Negative Fecal Tests Tied to Low Risk for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
Risk for advanced neoplasia cut by more than 50 percent with three or four negative fecal immunochemical tests
Booster Cuts COVID-19-Related Mortality in Adults With Chronic Conditions
For adults with two or more chronic conditions, booster dose of BNT162b2 or CoronaVac linked to reduction in mortality
Long COVID Explored in University Settings
Higher prevalence seen among those with underlying conditions, not fully vaccinated, former/current smokers
Genetic, Lifestyle Factors Independently Linked to IBD Risk
For those with high genetic risk, hazard ratios were reduced nearly by half for favorable lifestyle versus unfavorable lifestyle
Deep Learning Model Aids Differentiation of Colon Cancer, Acute Diverticulitis
3-D convolutional neural network can be used as support system for differentiating colon carcinoma, acute diverticulitis on CT images
Top FDA Official Involved in Baby Formula Debacle Resigns
Frank Yiannas' role included developing policies on food safety and responding to outbreaks, but the infant formula shortage posed the greatest challenge
Record 16.5 Million Americans Have Signed Up for Affordable Care Act
Record number of Americans enrolled in 2022, as U.S. health officials targeted hard-to-reach communities with outreach efforts
Nab-Paclitaxel Does Not Increase Overall Survival in Biliary Tract Cancer
No significant improvement seen in survival with gemcitabine and cisplatin for patients with locally advanced disease, gallbladder adenocarcinoma
Follow-Up Colonoscopy Rates Low After Positive Stool-Based Test
Follow-up colonoscopy rates were 43.3 percent within 90 days, 56.1 percent within 360 days of positive stool-based screening test result
New USDA Rule Ramps Up Oversight of Organic Food
Rule increases certification of more supply chain businesses and boosts authority for inspections, record-keeping, traceability, and fraud prevention