Data Support Basing Health Decisions on Both Benefit, Cost
Health care cost varies from $2 to $224 per month of health status-adjusted life expectancy
Friday, May 24, 2013

Frequent Heartburn Linked to Cancer of Pharynx and Larynx
Antacid use may lower risk
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Fecal Microbiota Tx Feasible for Recurrent C. difficile in HIV
Observation from two patients shows no further recurrence of C. difficile after fecal transplant
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Systematic Screening of Med Adherence Will ID Barriers
Tailored interventions will be feasible following systematic monitoring of adherence
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

DDW: Weight Loss Improves GERD Symptoms
But regaining even small amounts of weight worsens symptoms
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

DDW: Full-Spectrum Beats Forward-Viewing Colonoscopy
Increased polyp and adenoma detection rates with use of full-spectrum endoscopy colonoscope
Monday, May 20, 2013

DDW: Vitamin D May Be Beneficial in Crohn's Disease
Improvements in muscle strength, fatigue, quality of life for patients with stable Crohn's
Monday, May 20, 2013

Digital Divide Exists With Physician EHR Adoption
Adopters found to be optimistic about IT's potential, while non-adopters remain skeptical
Monday, May 20, 2013

Changes in Organ Allocation Helped Kids in Past Decade
From 2001 to 2010, increase seen in pediatric transplantation, decrease in wait-list deaths
Monday, May 20, 2013

New FDA Survey to Assess Doc Attitudes on DTC Advertising
New survey will examine attitudes among non-physicians, including nurses, physician assistants
Monday, May 13, 2013

User Satisfaction With Electronic Health Records Down
Twelve percent decrease in user satisfaction since 2010; increase in very dissatisfied users
Friday, May 10, 2013

Poor Service, Bedside Manner Top Patients' Online Complaints
Review of 'rate-your-doctor' websites reveals patients' most common gripes
Friday, May 10, 2013

Smartphones, Smartphone Apps Increasingly Used by Docs
Two reports show use of smartphones and apps for professional purposes is increasing
Thursday, May 09, 2013

HHS Releases Data on Inpatient Charges for Hospital Services
HHS is also providing funding to data centers to collate, analyze, publish data to assist consumers
Thursday, May 09, 2013

Only Half Newly Reported HCV Cases Receiving Follow-Up Test
HCV antibody positivity and HCV RNA positivity more likely among those born from 1945 to 1965
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Application for Health Coverage Has Been Simplified, Shortened
First-time consumers will be able to complete one three-page application, see all available options
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Patients Most Annoyed by Long Waits, Unclear Test Results
Survey regarding doctor's office grievances identifies patients' top pet peeves
Friday, May 03, 2013

For Living Donor, Liver Transplant Mortality Rate at 0.2 Percent
Higher experience tied to lower rates of aborted hepatectomies and near-miss events in donors
Friday, May 03, 2013

Medicaid Coverage Doesn't Lead to Better Physical Health
After two years, no reductions noted in measured BP, cholesterol, or glycated hemoglobin levels
Thursday, May 02, 2013

Health Industry Payment Details to Be Publicly Available
New CMS website will detail financial ties between drug, device manufacturers and docs, hospitals
Thursday, May 02, 2013

Female Smokers More Susceptible to Colon Cancer
Female smokers have significantly increased risk, particularly for proximal colon cancer
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Renewed Efforts From AAFP to Repeal OTC Provision in ACA
Provision will increase costs to health care system; add to burden on physician offices
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Comprehensive Discussion With Docs Ups Cancer Screening
Odds of screening up with more comprehensive discussion, greater perceived benefits of screening
Monday, April 29, 2013

FDA Announces New Network to Focus Exclusively on Patients
Interactive tool designed to educate patients and advocates about processes of drug development
Monday, April 29, 2013

Medical Interns Spending Less Time With Patients
More time being spent at a computer since work hours were limited in 2011
Friday, April 26, 2013

Saturday Marks Sixth Annual Rx Drug Take-Back Day
Collection sites will be available around the country
Friday, April 26, 2013

Physicians Less Empathetic in Talking to Heavy Patients
Patient weight plays no role in quantity of physicians' biomedical communications
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Analgesics in Endurance Events Can Have Serious Adverse Effects
GI, kidney, and cardiovascular adverse events may increase with analgesic dose
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Diagnostic Errors Are the Leading Type of Malpractice Claim
Diagnosis-related payments from 1986 to 2010 totaled $38.8 billion
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

TEDMED: Get the Joy Back Into Health and Wellness
Surgeon General talks about importance of bringing joy back into movement and medicine
Monday, April 22, 2013

TEDMED: Patients Can Become Leaders on the Health Team
Communities can raise their own leaders; may be key approach to change at community level
Monday, April 22, 2013

Patient-Centered Decision Making Ups Health Outcomes
Health care outcomes improved for 71 percent of contextual factors that were addressed by PCDM
Friday, April 19, 2013

Family-Centered Teaching Rounds Good for Patients, Students
Higher patient satisfaction with exam room presentations; many residents have concerns
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Relative Proportion of MRSA Increasing in S. aureus Isolates
Methicillin-sensitive S. aureus becoming more resistant to antibiotics
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Community Benefit Spending Varies for Tax-Exempt Hospitals
Most spent on charity care, patient services; less spent on community health improvement
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Transgastric Appendicectomy Is Feasible for Select Patients
No problems with gastric access, damage to neighboring organs or other complications
Friday, April 12, 2013

ACS: Room for Improvement in Cancer Prevention, Detection
American Cancer Society stresses need to cut tobacco use, obesity; expand screening test use
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Speech Details Practices to Improve U.S. Health Systems
Mayo Clinic CEO outlines key steps to create high-quality, low-cost care in America
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Study Assesses Work Force Burden of Ulcerative Colitis
Patients with ulcerative colitis have more sick days; colectomy does not fully restore work ability
Monday, April 01, 2013

Many Uninsured Vets Will Be Eligible for Medicaid Under ACA
But most of uninsured will have new coverage options only if their state expands Medicaid
Friday, March 29, 2013

Using Internet Search Logs Can Help Identify Drug Interactions
Tool may alert authorities to potential problems and aid in surveillance of adverse events
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Study: Primary Care Extension Program Should Be Funded
Authors say PCEP important to improving public health, translating research into practice
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Regional Variation Noted in Prevalence of Delayed Care
Populations in counties with high prevalence likely to be Hispanic, have low income, chronic disease
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Inpatient Deaths Fell by 8 Percent in Last Decade
But total number of hospitalizations increased by 11 percent
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

AHA: Active Docs More Likely to Advise Patients to Be Active
Review sees link between health care providers' physical activity level, counseling offered
Friday, March 22, 2013

Mobility Impaired May Have Difficulty Accessing Docs
Inability to transfer patient from wheelchair to examination bed most commonly reported issue
Friday, March 22, 2013

Impact of Budget Sequestration on Health Care Discussed
Cuts will not be equal: Medicaid protected; 2 percent cut for Medicare; 8.2 percent cut for NIH
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Can Also Reduce Cancer Risk
Adherence to six or seven ideal health metrics linked to 51 percent lower risk of cancer
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Effect of Immigration Status on Medicaid Eligibility Discussed
Seventeen percent of low-income, uninsured nonelderly are unauthorized or recently legal
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

ER Discharge Dx/Disposition Discordant With Chief Complaint
Presenting complaints don't differ amongst patients needing primary care, urgent care, hospital admission
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Conflict-of-Interest Disclosures Common at 2011 AAOS Meeting
All featured symposia at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons disclosed conflicts
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Final Rule in Notice of Benefit, Payment Parameters Issued
Rule expands on existing standards for risk adjustment, reinsurance, risk corridors
Friday, March 15, 2013

Pharmaceutical Companies Are Reducing Promotional Spending
Much less spent to promote biologics compared with small molecule drugs, study finds
Friday, March 15, 2013

Health Insurance Exchanges Will Mainly Be Run by Feds
Federal government will establish exchanges for 26 states; state-run exchanges for 17 states, D.C.
Friday, March 15, 2013

Preventive Measures Not Enough to Combat C. difficile
Most facilities have introduced stronger measures, but less than half report decrease in CDI rates
Thursday, March 14, 2013

$120 Million to Be Sequestered From Health Centers in 2013
Losses likely to be more severe for health centers that are especially grant dependent
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Many Elderly Consider Cancer Screening Obligatory
Related study shows that screening colonoscopy is often given inappropriately in the elderly
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak Traced to Frogs
Outbreak of predominantly pediatric Salmonella in United States linked to African dwarf frogs
Monday, March 11, 2013

ACC: Gastric Artery Embolization Viable in Humans
First-in-man study shows weight loss and decrease in BMI up to six months post-procedure
Friday, March 08, 2013

Lowering CT Tube Voltage for Colonography Beneficial
Reduces radiation dose while minimally reducing image quality
Thursday, March 07, 2013

Clinical Trials Published Almost Two Years After Completion
Funding source, number of participants, and journal impact factor all affect time to publication
Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Most Docs Report Information Overload in EHR-Setting
Docs who report information overload more likely to have missed results leading to delayed care
Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Diagnostic Testing Does Little to Reassure Patients
Physicians overestimate value in cases where there is a low risk of serious illness
Tuesday, March 05, 2013

U.K. Health Performance Worse Than Comparable Countries
Tobacco, high blood pressure, high BMI leading risk factors for disability-adjusted life-years
Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Screening May Reduce Risk for Late-Stage CRC by 70 Percent
Second study shows use of electronic health records increases uptake of CRC screening
Monday, March 04, 2013

Panel Recommends 10 Patient Safety Strategies
Ten strategies strongly encouraged for adoption; a further 12 strategies encouraged
Monday, March 04, 2013

CMS Reports on Progress Toward Improved Health Care
Progress includes slowing of growth in health care spending, decrease in readmissions
Monday, March 04, 2013

Computerized Provider Order Entry System Cuts Rx Errors
Given effect size, CPOE use, estimated reduction of 12.5 percent in medication errors each year
Monday, March 04, 2013

Personalized Patient-Risk Info Enhances Informed Choice
Patients better able to make decisions about being screened for breast, colorectal cancer
Friday, March 01, 2013

Sequestration to Impact Health Care-Related Programs
Medicare providers and medical researchers brace for cuts from fiscal impasse
Friday, March 01, 2013

Glucagonlike Peptide 1-Based Tx Increases Pancreatitis Risk
Findings among adults with type 2 diabetes taking exenatide, sitagliptin phosphate
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Isotretinoin Not Linked to Increased Risk of IBD
Case-control study and meta-analysis show no increased risk of ulcerative colitis, Crohn's
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Obesity, Physical Activity Linked to Risk in Subset of Colorectal CA
Obesity, physical activity significantly linked to risk of CTNNB1-negative colorectal cancer
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

HIV-HCV Coinfection Speeds HCV-Related Liver Fibrosis
Liver fibrosis in coinfected patients similar to that of person almost one decade older without HIV
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Bariatric Surgery Outcomes No Better at Centers of Excellence
CMS policy restricting coverage to hospitals designated as COE not tied to improved outcomes
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Preparation Underway for Implementation of ACA in 2014
Medicaid and CHIP are still main source of insurance coverage for children, pregnant women
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Bariatric Surgery Does Not Appear to Cut Health Care Costs
Over a six-year period, costs are not significantly lower for patients undergoing bariatric surgery
Monday, February 25, 2013

CDC: 1.5 Million New Cancers Diagnosed Annually
Four cancers (prostate, breast, colorectal, lung) account for more than 50 percent of new cases
Friday, February 22, 2013

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits Expanded
New rule from HHS outlines standards for essential health benefits
Friday, February 22, 2013

CMS Proposes Payment and Policy Updates for 2014
Suggested changes will increase value and protection for beneficiaries
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Faster Adoption of Electronic Health Records Needed
Penalties under 2009 law start in 2015
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Multimodality Approach Needed to Reengineer Health Care
Rethinking, redesign, and application of necessary tools suggested for health care value reform
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

