Gastroenterology
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Adolescents, young adults endorse marijuana for IBD
Of teens and young adults with IBD, 9% reported daily or almost daily marijuana use.
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Anti-TNF drugs appear to lessen PD risk in IBD patients
Among patients with inflammatory bowel disease, anti-TNF therapy led to a 78% lower rate of Parkinson’s disease.
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No increased intussusception risk from rotavirus vaccine in Africa
This is reassuring, based on the tremendous health benefits that rotavirus vaccine gives in African countries in countering diarrheal disease.
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MDedge Daily News: Can a nasal spray reverse suicidality?
And pain relievers and inflammatory bowel disease? It’s complicated.
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Robotic approach falls short for sleeve gastrectomy
SEATTLE – Climbing the learning curve
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Healthy lifestyle linked to better colon cancer survival
Five-year colon cancer survival probability was 85% for highly ACS guideline–adherent patients and 76% for patients with low adherence.
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Mixed outcomes in analysis of NSAIDs and IBD exacerbation
A meta-analysis and systematic review have found an increased risk of some inflammatory bowel disease with NSAID use, but the studies showed...
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MDedge Daily News: Diabetes patients ignore a deadly risk
And a three-in-one pill could change hypertension treatment.
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MDedge Daily News: Antibiotic resistance leads to ‘nightmare’ bacteria
And Medicare formulary changes could be on the way.
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MDedge Daily News: Could gut bacteria trigger lupus?
And acid suppressors in infancy could fuel allergies later on.
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AGA Clinical Practice Update: Incorporating psychological care in the management of chronic digestive diseases
Previous studies have highlighted that the burden of chronic digestive diseases is amplified by psychosocial factors.