Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Beneficial in Pediatric IBD
Clinical remission achieved in some patients with Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis; reduction seen in fecal calprotectin levels versus baseline
More Serious Adverse Events Seen With Debulking + Systemic Therapy in Metastatic CRC
Despite significant increase in serious adverse events, no difference reported in health-related quality of life
Amazon to Test Drones to Deliver Prescriptions Directly to Patient Homes
Although the company already delivers some prescriptions in two days, the drone method of delivery happens within an hour
Bowel Habits May Be Tied to Severity of Menopause Symptoms
Frequency of defecation and stool consistency tied to intensity of menopause symptoms
FDA Approves Velsipity for Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis in Adults
Significant benefits at 12 weeks include clinical remission, endoscopic improvement, mucosal healing
Rite Aid Pharmacy Chain Files for Bankruptcy
Rite Aid will stay open through bankruptcy but speed up certain store closings and sell Elixir Solutions, a prescription benefit provider
Neighborhood Walkability Level Linked to Risk for Obesity-Related Cancer
Association was strongest for women living in neighborhoods with higher levels of poverty
Autism Tied to Widespread Physical Health Comorbidity
Comorbidities seen across all major organ systems
EHR Reminders, Outreach Improve Follow-Up for Abnormal Cancer Screening
Multilevel primary care intervention improves follow-up of overdue abnormal cancer screening tests
Kaiser Permanente Reaches Tentative Deal With 75,000 Health Care Workers
Workers are demanding the nation's largest nonprofit, private health care provider address low staffing levels