CMS: Unnecessary Medicare Regulations to Be Reformed
Proposed rule aims to increase ability of health care professionals to improve patient care
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Patient Care
Modeling shows that computers can improve medical decisions and outcomes at lower costs
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Celiac Disease Down for Swedish Youth Born in 1997 Versus 1993
Infant feeding patterns, including introduction to gluten during breastfeeding, linked to prevalence
Monday, February 18, 2013

Health Care-Associated Infections Decreased in 2011
Largest drop in central line-associated bloodstream infections; surgical site infections also down
Friday, February 15, 2013

Alcohol Contributes to About 3.5 Percent of Cancer Deaths
Breast cancer most attributable to alcohol in women; upper airway, esophageal cancer in men
Friday, February 15, 2013

CDC: Consumers in Five States Sickened by Ground Beef
Two companies identified as source of Salmonella Typhimurium-infected product
Thursday, February 14, 2013

IOM Urges International Action to Eradicate Fake Drugs
Falsified and substandard meds are ineffective; may trigger resistance and cause illness, death
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Psychological, Sexual Impact of Female Breadwinners Explored
Men who are outearned by their wives more likely to use erectile dysfunction medications
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Oregon Experiment Will Provide Insight Into ACO-Based Reform
Program centered on coordinated care organization highlights challenges of contracting with ACOs
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Health Insurance Exchanges Are Top Priority on U.S. Agenda
Fifty-five percent view establishment of insurance exchange as top policy priority for their state
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Study IDs Factors Associated With H. Pylori Eradication
Geographic site, demographics, adherence seem to be as important as antibiotic regimen
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Delivery Mode, Infant Diet Affect Gut Microbiota
Wide variance seen in profiles of fecal microbiota in healthy 4 month old infants
Monday, February 11, 2013

Increasing Patient Activation Tied to Lower Health Care Costs
Having a higher score on the Patient Activation Measure linked to improved outcomes, lower costs
Monday, February 11, 2013

Statin Use Linked to Reduced Risk of Hepatocellular Cancer
Findings strongest in Asian populations, but also noted in Western populations
Monday, February 11, 2013

Electroacupuncture Reduces Duration of Post-Op Ileus
After laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer, electroacupuncture also shortens hospital stay
Friday, February 08, 2013

Anesthesia Assistance Used in 8.7 Percent of Colonoscopies
Anesthesia assistance use varies widely among regions; not linked to patient risk, outcomes
Friday, February 08, 2013

Albumin Improves Bacterial Peritonitis Outcomes
Four trials included in review show less renal impairment, mortality with albumin infusions
Thursday, February 07, 2013

Cancer Mortality Decreasing for African-American Men, Women
Despite progress, five-year survival still lower for African-Americans at each stage of diagnosis
Tuesday, February 05, 2013

Stopping Aspirin Therapy After GI Bleed Ups Cardiovascular Risk
Risk of death or acute CV event is seven-fold higher for those who discontinue aspirin therapy
Monday, February 04, 2013

Knowing Cost of Imaging Tests Doesn't Cut Utilization
Provider cost transparency alone does not significantly impact use of inpatient imaging
Friday, February 01, 2013

Peds Rotavirus Vaccine Offers Indirect Protection for Adults
About 50 percent drop in rotavirus prevalence for unvaccinated adults during peak disease season
Thursday, January 31, 2013

Physicians Commonly Report Unsafe Hospital Workloads
Findings from an online survey of hospitalists show excess workload affects patient outcome
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Brain Scans Show Doctors Empathize With Patients
Regions associated with pain relief and reward activated
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

CDC: 1,527 Foodborne Disease Outbreaks in 2009 to 2010
Norovirus, Salmonella are most common single-laboratory-confirmed etiologic agents
Friday, January 25, 2013

CDC: Novel Norovirus Replacing Former Dominant Strain
Health care providers urged to be vigilant
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Scoring System IDs Patients at Risk for Nosocomial GI Bleed
Score, based on multiple factors, identifies high-risk group that may benefit from acid suppression
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Surgeon Volume, Prognosis Post-Esophageal Cancer Op Linked
Surgeon, but not hospital, volume influences prognosis after esophageal cancer surgery
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Physician Education Ups Communication for New Meds
Patients rate the new medication information transfer higher for docs in intervention group
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Large Teaching Hospitals Face More Readmission Penalties
After adjustment, likelihood of being penalized highest for safety-net hospitals
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Care Transition Initiative Decreases Rehospitalizations
However, no significant reduction in 30-day rehospitalization as percent of hospital discharges
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Physical Activity Cuts Mortality in Colorectal Cancer Survivors
While increased sedentary time is associated with increased all-cause mortality
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Increase in Proportion of Livers Not Used for Transplantation
Donation after cardiac death, older donor age, greater BMI, and increased diabetes to blame
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Ulcerative Colitis, Not Crohn's, Deaths Down From 1982
In Denmark, death from ulcerative colitis down, but Crohn's-linked mortality persistently higher
Monday, January 21, 2013

About 10 Percent of Neoplastic Polyps Incompletely Resected
Incomplete resection rate higher for larger polyps and sessile serrated adenomas/polyps
Friday, January 18, 2013

Efforts Failed to Up Primary Care, Rural Resident Training
Net growth in primary care training, but outpaced by growth in non-primary care training
Friday, January 18, 2013

Donor Fecal Infusion Effective for C. difficile Infection
Fecal infusion more effective for recurrent infection than vancomycin with, without bowel lavage
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Even Brief Interruptions Dramatically Increase Errors
Error rate doubled or tripled in response to brief interruptions of only 2.8 to 4.4 seconds
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Family Docs Are Early Adopters of Electronic Health Records
Sixty-eight percent currently use EHR systems; likely to surpass 80 percent by 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

No Gastric Volume Monitoring Is Not Inferior Strategy
Findings suggest similar rates of ventilator-linked pneumonia with, without gastric monitoring
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Certain Online Behaviors of Docs Warrant Investigation
Consensus in seven of ten vignettes; outcome less clear for other doc online behavior scenarios
Monday, January 14, 2013

Top Five Issues for Docs and Patients Identified for 2013
Issues include access to care, physician shortages, preparation for 30 million new patients
Monday, January 14, 2013

National U.S. Health Care Spending Relatively Stable
But during 2011, personal health care spending growth accelerated
Friday, January 11, 2013

10-Year Lag in Survival Benefit After Cancer Screening
Breast, colorectal cancer screening should be used in those with at least 10-year life expectancy
Thursday, January 10, 2013

SPIRIT 2013 Clinical Trial Protocol Guidelines Issued
Thirty-three-item SPIRIT checklist will serve as guideline for the minimum content of clinical trial
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Multiple Stressors Contribute to Readmission Within 30 Days
Sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, pain and discomfort contribute to post-hospital syndrome
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Health Care Use Dropped Among All During Recession
Little evidence of racial or ethnic disparities, except for fewer physician visits for Hispanics
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Shared Savings May Promote Care Coordination Entity Use
Sharing savings with dually eligible patients may foster enrollment in coordinated care entities
Monday, January 07, 2013

FDA Proposes New Food Safety Standards
Measures intended to prevent foodborne illness and strengthen produce safety
Friday, January 04, 2013

Program Benefits Children With Functional Abdominal Pain
Short intervention with social learning and cognitive therapy still effective a year later
Friday, January 04, 2013

Association Between Health Care Cost, Quality Inconsistent
Review of 61 studies shows inconsistent evidence for the direction of the association
Thursday, January 03, 2013

Restrictive Transfusion Strategy Safe for Acute GI Bleeding
Reduces risk of further bleeding, complication rate; increases survival versus liberal strategy
Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Interferon-Free Therapies for Hep C Virus Look Promising
Sofosbuvir plus ribavirin and ABT-450/ritonavir, ABT-333, ribavirin combos seem effective
Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Fulyzaq Approved for ART-Related Diarrhea in HIV/AIDS
Not for HIV/AIDS patients with diarrhea due to infection or gastrointestinal disorder
Wednesday, January 02, 2013

House Joins Senate to Avert Medicare Cuts
U.S. health care could be significantly affected by failure to reach 'fiscal cliff' agreement
Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Recent U.S. Food-Linked Listeriosis Outbreaks Shorter
Twenty-four outbreaks reported from 1998 to 2008; earlier outbreaks generally longer, larger
Friday, December 28, 2012

Sustained Virological Response Lowers Mortality Risk in Hep C
All-cause, liver-related mortality down with SVR for patients with chronic hepatitis C, hepatic fibrosis
Friday, December 28, 2012

Cancer Screening Goals Not Being Met by General Population
Cancer survivors meet U.S. Healthy People 2010 goals for all screening except cervical cancer
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Vertex Announces Boxed Warning on Hepatitis C Drug
Decision prompted by reports of fatal cases of serious skin reactions with telaprevir treatment
Wednesday, December 19, 2012

U.K. Criteria May Better Stratify for Colorectal Neoplasia Risk
May better identify high-risk patients warranting a one-year clearing colonoscopy
Monday, December 17, 2012

Health Care Satisfaction Rated As High by Unacculturated Hispanics
Unacculturated or biculturated Hispanics give higher ratings for health care experiences
Monday, December 17, 2012

Snack Foods Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk in Lynch Syndrome
Diet high in fried foods and sodas associated with higher risk of early colon cancer
Monday, December 17, 2012

Tenofovir Effectively Treats Adolescents With Chronic HBV
Once-daily tenofovir treatment is effective and well tolerated, regardless of prior treatment
Friday, December 14, 2012

HCV-Related Transplants Most Needed By Those Born 1941-60
Demand for liver transplants driven by HCV-associated hepatocellular carcinoma
Thursday, December 13, 2012

Teduglutide Seems Effective, Safe for Short Bowel Syndrome
Leads to a significant reduction in parenteral support compared with placebo
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

NSAIDs Exacerbate Exercise-Induced Small Intestinal Injury
NSAIDs induce gut barrier dysfunction in healthy athletes; extent of injury tied to barrier dysfunction
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Liver Transplant Outcomes No Worse With Echo Abnormalities
Intracardiac shunts or pulmonary hypertension on echocardiogram don't affect mortality
Friday, December 07, 2012

Health Care Law Boosts Savings on Meds for Medicare Recipients
Savings on prescription drugs has reached $5.1 billion; for more than 5.8 million beneficiaries
Friday, December 07, 2012

Breath Test Shows Potential for Detecting Colorectal Cancer
Accuracy of more than 75 percent for pattern of 15 volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath
Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Increasing Number of Workers in Self-Insured Health Plans
In 2011, 58.5 percent with health coverage self-insured; increase driven by large employers
Monday, December 03, 2012

Aspirin Use Cuts Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Nonaspirin NSAIDs, aspirin cut death due to chronic liver disease
Thursday, November 29, 2012

Political Leaders Face Voter Opposition to Medicare Cuts
Voter poll analysis portends conflict in ACA implementation
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Doc Earnings Growth Lags Behind Other Health Professionals
Adjusted physician earnings dropped by 1.6 percent from 1996-2000 to 2006-2010
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

USPSTF: Consider Screening Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C Infection
Class C recommendation issued in newly updated statement
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Growing Number of Drugs Possibly Inhibited by Grapefruit
All drugs orally administered; have low-to-intermediate bioavailability; metabolized by CYP3A4
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Obama Administration Moving Forward With Health Care Law
From 2014, insurance companies prohibited from discrimination based on pre-existing conditions
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Repeat Testing Common Among Medicare Beneficiaries
Significant correlation between proportion of population tested, proportion of tests repeated
Monday, November 19, 2012

Mental Illness, Job Stress Both Factors in Physician Suicides
Docs more likely to have antipsychotics, barbiturates, not antidepressants on toxicology testing
Friday, November 16, 2012

High Glycemic Load Linked to Worse Colon Cancer Survival
Glycemic load tied to worse survival in obese, overweight; link also seen for carbohydrate intake
Thursday, November 08, 2012

