GERD Linked to Increased Incidence of Pulmonary Disease
No significant associations seen between treated gastroesophageal reflux disease and incidence of asthma or lung cancer
PFAS Exposure Linked to Teen Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
Higher concentrations of PFOS, PFHxS, and PFHpS linked to greater BMI regain, reduced weight loss, increased waist circumference
Autoimmune Diseases Linked to Digestive System Cancers
Positive associations seen for celiac disease, SLE, T1D with pancreatic, esophageal, colon, liver, and hepatobiliary cancers
Missed Opportunity Common in Patients With High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
43.2 percent missed opportunity rate reported for germline genetic testing, risk-reducing surgery in those with affected first-degree relative
Reciprocal Relationships Identified Between Gut Bacteria and Insomnia
14 bacterial taxa may contribute to increased risk for insomnia; eight gut bacterial taxa show protective effect
Patient Perceptions of Physician Dress Depend on Setting
In emergency rooms and operating theaters, scrubs were consistently favored, but overall, the white coat still symbolizes professionalism
Adenoma Detection Rate of Standard Colonoscopy Declines After Exposure to AI-Assisted Colonoscopy
Independent factors tied to adenoma detection rate include AI exposure, male versus female patient sex, patient age 60 years or older versus younger than 60
Mailed At-Home Test Kits Most Effective for Boosting Colorectal Cancer Screening
Findings compared with three opt-in screening strategies among average-risk adults aged 45 to 49 years
New Vaccine May Help Stop Deadly Pancreatic Cancers From Coming Back
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Still Routinely Disrupts Patients’ Lives
New poll shows very or extremely bothersome symptoms are down compared with 10 years ago, but predicting symptoms remains elusive
