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Lipid-lowering drugs appear to decrease risk of colorectal cancer death across subgroups
The risk of death was reduced regardless of age, sex, race, or duration of lipid-lowering drug use.
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ACIP plans priority groups in advance of COVID-19 vaccine
Tiered approach to COVID-19 vaccination builds on pandemic flu framework.
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Surge in colonoscopies postponed by COVID-19 expected
Experts share concerns and advice for navigating an anticipated wave of colorectal cancer screening patients returning after the pandemic.
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Minority-serving hospitals had similar survival after liver cancer surgery
Overall survival was not linked to whether patients were treated at minority-serving hospitals.
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Weight loss stays consistent in one- and two-step in gastric band conversion
Patients who underwent two-step conversions to LSG after LAGB showed increased BMI between procedures.
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Large study finds no link between gluten, IBD risk
The findings spanned subgroups stratified by age, body mass index, smoking status, and whether individuals primarily consumed refined or whole...
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Major GI bleeding risk calculated for primary prevention aspirin in elderly
“To date, there [are] no comparable data assessing aspirin-related bleeding in older healthy people.” – Dr. Suzanne E. Mahady.
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Bariatric surgery in advanced heart failure wins transplant eligibility
“This study should encourage bariatric surgeons to do procedures even in patients with advanced heart failure so they can meet the BMI requirement...
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Blood test detects colon cancer in single-center study
Results from a study of 354 patients show a blood test spotting signs of colon cancer and abnormal growths.
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Sleeve gastrectomy, antiobesity drugs underutilized
“While obesity has increased exponentially in the past decade, the trends of bariatric procedures and postoperative pharmacotherapy in this...