QoL Up for Live Liver Donors Versus General Population
Correlates of reduced health-related quality of life include length of recovery, comorbidity
Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Racial/Ethnic Discrepancies in HIV/HCV Liver-Related Mortality
African-American women co-infected with HIV/HCV have lower liver-related, not all-cause mortality
Monday, November 05, 2012

Patch Testing Can ID Food, Additives That Contribute to IBS
Symptom improvement noted in some who avoided the food/food additives to which they reacted
Thursday, November 01, 2012

U.S. Medicare Spending on Elderly Has Outpaced Canada's
Growth three times faster in the U.S., while Canada offers more comprehensive benefits
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Buspirone Improves Symptoms in Functional Dyspepsia
Reduces symptom severity, slows liquid gastric emptying, and enhances gastric accommodation
Monday, October 29, 2012

Burden of Gastrointestinal Disease in U.S. Substantial
Abdominal pain is most common symptom prompting a visit; reflux most common diagnosis
Monday, October 29, 2012

Meta-Analysis: Antivirals Reduce Risk of Liver Cancer in Hep C
Meta-analysis shows preventive effect more pronounced for virological responders
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Intestinal Bacteria Profile Altered in Pediatric Crohn's
Levels of some species correlate with disease severity
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Aspirin Improves Survival for CRC With PIK3CA Mutation
Use of aspirin after diagnosis ups cancer-specific, overall survival for patients with mutated PIK3CA
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Decrease in CRC Resections Tied to Medicare-Covered Screening
Medicare payment for screening colonoscopy in 2001 linked to decreases in proximal resection
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Genuine Very Large Effects in Trials Rare in Medicine
Very large effects typically seen in small trials and diminish subsequently; seldom address mortality
Tuesday, October 23, 2012

TNF Inhibitor Use Doesn't Up Short-Term Cancer Incidence
In rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, or psoriatic arthritis
Monday, October 22, 2012

ACG: Death Rate From Upper GI Bleeding Decreasing
But overall economic burden increased over past two decades to $7.6 billion in 2009
Monday, October 22, 2012

Common Liver Tests Can Predict Liver Cancer Risk
Transaminase levels predict HCC risk in general population; better discrimination than HCV/HBV
Friday, October 19, 2012

AACR: Hay Fever, Asthma Tied to Lower Colorectal Cancer Death
Having both conditions linked to modestly lower risk of death; no significant effect on CRC incidence
Thursday, October 18, 2012

Increased Substance Use Seen After Weight Loss Surgery
Frequency of alcohol use up 24 months after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery
Tuesday, October 16, 2012

B-Vitamin Supplement Doesn't Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
Combination of folic acid plus vitamins B₆, B₁₂ doesn't lower adenoma risk for high-risk women
Monday, October 15, 2012

Coffee Speeds Time to First Bowel Action Post Colectomy
Nonsignificant trend seen toward quicker tolerance of solid food, time to first flatus
Monday, October 15, 2012

Gastro Illness in Infancy Linked to Islet Autoimmunity
Link observed in infants exposed to wheat or barley before 4 months or ≥7 months of age
Friday, October 12, 2012

Prior Alcohol Consumption Does Not Impair HCV Treatment
Pretreatment drinking patterns, total alcohol intake unrelated to sustained virological response
Thursday, October 11, 2012

CT Use Up for Children With Abdominal Pain Seen in ER
From 1998-2008, no change in ultrasound/X-ray use, appendicitis diagnosis, hospital admission
Monday, October 08, 2012

Pre-Op Factors Predict Post-Gastric Op Glycemic Response
Independent predictors include diabetes duration, BMI, fasting C-peptide concentrations
Monday, October 08, 2012

Anal Cancer Increase Linked to HIV Infection Only in Men
Increased annual incidence in women is not influenced by HIV infection
Friday, October 05, 2012

HCV Treatment in Prison Could Be Key Public Health Measure
Incarcerated patients as likely to receive treatment, achieve SVR as non-incarcerated
Friday, October 05, 2012

Limiting the Problem of Missing Data Urged for Clinical Trials
Special report: analysis methods can not compensate for missing data, simple fixes ruled out
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Observation Units Could Save $3.1 Billion Nationally Per Year
Hospital observation units could save $1,572 per patient; $4.6 million annually per hospital
Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Patients Benefit From Access to Physician Notes
Patients frequently access visit notes; almost all patients want open note policy to continue
Monday, October 01, 2012

Higher Risk of Esophageal, Stomach Cancer With AIDS
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma rates down but carcinoma rates fairly constant from 1980 to 2007
Monday, October 01, 2012

History of Sexual Abuse Slows Response to Bariatric Surgery
Systematic review suggests less initial weight loss, but increased weight loss seen over time
Friday, September 28, 2012

Childhood Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Development of IBD
Earlier exposure during childhood tied to even greater risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Monday, September 24, 2012

Higher Dietary Fructose Tied to Lower Liver Energy Stores
Elevated uric acid levels associated with more severe hepatic ATP depletion with fructose intake
Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Alcohol-Related Esophageal Cancer Risk Is Reversible
Meta-analysis shows that risk from former drinking diminishes in 16.5 years
Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Resuming Warfarin After GI Bleed Cuts Mortality
Benefits of lower risk of thrombosis and death outweigh risks of new gastrointestinal bleed
Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Review: Inflammation's Role in Obesity-Colorectal Cancer Link
Immunological and metabolic profiles of obese adipose tissue differ from those of lean adipose tissue
Thursday, September 13, 2012

Not All Docs/Nurses Want to Be Asked About Hand Hygiene
Few were asked in the past month; more than a quarter do not want patients to remind them
Friday, September 07, 2012

Fructose and Sugar Substitutes Alter Gut Microbiota
Changes in host-microbe interactions may lead to development of metabolic disorders and obesity
Friday, August 31, 2012

New Drug Approved for Irritable Bowel, Chronic Constipation
Linzess sanctioned for cases that don't respond to conventional treatment
Thursday, August 30, 2012

GI Pathogen at Lake Linked to Human Fecal Contamination
Arcobacter tied to human fecal contamination; correlates with Lake Erie beach advisories
Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Prolonged Dexamethasone Cuts Delayed Nausea After Chemo
Adding dexamethasone to prochlorperazine on days two and three reduces delayed nausea after chemo
Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Post-Polyp Detection, CRC Risk ID'd by Colonoscopy Factors
Colonoscopy-related factors more important than polyp features for predicting CRC occurrence
Monday, August 20, 2012

2012 Indicators of Well-Being for Older Americans Issued
Indicators of population, economics, health status, health risks, and health care described
Monday, August 20, 2012

Prevalence of TB, Hepatitis C, HIV High Among Homeless
Review finds significant heterogeneity in prevalence estimates between different studies
Monday, August 20, 2012

Pegylated Interferon Affects Growth, BMI in Children
Effects on weight-for-age and BMI generally reversible with cessation of therapy
Thursday, August 16, 2012

Immune Response to Hep A Vaccine Persists in Children
Two-dose shot-induced seropositivity persists for 10+ years, irrespective of maternal anti-HAV status
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Poor Follow-Up of Hospital Tests Often Due to Late Orders
Tests performed on day of discharge represent 6.8 percent of all tests, 46.8 percent of missed results
Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Risk of Liver Injury Up With Certain Fluoroquinolones
Moxifloxacin and levofloxacin approximately double risk of acute liver injury in older people
Monday, August 13, 2012

Bariatric Surgery Cuts MI Incidence in Obese With T2DM
No effect on stroke incidence seen for obese with type 2 diabetes undergoing bariatric surgery
Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Donor Obesity Ups Risk of Poor Pediatric Transplant Outcome
Severe obesity in donor increases risk of graft loss, mortality in pediatric liver transplant recipients
Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Celiac Disease Prevalence Is Less Than 1 Percent in the U.S.
Most cases of celiac disease are undiagnosed; few on gluten-free diet are clinically diagnosed
Monday, August 06, 2012

Clinicians Can Unintentionally Prompt Nocebo Effect
Negative expectations, being informed about complications up likelihood of adverse effects
Thursday, August 02, 2012

Hypertension Ups Retinopathy Risk With HCV Treatment
Screening for PegIFNα-associated retinopathy deemed cost-effective
Thursday, August 02, 2012

Varied Mutation Prevalence in Multiple Colorectal Adenomas
For patients with multiple colorectal adenomas, prevalence of APC, MUTYH mutations varies
Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Celiac Disease Linked to Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Higher incidence of LPDs in celiac disease patients, particularly those diagnosed late in life
Thursday, July 26, 2012

Selenium, Vitamins C, E May Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Food diary data suggest higher antioxidant intake may cut pancreatic cancer risk by two-thirds
Thursday, July 26, 2012

Vitamin E Intake Inversely Linked to Liver Cancer Risk
Vitamin E from diet or supplements may reduce the risk of developing liver cancer
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Study Supports Longer Scope Intervals Post-Polypectomy
Significant risk reduction within five years for both genders, all ages, those with high-risk polyps
Monday, July 23, 2012

Vitamin B₁₂ Improves Viral Response in Chronic Hepatitis C
Effect more pronounced in patients infected with HCV genotype 1 or high baseline viral load
Friday, July 20, 2012

Poorer Patient Experience at Safety-Net Hospitals
Worse performance on nearly every measure of patient experience; discrepancy persisted over time
Thursday, July 19, 2012

~12,000 Preventable Deaths in English Hospitals Annually
Main causes are poor clinical monitoring, diagnostic errors, and inadequate drug/fluid management
Thursday, July 19, 2012

Social Network Analysis IDs Informal Physician Networks
Geographic variation in network characteristics; similar physician, patient features within networks
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Factors Influencing Hepatitis C RNA Levels in Drug Users ID'd
Factors include age, gender, racial ancestry, HIV-1 infection, HCV genotype, and IL28B genotype
Monday, July 16, 2012

Shorter Scope Interval Supported for Better CA Stage at Diagnosis
Risk of higher stage at diagnosis up for those with interval of four or five versus one to three years
Monday, July 16, 2012

Chemo Combo Promising for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Greater benefit with temozolomide, bevacizumab for patients with pancreatic versus carcinoid NETs
Friday, July 13, 2012

Study Supports Chemo After Periampullary Cancer Surgery
Benefit only seen after adjusting for prognostic variables, not in primary analysis
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

GI Cancer Resection OK With Mild Cirrhotic Liver Dysfunction
For patients with cirrhosis, moderate-to-severe liver dysfunction linked to post-op mortality
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Nonnutritive Sweetener Role in Cutting Sugar Intake Explored
Potentially useful, as long as they don't lead to compensatory increase in energy intake
Monday, July 09, 2012

Gastrointestinal Perforation Rare in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Main risk factors for GI perforations include age, history of diverticulitis, glucocorticoid use
Friday, July 06, 2012

Dose-Escalated Cetuximab Tolerated in Colorectal Cancer
Possible improved response and disease control rates in irinotecan-refractory metastatic CRC
Thursday, July 05, 2012

Vegetable Consumption Lowers Risk of Acute Pancreatitis
Fruit consumption does not significantly lower the risk of non-gallstone-related acute pancreatitis
Friday, June 29, 2012

Fluticasone Improves Histologic Eosinophilia in Esophagitis
Aerosolized fluticasone improves eosinophilia but not dysphagia in eosinophilic esophagitis
Friday, June 29, 2012

Aspirin Use Linked to Reduced Risk of Barrett's Esophagus
Current aspirin users have a 44 percent lower risk of being diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus
Thursday, June 28, 2012

Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform Law
'Individual-mandate' insurance requirement deemed constitutional
Thursday, June 28, 2012

Duplicate Payments by Federal Government Increasing
Dually enrolled patients in the VA and Medicare account for substantial, duplicate costs
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Early Vaccinations Not Linked to Celiac Disease in Sweden
Changes in vaccinations don't account for epidemic; BCG vaccine linked to reduced risk
Monday, June 25, 2012

Reduced Efficacy for CRC Screenings Done by Non-GI Docs
Efficacy and cost-effectiveness up when colonoscopy performed by gastroenterologist
Friday, June 22, 2012

