Bariatric Surgery in Obese Patients May Lower Cancer Risk
Among genetically predisposed, breast cancer rate higher in those who did not opt for bariatric surgery
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Gastroenterology
Sleeve Gastrectomy Benefits Patients With BMI <35 kg/m²
Lower BMI group had higher psychological well-being scores, body image scores, satisfaction rates
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Fecal Microbiota Transplant Cuts Bloodstream Infection in C. diff
FMT group had lower BSI risk, fewer days in hospital, better overall survival than antibiotic group
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American College of Gastroenterology, Oct. 25-30
The American College of Gastroenterology’s 83rd Annual Scientific Meeting The annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from Oct. 25 to 30 in San Antonio and attracted approximately 5,000 participants from around the world, including gastroenterology and digestive specialists and other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on clinical updates […]
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CRC Screening Recommended for Average-Risk Adults Age 50 to 75
CRC screening test should be selected based on discussion of benefits, harms, costs with patients
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ACS: Outcomes Worse With Delay in Performing Cholecystectomy
Poorer outcomes seen if surgery delayed for more than 72 hours after admission for acute cholecystitis
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Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced Risk for Skin Cancer
For individuals with obesity, risk for skin cancer and melanoma significantly reduced with bariatric surgery
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Colorectal Cancer Screening & Death
Data indicate that potentially avoidable failures in the screening process for colorectal cancer...
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Linking Gestational & Incident Childhood Diabetes
Research has long indicated that gestational diabetes is a predictor of type 2 diabetes in...
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Obesity in Early Adulthood Tied to Higher Risk for Early Mortality
Findings observed for both maintaining obesity and gaining weight early in adult life
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Obesity in Early Adulthood Tied to Higher Risk for Early Mortality
Findings observed for both maintaining obesity and gaining weight early in adult life
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Quality Improvement Program Lowers Prolonged Steroid Use With IBD
Excess steroid use seen in 14 percent of patients
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Maternal Lead Exposure Tied to Obesity Risk in Offspring
However, adequate maternal folate status appears to mitigate risk
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Gastric Bypass Linked to Lower Risk for Major Birth Defects
Major birth defects recorded in 3.4 percent of infants born to mothers with gastric bypass surgery
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Psoriasis & Comorbidity Development in Children
A study has found that children with psoriasis are higher risk than those without it to develop...
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Nearly 5 Million Youth Are Obese in the United States
Obesity rate has held steady in recent years
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Too Much, Too Little Weight Gain May Harm Twin Pregnancies
Study informs guidance for ranges of safe, unsafe weight gain in twin pregnancies
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Diet Intervention Can Cut Depression Symptoms in Young Adults
Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 depression subscale score reduced three months after intervention
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Hepatocellular Cancer in NAFLD
With limited data available on the risk of hepatocellular cancer (HCC) in patients with...
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Colorectal Cancer Risks & Mortality After a Colonoscopy With Normal Findings
Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) with a colonoscopy can reduce risks for disease-related...
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