Half of Residents Report Working While Sick
Most frequent reasons for presenteeism include feeling obligation to colleagues and to patient care
Thursday, June 21, 2012

AACR: UV Radiation Linked to Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer risk reduced by about half for those with the most versus least sun-sensitive skin
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

ASMBS: Bariatric Surgery Helps Resolve Diabetic Nephropathy
Remission of diabetic nephropathy for 55 percent of patients five years after bariatric surgery
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Research Suggests Flavocoxid Causes Acute Liver Injury
Injury seen as mixed hepatocellular-cholestatic hepatitis beginning within one to three months of use
Tuesday, June 19, 2012

ASMBS: Alcohol Use Disorder Up Post-Bariatric Surgery
Increase in second year post-surgery; linked to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, male sex, younger age
Monday, June 18, 2012

Pregnancy Deemed Feasible After Liver Transplant
Rates of obstetric complications higher than average; better than kidney transplant recipients
Thursday, June 14, 2012

Fecal Incontinence Costs ~$4,000 Per Patient Annually
Annual costs similar to those for treating urinary incontinence
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Many PCPs Recommend Colorectal Cancer Screening in Elderly
Comorbidities may affect screening modality, but many docs recommend non-beneficial screening
Monday, June 11, 2012

Elimination Diet Can Treat Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Adults
Study finds patients respond well to six weeks of a six-food elimination diet
Friday, June 08, 2012

Prevalence, Predictors of Interval Colorectal Cancer ID'd
Both procedural and biologic factors contribute to development of interval colorectal cancers
Friday, June 08, 2012

Rule Combo Accurately Predicts Organ Failure in Pancreatitis
Existing scoring systems moderately accurate; 12-rule system more accurate, but cumbersome to use
Thursday, June 07, 2012

NAFLD Independently Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
But no significant association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular mortality
Thursday, June 07, 2012

Aspirin Ups Risk of Bleeding in All But Diabetes Patients
Patients with diabetes have increased risk of major bleeding, independent of aspirin use
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Many Patients Keep Using PPIs After Negative GERD Test
Nearly half of patients keep using proton pump inhibitors; most don't recall being told to stop
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

ASCO: Continuing Avastin With 2nd-Line Chemo Ups Survival
Findings in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer treated with first-line chemo plus Avastin
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Pancreatectomy OK Without Downstaging From Therapy
Radiographic downstaging rare even after neoadjuvant therapy in pancreatic cancer patients
Friday, May 25, 2012

DDW: Pancreatic CA Shot Added to Standard Therapy Ups Survival
In a related study, 4D-elastic light scattering fingerprinting probe detects pancreatic cancer
Thursday, May 24, 2012

DDW: Diabetes Linked to Higher Adenoma Detection in 40s
Patients aged 40 to 49 with diabetes have similar rates to 50- to 59-year-olds without diabetes
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Regorafenib Active in Metastatic GI Stromal Tumors
Significant activity for patients with advanced GIST after failure of imatinib and sunitinib
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

DDW: Patients Prefer Colonoscopy to CT Colonography
Second study shows tolerability of bowel preparation linked to polyp and adenoma detection
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

DDW: Maltodextrin Found to Enhance Biofilms in Crohn's
Sugar substitute promotes biofilm formation as well as stickier and more adherent biofilms
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

DDW: Estrogens Tied to Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Studies show HRT increases risk of ulcerative colitis, oral contraceptives up risk of Crohn's
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

DDW: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Tied to Lower CRC Incidence
Screening linked to reduced incidence in proximal and distal CRC, reduced mortality for distal CRC
Monday, May 21, 2012

DDW: New Endoscopic GI Bypass Described in Porcine Model
Self-assembling magnets hold promise for rapid bypass procedure using only conscious sedation
Monday, May 21, 2012

PEG Tubes Linked to Increased Risk of New Pressure Ulcers
And existing pressure ulcers less likely to heal for nursing home residents with cognitive impairment
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Sex Influences Survival in Esophageal Cancer
Better esophageal cancer-specific survival for women with locoregional, metastatic cancer
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

CT Colonography Accurate for 10 mm Adenomas
Less accurate for smaller lesions; better patient scores for comfort, exam preparation
Monday, May 14, 2012

New Technique Removes Inoperable Abdominal Tumors
Multivisceral ex vivo surgical procedure used to remove unresectable tumors in three patients
Friday, May 11, 2012

ECO: Gut Microbiota, Protein Intake Affect Child Obesity
Concentrations of Bacteroides bacteria, low protein intake may lead to child obesity
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Review: Physical Activity Cuts Mortality for Cancer Survivors
Consistent evidence for benefit of exercise on all-cause, breast and colon cancer-specific mortality
Wednesday, May 09, 2012

ACOG: Menstrual Dysfunction Improved Post-Bariatric Surgery
Marked improvement in menstrual dysfunction and signs of hyperandrogenism
Monday, May 07, 2012

FISH + Cytology Beats Cytology Alone for Neoplasia Detection
More sensitive detection in samples from endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration
Friday, May 04, 2012

CMS Policy Helping Hospitals to Prevent Targeted Infections
Despite positive impact, less time spent on nontargeted infections, especially in large hospitals
Friday, May 04, 2012

Many COPD Comorbidities Independently Tied to Mortality
Twelve comorbidities include cancers and cardiovascular problems
Friday, May 04, 2012

Endotoxemia Influenced by Diet Type
Western-style diet induces 71 percent increase, versus 31 percent decrease with prudent-diet
Thursday, May 03, 2012

No Adverse Effect of Weekend, Nighttime Liver Transplants
Patient and graft survival not significantly different from daytime, weekday procedures
Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Methodological Heterogeneity Seen in Clinical Trials
Trials registered with ClinicalTrials.gov from 2007 to 2010 mainly small, single-center
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Index Identifies Clot Risk in Outpatient Surgery Patients
High-risk outpatient surgery patients have blood clot rates of 1.18 percent
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Persistent Constipation Rates May Be Lower Than Reported
Similar symptoms seen for patients with persistent and nonpersistent chronic constipation
Friday, April 27, 2012

Heart Surgery Safe for Compensated Cirrhosis Patients
No increased risk of perioperative complications in patients with Child-Pugh score less than 8
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Adjuvant Therapy Shows Promise in Biliary Tract Cancer
Nonsignificant improvement in unselected patients, but significant benefit for high-risk patients
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Thiazolidinediones Tied to Lower Cancer Risk in Diabetes Patients
Pioglitazone, rosiglitazone linked to lower liver cancer risk; rosiglitazone tied to lower CRC risk
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Erosive, but Not Nonerosive, GERD Ups Esophageal CA Risk
Overall risk remains low; no increased risk for patients with nonerosive reflux
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Bariatric Surgery Effective Therapy for Diabetes in Obese
Most patients experience diabetes remission, improvements in hypertension, dyslipedemia
Thursday, April 19, 2012

Lower Small-Bowel Obstruction Risk With Laparoscopy
Laparoscopic procedures associated with at least a four-fold lower incidence of small-bowel obstruction
Thursday, April 19, 2012

Albendazole Cuts Enteric Parasite Prevalence in Refugees
Presumptive predeparture single-dose albendazole reduces intestinal nematodes in refugees
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Low Gastroprotective Drug Adherence Ups Upper GI Events
Increased risk of events in patients taking coxibs with low adherence to gastroprotective agents
Monday, April 16, 2012

Indomethacin Cuts Incidence of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
Single dose of indomethacin effective after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

More Gastro Events in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Upper and lower gastrointestinal events linked with increased mortality among patients with RA
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Smoking Found to Be a Risk Factor for Barrett's Esophagus
Patients with Barrett's more likely to have ever smoked; risk up with increasing pack-years
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Radiation Exposure High for Patients With GI Disorders
High levels of annual, total exposure in patients with Crohn's, organic and functional disorders
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Early Response Is an Indicator for Rectal Cancer Survival
Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy response correlates with recurrence-free survival
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Strategy of Offering Choice of CRC Screening Ups Adherence
Significant variation noted in overall and strategy-specific adherence between racial/ethnic groups
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Somatic Mutations in Two Genes ID'd in Stomach Cancer
Mutations seen in FAT4 and ARID1A; involved in cell adhesion and chromatin remodeling
Monday, April 09, 2012

Treating Hepatic Encephalopathy Reduces Costs Due to MVAs
Diagnosis and lactulose treatment linked to reduced motor vehicle accident-related costs
Friday, April 06, 2012

Wire Grill Brush Bristles Pose Unexpected Danger
Should be considered for patients presenting with odynophagia or abdominal pain after grilled food
Friday, April 06, 2012

Endodermal Progenitor Cells Generate Into Multiple Cell Types
Derived from embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells, endodermal progenitor cells are not tumorigenic
Friday, April 06, 2012

Antibiotics Safe and Effective to Treat Appendicitis
Meta-analysis indicates initial treatment with antibiotics may reduce the need for appendectomy
Friday, April 06, 2012

Esophageal Cancer Surgery Has Lasting Effects on QoL
Major postoperative complications predictive of parameters of poor health-related quality of life
Thursday, April 05, 2012

Medical Malpractice Claims Incur Substantial Defense Costs
Costs higher for claims resulting in indemnity payments; significant variation by specialty
Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Cetuximab With Chemo Doesn't Improve Colon Cancer Outcome
For stage III resected colon cancer, disease-free survival no better than with mFOLFOX6 alone
Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Liver Cancer Patients Less Likely to Die on Transplant List
Non-HCC patients have higher mortality risk; suggests need for revaluation of organ allocation
Friday, March 30, 2012

Adherence to Cancer Surveillance Guidelines Varies
Variable adherence to recommended and non-recommended testing for breast, CRC survivors
Friday, March 30, 2012

Insulin Resistance Increases Risk of Colorectal Adenomas
Significant interaction between HOMA-IR and gender; correlation mainly seen in men
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

ACC: Bariatric Surgery Improves Glycemic Control in Diabetes
Significantly more patients achieve glycemic control with surgery plus medical therapy than with medication alone
Monday, March 26, 2012

Health Care Team Members Key for Antimicrobial Stewardship
Epidemiologists, preventionists help stop infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms
Thursday, March 22, 2012

Regular Aspirin Use Can Lower Cancer Risk, Studies Confirm
Lowers risk of esophageal, gastric, biliary, and breast cancer; reduces distant metastases
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Anesthesia During Endoscopy, Colonoscopy on the Rise
Increase among Medicare, commercially-insured patients; services mainly used in low-risk patients
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Poorer Health Literacy Linked to Increased Mortality
About one-third of older adults in England have medium or low functional health literacy
Friday, March 16, 2012

Analgesic Use After Surgery Linked to Long-Term Use
Prescription of opioids, NSAIDs within seven days of low-risk surgery increases risk of long-term use
Thursday, March 15, 2012

Deaths From Gastroenteritis Double Over Recent Decade
C. difficile and norovirus are the leading causes of gastroenteritis; elderly most affected
Thursday, March 15, 2012

Higher Spending by Hospitals Improves Outcomes
Lower mortality, readmission for acute patients admitted to hospital in highest tercile of spending
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Financial Hardship Common Among Colon Cancer Patients
Even among those who have health insurance, financial hardship affects nearly 40 percent
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

U.S. Mortality Rates Dropped 60 Percent From 1935 to 2010
For every year, heart disease, cancer, and stroke are among the five leading causes of death
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Flu Vaccine Up Among Medical Staff When They Believe It Works
Hospital health care workers more likely to get vaccinated when committed to preventing flu
Friday, March 09, 2012

Surrogates Tend to Misinterpret Poor Prognosis Information
Statements about low risk of death interpreted accurately; poor prognosis viewed optimistically
Friday, March 09, 2012

Buprenorphine Maintenance Therapy Not Recommended
Abstinence-based therapy recommended instead for opioid-addicted health care professionals
Thursday, March 08, 2012

Financial Burden of Medical Care Affects One in Three
More than one in five poor or near-poor adults younger than 65 have bills they are unable to pay
Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Electronic Test Result Access Does Not Reduce Test Ordering
Office-based physician access to computerized images may up image ordering by 40 to 70 percent
Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Gastroesophageal Reflux Linked to Tooth Surface Loss
Patients with GERD have significantly higher volume loss per tooth than controls
Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Ultrasound IDs Post-Transplant Recurrent Hep C Cirrhosis
Transient elastography detects cirrhosis from recurrent HCV; less accurate for chronic infection
Monday, March 05, 2012

Drug Relieves Opioid-Induced Constipation in Critically Ill
Methylnaltrexone improves bowel function compared with conventional rescue laxatives
Monday, March 05, 2012

Fecal Transplant Feasible for Recurrent C. difficile Infection
Recurrent C. difficile infection treatable using fecal transplant through colonoscopy
Friday, March 02, 2012

Bariatric Surgery Risks Up in Patients With Kidney Disease
Approximately 30 percent increase in complications with each higher chronic kidney disease stage
Friday, March 02, 2012

Hypoferremia Predicts Treatment Response to IFN-α
Induction of hepcidin, subsequent drop in serum iron may be marker of treatment efficacy in hep C
Thursday, March 01, 2012

FDA Approves Label Changes for Statins
Cognitive and blood sugar side effects added; recommendation of routine liver monitoring dropped
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Heartburn Controlled With Step Down to Once Daily Therapy
Once-daily dexlansoprazole improves quality of life for gastrosophageal reflux disease patients
Monday, February 27, 2012

Model Predicts Death Due to Acetaminophen Overdose
Mathematical model estimates overdose amount, time elapsed; predicts outcome in acute liver failure
Friday, February 24, 2012

Complications Seen in 40 Percent of Living Liver Donors
Most complications are grade 1 and 2; 95 percent resolve within one year
Friday, February 24, 2012

Virtual Colonoscopy Useful in Screening Older Adults
Similar sensitivity, specificity for detecting larger colorectal neoplasias regardless of age
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Bisphosphonate Use Linked to Reduced Colorectal Cancer Risk
On analysis of specific bisphosphonates, effect significant only for risedronic acid
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Colonoscopic Removal of Adenomas Cuts CRC Mortality
And, more adenomatous polyps identified with colonoscopy than fecal immunochemical testing
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Pharmacist-Led Intervention Reduces Medical Errors
Intervention includes feedback, educational outreach, dedicated support and is cost-effective
Tuesday, February 21, 2012

By 2007, Hep C Superseded HIV As Cause of Death in U.S.
Second study shows that birth cohort screening for hepatitis C is cost-effective
Monday, February 20, 2012

Caffeine Reduces Fibrosis Risk in Nonalcoholic Liver Disease
Coffee caffeine intake negatively associated with hepatic fibrosis in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Wednesday, February 08, 2012

No Increase in Intussusception After RV5 Rotavirus Vaccine
For infants aged 4 to 34 weeks, no increase in seven- or 30-day risk window after vaccination
Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Reduced Caloric Nourishment Doesn't Reduce Ventilator Use
No improvement in survival or infections with less calories in the critically ill with feeding tubes
Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Exercise Test May Predict Post-Liver Transplant Survival
Pre-op submaximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing predicts 90-day post-transplant survival
Monday, February 06, 2012

High Alcohol Intake, Family History Impact Colon CA Risk
Daily drinking raises colon cancer risk, especially if there is a family history of colorectal cancer
Friday, February 03, 2012

Patients With IBD Experience More Travel-Related Illness
But only when visiting industrialized, not developing, countries.
Friday, February 03, 2012

Smoking Increases Progression Risk in Barrett's Esophagus
Risk of progression to esophageal cancer or high-grade dysplasia two-fold higher in smokers
Friday, February 03, 2012

Live Liver Donation Doesn't Impact Long-Term Mortality
Risk of early death 1.7 per 1,000 donors, but long-term mortality similar to healthy controls
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Repeat Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Increases Detection of CRC
Rescreening increases yield of colorectal cancer or advanced adenomas by 32 percent
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Ups Hip Fracture Risk for Women
More than 50 percent increased risk for postmenopausal current or former smokers
Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Polypectomy Outcomes Similar to Surgical Resection
For management of malignant colonic polyps in patients with comparable clinical characteristics
Friday, January 27, 2012

Not Enough Americans Being Screened for Cancer
Rates short of Healthy People 2020 targets for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Mutations in IDH1/2 Seen in Intrahepatic Bile Duct Cancers
Mutations found in about a quarter of cholangiocarcinomas of intrahepatic origin
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Sex Differences Exist in Disease-Linked Pain Intensity
Women report higher pain intensity in musculoskeletal and other disorders
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Oxaliplatin Improves Survival for Colorectal Cancer Patients
Improvements found in community settings, even amongst older and minority populations
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Overuse of Health Care Services Understudied
Research limited primarily to unnecessary antibiotic use and a few cardiovascular procedures
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Lansoprazole Does Not Improve Asthma Control in Children
Treatment with lansoprazole associated with increased number of respiratory infections
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Unemployed Have Poorer Mental and Physical Health
And are less likely to receive needed medical care and prescriptions
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

HealthGrades IDs Notable Hospitals for Clinical Excellence
If all hospitals performed at this level, thousands of Medicare deaths, complications could be averted
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Statins May Reduce Risk for HCC in Hep B-Infected Patients
Hepatocellular cancer risk reduced in a dose-dependent manner in hepatitis B-infected patients
Monday, January 23, 2012

Gender, Family, Ambivalence Impact Live Liver Donation
Ambivalence affects motivation for donating, decision to be tested, and post-donation concerns
Monday, January 23, 2012

Chronic Hepatitis C May Benefit From New Antivirals
Phase 2a study indicates virologic response with daclatasvir, asunaprevir treatment
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Bevacizumab Combo Improves Colorectal Cancer Survival
Survival benefits greater with irinotecan-based chemo; but more adverse effects with bevacizumab
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Liver Transplant Stabilizes Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis
For selected patients with cystic fibrosis liver disease, transplant preserves nutritional status
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Increasing in U.S., Europe
Incidence and prevalence of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease highest in Europe, North America
Friday, January 13, 2012

Cirrhosis Ups Disability, Health Care Utilization in Seniors
Individuals with cirrhosis receive more informal caregiving at an annual cost of $4,700 per person
Friday, January 13, 2012

U.S. Health Care Expenditure Still Unevenly Distributed
In 2008 and 2009, 1 percent of population account for ~20 percent of spending
Friday, January 13, 2012

Lower Rate of IBD for Women Living in Sunnier Climates
Residence at age 30 correlates strongly with risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease
Friday, January 13, 2012

CDC: 2010 Saw Decrease in Age-Adjusted Death Rates
Homicide no longer in top 15 causes of death; replaced by pneumonitis due to solids and liquids
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Dementia Associated With More Hospital Admissions
Admission rate up for all-cause, ambulatory care-sensitive conditions for those with dementia
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Post-Op QOL Poor in Some Esophageal Cancer Survivors
Research needed on improving long-term quality of life after surgery for esophageal cancer
Monday, January 09, 2012

HCV Antivirals Cost-Effective for Injecting Drug Users
Model shows antiviral treatment cost-effective when baseline prevalence is less than 60 percent
Friday, January 06, 2012

In-Hospital, 30-Day Standardized Mortality Measures Differ
In-hospital risk-standardized mortality rates vary between hospitals; linked with length of stay
Thursday, January 05, 2012

Cancer-Related Mortality Continues to Decrease
From 1999 to 2008, overall annual decrease of 1.6 percent in men, 1.8 percent in women
Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Psych Symptoms Affect Key Subset With Celiac Disease
Despite gluten-free diet adherence, some women report symptoms of depression, disordered eating
Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Anesthesia Boosts Colonoscopy Price Tag
In asymptomatic adults having colonoscopy, use of anesthesia significantly raises price
Thursday, December 29, 2011

Perceptions of Inappropriate Care Prevalent Among ICU Staff
For ICU staff in Europe, Israel, perceptions independently linked to higher intent to leave job
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Norway Shows Rise in Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Symptoms
Sex and age associated with incidence and spontaneous symptom remission
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Aflibercept Shows Clinical Activity for Malignant Ascites
Ups time to paracentesis in advanced chemo-resistant ovarian cancer with recurrent ascites
Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Physician Opinions on Benefits of Open Visit Notes Vary
And, 79 percent of patients are interested in sharing their personal health record information
Monday, December 19, 2011

Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy Tied to Increased Cancer Risk
Significantly increased risk seen for cancers of the brain, endometrium, ovary, and colon
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Routine Cancer Screening Common in Elderly Aged 75 Up
Recommendation for specific tests by physicians is the largest predictor of screening
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Tied to Poor Survival in CRC
Linked to poor overall, progression-free survival versus other manifestations of metastatic CRC
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Hispanic Race, Obesity Tied to Pediatric Gallbladder Disease
Hemolytic disease is no longer predominant risk factor for pediatric gallbladder disease
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Infection Prevention Up in VA, Non-Federal Hospitals
But catheter-associated urinary tract infection prevention practices remain low
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Microbial Diversity ID'd in Gut of Low Birth Weight Infants
Gut-associated microbiome includes fungi, bacteria, molds, parasites, viruses, roundworms
Friday, December 09, 2011

Factors Affecting Micro-RNA Detection Accuracy Identified
Include variations in plasma samples, collection method, anticoagulant used, inhibitors in plasma
Friday, December 09, 2011

Bowel Screening Detects Early Cancer in Majority of Patients
Proportion of left-sided colon cancers is higher than expected in the first round of screening
Friday, December 09, 2011

Intranasal Vaccine Effective Against Norwalk Virus Illness
Two doses of norovirus virus-like particle vaccine protects against gastroenteritis, infection
Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Randomized Controlled HCC Screening Trial Not Feasible
And, US screening every three versus six months does not improve small liver cancer detection rate
Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Transplant Patients Want a Role in Liver Quality Decisions
Patients want organs with low risk of failure, but risk tolerance influenced by presentation
Tuesday, December 06, 2011

C. difficile Infection Ups Duration of Hospital Stay
In survival analysis, median length of stay is increased by six days in patients with C. difficile
Monday, December 05, 2011

Medical Students Fail to ID Hand Hygiene Indications
Preclinical phase medical students lack knowledge about hand disinfection indications
Monday, December 05, 2011

High Incidence of Adverse Upper GI Events in MI Patients
Major adverse upper gastrointestinal events high in those undergoing PCI, receiving antiplatelets
Monday, December 05, 2011

Green Tea Polyphenol Inhibits HCV Entry Into Hepatocytes
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate blocks infection of cells by extracellular virions, cell-to-cell spread
Monday, December 05, 2011

Serum Glucose Levels Tied to Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women
No association found between serum insulin, homeostasis model assessment and cancer risk
Friday, December 02, 2011

Satisfaction With Care Scale Validated for Patients With IBS
Convergent and discriminant validity established with the IBS Satisfaction With Care Scale
Thursday, December 01, 2011

IL-2 Tied to Regulatory T-Cell Expansion in Graft-Versus-Host
And, IL-2 associated with Treg recovery and clinical improvement in HCV-induced vasculitis
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

U.S. Patients Highly Satisfied With Outpatient Medical Care
Patient satisfaction scores tied to waiting time, time spent with provider, and age category
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

NSAID, Statin Use Cuts Cancer Risk in Barrett's Esophagus
NSAIDs, statins each reduce neoplastic progression risk; additive benefit with combined use
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Opioid Rx for Chronic Abdominal Pain Up Over Last Decade
Most commonly prescribed to 25- to 40-year-olds; least commonly to uninsured, African-Americans
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

High-Performing Docs Learn Equally From Success, Failure
High performers learn from successes, failures; low performers have asymmetric learning rates
Monday, November 28, 2011

Substance Abuse Health Programs Benefit Surgeons
Recovery, completion, and extension of monitoring period similar for surgeons, non-surgeons
Friday, November 25, 2011

Staggered Acetaminophen Overdose Tied to Poor Outcome
Delayed presentation after overdose associated with death/liver transplantation
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Black Patients Have Worse Diverticulitis Surgery Outcomes
Blacks undergoing diverticulitis surgery have more emergency procedures, higher mortality risk
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

BMI Predicts 30-Day Post-Surgery Mortality Risk
BMI of less than 23.1 tied to the highest 30-day mortality risk, irrespective of surgery type
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Oliguria in Bariatric Surgery Not Tied to Intra-Op Fluids
Oliguria in laparoscopic bariatric surgery persists regardless of intra-op fluid administered
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Plasma MicroRNA Panel ID'd for Diagnosing Hepatocellular Cancer
Panel differentiates HCC from chronic hepatitis B, cirrhosis, and from healthy samples
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Adverse Effects of Pediatric Acupuncture Usually Mild
Mild adverse effects include pain, bruising, bleeding, and worsening of symptoms
Monday, November 21, 2011

Nonpunitive Method Improves Medical Error Reporting
Most common errors: misfiled or incorrectly entered patient info
Monday, November 21, 2011

Hospital Readmission Common Post-Colorectal Surgery
With 30- and 90-day readmission rates of 11.4 and 23.3 percent, respectively
Friday, November 18, 2011

Patients Without Insurance Have Shorter Hospital Stays
Uninsured have shorter stays for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions, or non-ACSCs
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Extended TNM Colon Cancer Staging Ups Prognostic Accuracy
Extended staging includes tumor grade, number of collected metastatic lymph nodes, age, gender
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

CRC Screening Participation Up With CT Colonography
But, diagnostic yield of advanced neoplasia among participants higher with colonoscopy
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Anterior Cervical Surgery Ups GERD Incidence, Severity
Anterior cervical decompression, fusion surgery patients require an average 1.2 antacid doses
Friday, November 11, 2011

Evidence Shows Certain Dietary Fiber Intake Lowers CRC Risk
High dietary fiber intake, particularly cereals and whole grains, reduces risk of colorectal cancer
Friday, November 11, 2011

About 15,000 Intentional Poisoning ER Visits in 2009
Alcohol and drug combinations involved in 60 percent of these emergency department visits
Friday, November 11, 2011

Half of U.S. Adult Smokers Tried to Quit Last Year
Cessation services, however, tend to be under-utilized
Thursday, November 10, 2011

FDA: Manufacturer Recalls Operating Room Tables
Recall based on reports of patient injury
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Glove Use Linked to Reduced Hand Hygiene Compliance
Gloves often worn when not indicated, and not worn when indicated
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Alcoholic Hepatitis Combo Meds Don't Help Six-Month Survival
But early liver transplant improves survival in medically unresponsive severe alcoholic hepatitis
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Wait-and-See Policy Feasible for Some With Rectal Cancer
Using strict selection criteria and follow-up, wait-and-see results in promising outcomes
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Adjuvant Bevacizumab Feasible in Ovarian Cancer
Progression-free survival similar to IP, IV therapy; higher risk of bowel perforation/obstruction
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Great Achievement at Young Age Function of Time, Not Field
Age dynamics tied to proportion of theoretical work, age of attainment of foundation knowledge
Monday, November 07, 2011

Lab Variables Predict Clinical Outcomes in Hepatitis C
Baseline and change in platelet count, AST/ALT ratio, bilirubin, albumin values found predictive
Monday, November 07, 2011

Renin-Angiotensin Systems Tied to Obesity
SRAS overactivated in animal, human obesity; RAS blockade improves insulin sensitivity
Friday, November 04, 2011

FDA Enhancing Surveillance for Anti-TNF Malignancy
Physicians requested to be alert, report cases of hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma
Friday, November 04, 2011

Hepatitis C Birth Cohort Screening is Cost-Effective
Screening cost-effective to identify infected individuals born between 1945 and 1965
Friday, November 04, 2011

Receptionists Contribute to Safety of Repeat Prescriptions
Clinicians often unaware of input of receptionists and administrative staff in repeat prescribing
Friday, November 04, 2011

Rooms of Patients With A. baumannii Often Contaminated
Supply carts, floors, infusion pumps, ventilator touch pads are most commonly contaminated
Friday, November 04, 2011

ADT Plus Radiotherapy Tied to Improved Prostate CA Survival
Better survival with androgen deprivation therapy, radiotherapy combo for locally advanced cancer
Thursday, November 03, 2011

C1 Esterase Inhibitor Effective in Hereditary Angioedema
Single 20 U/kg dose safe, complete symptom resolution at any body location in 15.5 hrs
Thursday, November 03, 2011

No Medicare Savings From Disease-Management Hotline
Modest improvement in quality of care, but no reduction in costs of care or acute care utilization
Thursday, November 03, 2011

Risks for C. difficile Infection, Colonization Identified
Host, pathogen factors differentially affect this health care-associated infection, colonization
Thursday, November 03, 2011

CDC: Opioid Overdoses Have Reached Epidemic Proportions
Overdose death rates, sales, OPR-related treatment admissions increased between 1999 and 2008
Wednesday, November 02, 2011

ACG: Childhood and Adult Traumas Linked to Adult IBS
Individuals with IBS report more traumas before and after the age of 18 than controls
Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Solid Organ Transplantation Tied to Increased Risk of Cancer
Kidney, heart, liver, lung transplants tied to higher infection-related and unrelated cancer risk
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

ACG: Colonoscopic Adenoma Detection Rate, Mozart Linked
Endoscopists listening to Mozart during colonoscopy have higher adenoma detection rates
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

GERD Symptoms, Site-Specific Dental Erosions Unrelated
Location-specific dental erosions also unrelated to salivary flow or bacterial load
Monday, October 31, 2011

Proportion of MELD Exceptions Up From 2002 to 2010
Since April 2005, HCC and other exceptions associated with decreased risk of wait-list mortality
Monday, October 31, 2011

Switching From IV to Oral Meds Cuts Health Care Costs
In patients eligible for oral intake, switch from IV to oral equivalents cuts hospital costs
Monday, October 31, 2011

Thalidomide Effective, Safe in GI Vascular Malformations
No severe adverse effects, minor side effects common with thalidomide treatment
Friday, October 28, 2011

IBS Patient-Reported Outcomes Tied to Symptom Severity Ratings
Psychological factors of pain catastrophizing, somatization affect patient-reported outcomes
Friday, October 28, 2011

Neurogenesis Indicative of Poor Colorectal Cancer Outcomes
Worse overall, disease-free survival for tumors exhibiting high degrees of neurogenesis
Friday, October 28, 2011

Fecal Assays Help Identify Food Hypersensitivity in IBS
Eosinophil cationic protein assay most accurate with 65 percent sensitivity, 91 percent specificity
Friday, October 28, 2011

Long-Term Aspirin Use Lowers CRC Risk in Lynch Syndrome
Long-term aspirin use benefits individuals with increased hereditary risk of colorectal cancer
Friday, October 28, 2011

Mice Study: Probiotics Do Not Alter Gut Microbiota Makeup
But, probiotics induce marked changes in bacterial metabolic pathways in mice, humans
Thursday, October 27, 2011

ACS: Timed Walking Predicts Post-Op Recovery in Elderly
Slow walking in elderly ups risk of postoperative complications, lengthens hospital stay
Thursday, October 27, 2011

qHPV Vaccine Efficacious in Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Quadrivalent vaccine cuts rate of anal intraepithelial neoplasia in men who have sex with men
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

AACR: Hot Dog Carcinogens and Colon Cancer Link Reassessed
Sodium erythorbate does not reduce apparent non-volatile N-nitroso compound level in hot dogs
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Ghost Authorship Prevalent in About One-Fifth of Articles
Prevalence of honorary, ghost authorship, down from 29.2 to 21.0 percent from 1996 to 2008
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

AACR: NSAID Use Tied to Lower Colorectal Cancer Mortality
At least 10 years of NSAID use significantly lowers CRC mortality in postmenopausal women
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

New Estimates of Rotavirus-Attributable Diarrhea Mortality
In 2008, there were 453,000 deaths worldwide in children under 5 years; most in five countries
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Pre-Op Regimen Tolerable for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
But fails to meet objective of achieving pathologic complete response of 40 percent
Monday, October 24, 2011

High Rate of Elevated BP Post Pediatric Liver Transplant
Age at transplant, cGFR, steroid use predict elevated BP five to 10 years after liver transplants
Friday, October 21, 2011

IBD Increases Risk of Post-Op Thromboembolism
Risk of post-op deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism higher after nonintestinal surgery
Thursday, October 20, 2011

Deletion in ADAM17 Connected to Skin, Bowel Disease
Skin, small intestine biopsy samples from affected individuals show paucity of ADAM17 expression
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Adjuvant S-1 Improves Five-Year Outcomes in Gastric Cancer
Oral fluoropyrimidine derivative, S-1, improves overall, relapse-free survival at five years
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Erectile Dysfunction After Colorectal CA Poorly Managed
Most patients do not receive adequate information, diagnosis, or treatment
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Readmission Risk Models Display Poor Predictive Ability
Current hospital readmission risk models for comparative or clinical purposes perform poorly
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Oral Microflora Tied to Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer
Salivary microflora potential biomarker for pancreatic cancer, chronic pancreatitis
Monday, October 17, 2011

ACEP: Disconnect in Patient's Health, Weight Perceptions
Gender and race impact perceptions of health and weight in emergency department patients
Monday, October 17, 2011

Rare Disorders ID'd by NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program
Integrated high-density SNP arrays, whole exome or genome analyses used to aid diagnosis
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Financial Conflicts of Interest Prevalent, Under-Reported
Conflicts of interest prevalent; under-reported by members, chairs of panels developing guidelines
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Colon Inflammation Markers Lower With Ginger Extract
Significant decrease in mean percent change in two markers when normalized to free arachidonic acids
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Septicemia Most Costly Reason for Hospitalization in 2009
Almost one in 23 patients had septicemia; average of 4,600 new patients treated each day
Monday, October 10, 2011

Elevated Liver Function Enzymes Tied to Diabetes Risk
High alanine aminotransferase, γ-glutamyl transferase may predict risk of type 2 diabetes
Monday, October 10, 2011

Chest Pain in Children Rarely Has Cardiac Cause
Cause is usually unknown, musculoskeletal; less often pulmonary, gastrointestinal, anxiety, drugs
Monday, October 10, 2011

Infliximab Improves Clinical Outcome in Ulcerative Colitis
Early mucosal healing with infliximab improves long-term outcome, reduces need for colectomy
Friday, October 07, 2011

More Minority Patients in Low-Quality, High-Cost Hospitals
More elderly black, Hispanic, Medicaid patients consult worst rather than best hospitals
Thursday, October 06, 2011

No Increased MI Risk in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's
Patients with ulcerative colitis have increased MI risk on unadjusted but not adjusted analysis
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

ASTRO: Fewer Side Effects With IMRT for Prostate Cancer
Intensity modulated radiation therapy tied to fewer side effects than 3-D conformal radiation
Monday, October 03, 2011

High Risk of Salvage Transplant Failure Post Liver Resection
Microscopic vascular invasion, nodules, tumor size, liver cirrhosis predict nontransplantability
Friday, September 30, 2011

Doctors, Patients Identify Tacit Clues in Their Interactions
Non-verbal tacit clues most common, but interpretation differs for doctors and patients
Friday, September 30, 2011

Lower Cancer Fatalism Tied to Increased Cancer Screening
People with better self-rated health, lower cancer fatalism more likely to undergo colorectal screening
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Advanced Adenomas, CRCs More Prevalent in Men
Number needed to screen for adenomas similar in men aged 45 to 49, women aged 55 to 59
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Colorectal Cancer Subsite Risk Tied to Fruit/Vegetable Intake
Fruit/vegetable intake affects proximal colon, distal colon, rectal cancer risk differently
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Remicade Approved for Ulcerative Colitis in Children
Aged six and older
Monday, September 26, 2011

Updated Guides Compare Treatments for GERD
Both drug therapies and surgeries considered effective
Monday, September 26, 2011

Evidence for Nondrug Childhood Constipation Therapies Limited
Some evidence for effectiveness of fibers, but not for fluids, biotics, behavioral therapy
Monday, September 26, 2011

Generic Tacrolimus Safe for Liver, Kidney Recipients
No change in liver, kidney function; no rejection seen after substitution for reference product
Monday, September 26, 2011

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Therapy Ups Pancreatitis Risk
Exenatide, sitagliptin up odds ratio of pancreatitis, increase reports of pancreatic cancers
Friday, September 23, 2011

Rotavirus Vaccine Introduction Cut Health Care Use, Costs
National estimated reduction of 64,855 hospitalizations and $278 million in 2007 to 2009
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Mortality Up in Hospitals With More Minority Trauma Patients
Trauma patients' odds of mortality linked to the proportion of minority patients in the hospital
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Optimal CRC Screening Varies With Age, Family History
Cost-effective screening strategy based on first-degree relatives with CRC, age at diagnosis
Friday, September 16, 2011

Pre-Liver Transplant Serum Ferritin Level Predicts Mortality
High serum ferritin, low transferrin saturation before transplant ups post-transplant mortality
Friday, September 16, 2011

CDC: Risk Factors ID'd in Most C. difficile Diarrhea Cases
Traditional risk factors, including antimicrobial use, hospitalization, account for majority of cases
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Anti-Nausea Drug May Lead to Dangerous Heart Rhythms
FDA alerts public to ongoing safety review for Zofran
Thursday, September 15, 2011

New Tiered Sharing Policy Suggested for Liver Transplants
Public forum recommends that changes be implemented in small steps to prevent disruption
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Malaria Vaccine Does Not Protect Against Clinical Malaria
But is strain specific for clinical malaria caused by parasites with the AMA1 DNA sequence
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Reduced Treatment Time Noninferior for Some With Hep C
Hepatitis C virologic response similar with peginterferon-ribavirin for 24 versus 48 weeks
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Many Mistakenly Believe FDA OKs Only Safe, Effective Drugs
Consumer explanations about safety, efficacy of drugs help public make better decisions
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

IBS, Chronic Fatigue Risk Up Three Years Post Giardiasis
Acute giardiasis increases risk of irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue after three years
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Febrile Seizures Tied to Systemic Respiratory Alkalosis
Children with gastroenteritis may not have febrile seizures due to low pH in gastroenteritis
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Number of Lymph Nodes Tested for Colon CA Up 1988 to 2008
But no significant increase in lymph node positivity during the same period
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Hospitalizations for Eating Disorders Up Over Last Decade
Increase due to secondary diagnoses; decrease in primary diagnoses of eating disorders
Monday, September 12, 2011

Long-Term Diet Tied to Gut Microbe Enterotype Clustering
Protein, animal fat tied to Bacteroids, carbohydrates to Prevotella
Monday, September 12, 2011

Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms Tied to 9/11 Exposure
Presence of comorbid asthma, PTSD among those exposed to 9/11 attacks increases incidence of GERS
Thursday, September 08, 2011

HPPH-Photodynamic Therapy Safe in Precancerous Barrett's
Photodynamic therapy with 2-[1-hexyloxyethyl]-2-devinyl pyropheophorbide-a is safe, promising
Thursday, September 08, 2011

Comparative Efficacy Proposed for European Drug Approval
Superiority, equivalence, inferiority of new drugs should be compared with existing therapies
Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Many Hospital Staff Uniforms Contaminated With Bacteria
More than 60 percent of uniforms are contaminated, with similar rates between nurses, physicians
Wednesday, September 07, 2011

More Weight Loss for Duodenal Switch Than Gastric Bypass
Greater reduction in weight, total and LDL cholesterol, but more adverse events
Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Researchers Ponder 9/11 Health Impact a Decade Later
The disaster may have had lasting, multiple effects on those exposed
Friday, September 02, 2011

Cost-Effective Perinatal HBV Transmission Prevention ID'ed
Lamivudine, hepatitis B immune globulin prevent hepatitis B virus transmission cost-effectively
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Variable Survival Benefit of Radioembolization in HCC
Disease stage, ECOG status, hepatic function, tumor burden, extrahepatic disease affect survival
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Loss of Jobs Means Loss of Health Coverage for Many in U.S.
Majority report delay in getting needed healthcare and financial difficulties paying medical bills
Monday, August 29, 2011

Complementary Medicine Used More by Health Care Workers
U.S. health care providers use complementary, alternative medicine more than support workers
Friday, August 26, 2011

Pharmaceutical Ads Often Don't Adhere to U.S. FDA Guidelines
Only 18.1 percent of advertisements fully adhere to FDA guidelines, over half do not quantify serious risks
Thursday, August 25, 2011

CDC: Reporting Delays Occurred in German E. coli Outbreak
In shiga toxin-producing E. coli outbreak, early outbreak detection is crucial
Thursday, August 25, 2011

CT Enterography More Sensitive Than Capsule Endoscopy
More sensitive than capsule endoscopy for detecting obscure gastrointestinal bleeding
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Dual Hepatitis B, C Infection Ups Lifetime HCC Risk
HCC risk decreases with age in HBsAg-seropositive men, increases in anti-HCV-seropositive women
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

CDC: 2010/2011 Flu Vaccination Coverage Studied
Coverage in health care personnel and pregnant women remained stable versus previous season
Thursday, August 18, 2011

Cost of Interacting With Payers Higher in U.S. Than Canada
U.S. physicians and nursing staff spend more time and money interacting with health plans
Friday, August 05, 2011

Gastric Bypass Tied to Reduced Fat Intake in Humans, Rats
Humans consume less dietary fat six years post-op; rats eat more low-fat chow after surgery
Thursday, August 04, 2011

CDC: U.S. Cholera Cases Linked to Hispaniola Epidemic
Cases in the U.S. linked to travel to Hispaniola or with consumption of seafood from Haiti
Friday, July 29, 2011

Non-Receipt of Fluids in Children Tied to Increased Oligoanuria
Increased risk for children who do not receive fluids in pre-hemolytic uremic syndrome diarrhea phase
Monday, July 25, 2011

HCC Surgery Depends on Race, Socioeconomics, Hospital Type
Race, socioeconomic status, and hospital type predict surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma
Friday, July 22, 2011

Triple-Drug Regimen Preferable for Treating H. Pylori
Standard triple-drug regimen better than four-drug in treating H. pylori infection in Latin America
Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Screening for Lynch Syndrome Beneficial at Acceptable Cost
Women in particular could increase life expectancy with screening, prophylactic surgery
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Vaccination Rates Up for Those With Liver Disease, Diabetes
Hep A, B vaccinations increase but still low in patients with chronic liver disease, diabetes
Friday, July 15, 2011

Changes in Family Cancer History Impact Screening Needs
Clinically relevant family history changes between ages 30 and 50 affect screening recommendations
Tuesday, July 12, 2011

CRC Mortality Rates Vary Significantly Between States
Northeastern states show greater decrease in colorectal cancer mortality rates than southern
Thursday, July 07, 2011

CDC: Colorectal Cancer Screening Increasing
Incidence and mortality down, but only 65 percent of adults adequately screened for CRC
Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Poor Bowel Preparation Tied to Missed Adenoma Diagnosis
Colonoscopy with suboptimal preparation may require early repeat procedure to ID adenomas
Friday, June 24, 2011

ASMBS: Gastric Bypass More Effective in Less Obese
More weight lost in patients with a BMI less than 35, with significant remission of diabetes
Thursday, June 16, 2011

Unequal Care Access for Children With Public Insurance
Disparities exist in providers' acceptance of public insurance compared to private insurance
Thursday, June 16, 2011

New Rotavirus Vaccine Reduces Cases of Infant Diarrhea
Moderately increased risk of intussusception following RV1 vaccination
Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Life Expectancy in U.S. Counties Below Many Nations
Women, and black men and women have lower life expectancy in all U.S. counties
Wednesday, June 15, 2011

VHA System in United States Provides Better Cancer Care
VHA provides earlier diagnosis, more curative surgery, and better cancer therapy than Medicare
Wednesday, June 08, 2011

CDC: Incidence of Several Foodborne Infections Declines
However, incidence of Salmonella infection has not declined in last several years
Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Youth Bear Large Burden of Global Death, Disease
Higher rates of disability-adjusted life-years in Africa compared to high-income countries
Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Late-Onset GI Complications Tied to Childhood Cancers
Survivors of childhood cancers have increased risk of late gastrointestinal complications
Monday, June 06, 2011

Hospital Volume May Affect Surgical Mortality Rate
Increasing hospital volume contributes to decreased mortality for certain procedures
Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Effect Estimates May Be Inflated in Biomarker Studies
Highly cited studies overestimate biomarker effect compared to meta-analyses
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Dificid Approved to Treat C. diff Diarrhea
Recommended dosage is two times daily for 10 days
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Contact With Drug Industry Linked to Positive Attitudes
Substantial proportion of medical students believe gifts from drug industry affect prescribing
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Patient Navigation May Boost Colorectal Cancer Screening
Language-specific navigation may increase CRC screening among racially diverse patients
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

FDA: SimplyThick Should Not Be Used in Premature Infants
Product possibly linked to necrotizing enterocolitis in some infants
Monday, May 23, 2011

Family Cancer Histories Are Not Highly Accurate
Sensitivity and positive predictive value of reports on four major cancers is low to moderate
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Proton Pump Inhibitors May Increase Fracture Risk
Use of histamine 2 receptor antagonists not significantly associated with fracture risk
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Medical Education Participants Recognize Funding Bias
Yet most are unwilling to pay more for continuing medical education registration to overcome bias
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

DDW: Meditation May Improve Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Mindfulness training helps with bowel symptom severity, quality of life, psychological symptoms
Tuesday, May 10, 2011

DDW: Digestive Problems Tied to Somatoform Disorder
Lactose intolerance may not be linked to lactose malabsorption but to a psychological disorder
Monday, May 09, 2011

NSAIDs, Aspirin May Increase Risk of Diverticulitis
Regular usage linked to higher risk of diverticulitis and diverticular bleeding in men
Monday, May 09, 2011

Increasing Cancer Burden Projected for Ethnic Minorities
Need for improved understanding of risk factors, progression, and outcomes in U.S. subpopulations
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Vitamin E and Metformin Don't Improve Pediatric NAFLD
No reduction in alanine aminotransferase levels with vitamin E or metformin treatment
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Black Cancer Patients More Willing to Pay to Extend Life
Minority patients more willing than whites to expend their financial resources to prolong life
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Restricted Diet Lowers Triglycerides in Fatty Liver
More significant triglyceride reduction with carbohydrate restriction than calorie restriction
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Off-Label Use of Recombinant Factor VIIa High
No mortality reduction found for off-label indications; may raise thromboembolism risk
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis Worsens Quality of Life
Smoking linked with worse mental quality of life in lung and colorectal patient-caregiver dyads
Monday, April 11, 2011

H. pylori Therapy Effective in Half of Treated Children
Eradication does not appear to influence iron stores
Monday, April 11, 2011

FDA OKs Rapid Test to Spot C. difficile Infection
Detects toxin gene sequences associated with the epidemic 027/NAP1/BI strain of the bacterium
Friday, April 08, 2011

'Global Trigger Tool' Identifies 10 Times More Errors
New tool identifies many more adverse events in hospital admissions compared to other methods
Thursday, April 07, 2011

Longer Breast-Feeding Tied to More Protective Adipokines
Both total and exclusive breast-feeding linked to higher pancreatic peptide YY
Thursday, April 07, 2011

New Yellow Fever Vaccine Safe and Effective
Vaccine containing inactivated antigen is promising alternative to live vaccine
Thursday, April 07, 2011

Cancer Rates, Cancer Mortality Rates Falling in U.S.
Lung cancer mortality falls in women after decades of rising
Friday, April 01, 2011

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Impacts Exercise Capacity
Lower fitness values seen in pediatric patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
Friday, April 01, 2011

Autoimmune Diseases Number Two Cause of Chronic Illness
Major burden on all U.S. health care costs, patient expenses, and loss of earnings
Friday, April 01, 2011

Online Health Records Less Used by Minorities, Poor
Low-income patients, blacks, and Hispanics less likely to use Internet personal health record
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Room Cleaning Linked to Lower Drug-Resistant Infections
Enhanced cleaning interventions may lower drug-resistant infection risk from previous occupant
Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Complementary Treatment of Colic Lacks Evidence
Poor-quality evidence supporting colic treatment with complementary and alternative medicine
Monday, March 28, 2011

Reduced Hours for Trainees Has Had Little Effect in U.S.
Shorter work week for doctors in training has had little impact, positive or negative, on patient safety
Thursday, March 24, 2011

Bariatric Surgery in Youth Warrants Caution
Studies suggest surgery may be effective in older children but long-term data are still lacking
Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Oral Vaccine May Prevent Half of Cholera Episodes
Cochrane review confirms vaccine's safety, suggests poorer efficacy in children under 5
Monday, March 21, 2011

Bulking Agent Injections Effective in Fecal Incontinence
Dextranomer in stabilized hyaluronic acid injected into anal mucosa reduces fecal incontinence
Friday, March 18, 2011

Professional Values of U.S. and U.K. Doctors Examined
Nearly one-third of doctors fail to report inadequate colleague, often for fear of retribution
Thursday, March 17, 2011

Short Nurse Staffing Linked to Higher Patient Mortality
More deaths seen when shifts fall eight or more hours below target
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

U.S. Death Rate Reaches All-Time Low
In 2009, death rate hits 741 per 100,000 population, a 2.3 percent decline
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

More Cholera Cases and Deaths Expected in Haiti
Clean water, vaccinations, better antibiotic distribution could reduce cholera cases and deaths
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Regional Variation in Chronic Disease Case Fatality Rates
Fatality rates in chronic diseases vary with number of diseases and region diagnosis frequency
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Drinking Liquor Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Mortality
Pancreatic cancer mortality associated with three or more drinks a day, independent of smoking
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

U.S. Has Higher Rates of Chronic Disease Than England
Americans experience higher chronic disease rates than their English counterparts at all ages
Monday, March 14, 2011

Many Hepatitis C-Positive Patients Are Uninsured
Even lower proportion of patients who are eligible for treatment are covered by insurance
Friday, March 11, 2011

Number of Cancer Survivors in U.S. Reaches 11.7 Million
The number increased from 9.8 million in 2001 to almost 12 million in 2007
Thursday, March 10, 2011

HealthGrades Finds Rates of Patient Safety Events Vary
Patients have 46 percent lower risk of safety error in top versus bottom-ranking hospitals
Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Ethnic Differences Seen in Academic Measures for U.K. Docs
Gap exists in academic performance of white versus nonwhite medical students and doctors
Wednesday, March 09, 2011

High HDL Cholesterol Tied to Decreased Colon Cancer Risk
Increased high-density lipoprotein and apolipoprotein A-I tied to lower colon cancer risk
Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Pharmacological Meta-Analyses Rarely Report Disclosures
Meta-analyses of pharmacological interventions rarely disclose funding or conflicts of interest
Tuesday, March 08, 2011

High Hepatitis B Immunity in U.S. Children, Adolescents
Lower hepatitis B virus immunity in adults, including those at high risk of infection
Thursday, March 03, 2011

FDA: Proton Pump Inhibitors Tied to Hypomagnesemia
Low serum magnesium levels may occur when the drugs are taken for prolonged periods of time
Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Children With Hepatitis C May Benefit From Ribavirin
Improved response for children treated with combination of pegylated interferon and ribavirin
Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Oral Bisphosphonates May Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
Use of bisphosphonates tied to reduced cancer risk in postmenopausal women
Thursday, February 17, 2011

New U.S. Report on the Nation's Health 2010 Released
The 34th annual CDC report includes a special feature on death and dying
Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Blood-Borne Infection Risk Dropping Among Drug Users
Hepatitis C virus transmission still relatively high compared to HIV
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Most Recalled Medical Devices Given Lenient Approval
Over 70 percent of the medical devices recalled were considered low or moderate risk
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Researchers Explore Nature of Difficult Clinical Encounters
Patients, physicians both contribute characteristics; difficult patients have worse outcomes
Monday, February 14, 2011

Undefined Liver Failure Linked to Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen toxicity may be responsible for some cases of unspecified liver failure
Monday, February 14, 2011

Enteric Sickness in Schools Often Has Foodborne Source
Majority of outbreaks have a bacterial etiology
Friday, February 11, 2011

Public Sector Plays Big Role in Drug Research
Role of public-sector research institutions larger than previously thought
Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour Foods Safe for Celiac Disease Patients
Products manufactured with sourdough lactobacilli, fungal protease
Friday, February 04, 2011

Electronic Health Records May Not Improve Care Quality
Use with clinical decision support not tied to better quality of care
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Rotavirus Vaccination Prevents Hospital-Acquired Infection
Decrease seen in number of community-acquired and hospital-acquired cases of rotavirus infection
Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Repeated Acetaminophen Can Cause Infant Liver Failure
In case study, intravenous N-acetylcysteine therapy improved child's clinical condition
Tuesday, January 18, 2011

CDC Report Highlights Important Health Disparities
Outlines disparities by sex, race/ethnicity, income, and other social characteristics
Thursday, January 13, 2011

FDA Limits Acetaminophen in Combo Prescription Products
Sets 325 mg maximum in order to lower risk of liver toxicity; also requesting boxed warning
Thursday, January 13, 2011

Burnout Levels Particularly High in Residents
High percentage of anesthesiology chairs also meet criteria for high or moderately-high burnout
Monday, January 10, 2011

Physical Activity Lowers Risk of Colon Cancer Death
Consistently high levels of physical activity linked to reduced risk of death from colon cancer
Monday, January 10, 2011

Severe Skin Lesions Can Cause IBD Patients to Quit Therapy
If topical treatment fails, lesions caused by anti-tumor necrosis factor may cause discontinuation
Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Six Lots of Acetadote Injection Voluntarily Recalled
Cumberland issues recall as a precautionary measure; is small potential for particulate matter
Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Colonoscopy Offers Strong Protection Against CRC
Population study finds it effectively reduces risk for both right- and left-sided colorectal cancers
Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Clostridium Difficile Infection Up in Hospitalized Children
Risk particularly high in those with bowel disease or requiring antibiotics or immunosuppression
Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Placebos Without Deception Still Work in IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome patients find relief with known 'sugar pills'
Thursday, December 23, 2010

Rotavirus Vaccine Linked to Consistent Effect in Children
Drop in pediatric hospitalizations in 2007 to 2008 season was sustained but smaller in next season
Thursday, December 23, 2010

High Stress of Crohn's Disease Associated With Flare-Ups
Exacerbations much more likely for patients with disease-related posttraumatic stress disorder
Thursday, December 02, 2010

Burnout Driving Away Many Emergency Physicians
French study finds work-family conflicts, poor teamwork associated with burnout
Thursday, December 02, 2010

IBD Patients With Infection at Higher Risk for Complications
Patients with nosocomial infections have longer length of stay, increased mortality risk
Monday, November 29, 2010

Surgery to Remove Ingested Foreign Bodies Safe But Costly
Procedures to remove deliberately ingested items result in minor complications in only a few cases
Friday, November 26, 2010

PPI Use in Early Pregnancy Not Linked to Birth Defects
No risk to fetus seen if women take proton-pump inhibitors for gastroesophageal reflux
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Abnormal Liver Tests May Improve With Statins
Cardiovascular morbidity also improves more than in those with normal liver tests
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Reallocation of Care Would Increase PCPs' Work Weeks
Study investigates plausibility of reallocating specialty care follow-up to primary care physicians
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Gastroenteritis Outbreak Tied to Later Health Problems
Condition after water contamination linked to higher risk of renal impairment, CVD
Friday, November 19, 2010

U.S. Health Insurance Compared to 10 Other Nations
U.S. adults spend more time, money on insurance; have more coverage denials
Friday, November 19, 2010

Preventive Care, Surveillance High Among CRC Survivors
Survivors from clinical trials have higher preventive care, screening rates than general population
Thursday, November 18, 2010

Intra-Abdominal Fat Predicts Hepatectomy Complications
Is a better measure of risk of complications than outer-abdominal fat, BMI
Thursday, November 18, 2010

Fraud in Scientific Literature Appears Intentional
Characteristics of articles retracted for fraud versus error suggest deliberate effort
Thursday, November 18, 2010

Lactobacillus GG Linked to Benefits in Childhood IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome patients using probiotic have less frequent and severe abdominal pain
Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Pain Linked With Poorer Prognosis in Liver Cancer
Early pain may mean worse tumor characteristics, shorter survival in hepatocellular carcinoma
Friday, November 12, 2010

Physician-Industry Financial Ties Decreased Since 2004
But 83.8 percent of physicians still have some type of industry financial relationship
Friday, November 12, 2010

Combo Therapy With Ribavirin Superior in Children With Hep C
53 percent responded to PEG2a and ribavirin compared to 21 percent taking PEG2a and placebo
Friday, November 12, 2010

ACCF/ACG/AHA: PPIs + Antiplatelet Drugs May Be OK
Consensus document outlines scenarios when concomitant use is reasonable to prevent GI bleed
Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Obese Children Getting New Liver Face Long-Term Risk
Risk of late mortality is higher in these patients; thin patients have increased risk of early mortality
Thursday, November 04, 2010

Colorectal Screening Strategies for African-Americans Assessed
Review of 12 studies finds community-based, individually-tailored programs can be effective
Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Cholera Outbreak Strain in Haiti Identified
Laboratory testing reveals current outbreak most similar to cholera strains in South Asia
Tuesday, November 02, 2010

CDC Warns Travelers of Cholera Outbreak in Haiti
Those visiting Haiti urged to take precautions to protect themselves from the disease
Friday, October 29, 2010

Removing Deductible Affects Use of Preventive Screenings
PPO change to first-dollar coverage linked to modest increase in screening
Thursday, October 28, 2010

For Coronary Patients, H₂RA Plus Clopidogrel Spikes Risk
Combo treatment does not appear to be safer option than PPI plus clopidogrel
Thursday, October 28, 2010

Lifestyle Score, Decision Aid Affect Colon Cancer Prevention
Each of five healthy lifestyle choices decreases risk; screening decision aid not fully effective
Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Electronic Tracking Ups Capture of Endoscopy Complications
Complications requiring hospital visit found to be higher than standard reporting estimates
Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Primary Care Trails Other Specialties in Hourly Wages
In other study, physicians point to Medicare reimbursement problems, differ on reforms
Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Colorectal Screening Strategy for Minority Women Tested
CRC screening offer at mammography visit is effective, but lack of insurance remains a barrier
Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Infections Exert Heavy Mortality Toll in Cirrhosis
Infections increase mortality nearly four-fold; can be seen as additional prognostic factor in cirrhosis
Friday, October 22, 2010

Vaccines Provide Hep B Immunity in Children for at Least 5 Years
Booster doses appear unnecessary for infants who receive hexavac or infanrix hexa
Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Disc Batteries Can Cause Severe Esophageal Damage
Article reviews cases involving ingested batteries in children, offers protocol for managing cases
Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Sacrifice Makes Industry Gifts Seem More Acceptable
Residents reminded of med school sacrifices tend to perceive gifting more favorably
Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Re-Consent Important Before Secondary Use of Genetic Data
Research participants want to be asked before their data are added to federal database
Monday, September 13, 2010

Annual Medical Liability Costs Surpass $50 Billion
Account for more than 2 percent of total health care spending in the United States
Thursday, September 09, 2010

More Stomach, Fewer Chest Complaints Seen in ERs
Use of advanced imaging for both has increased greatly
Wednesday, September 08, 2010

No Increased Mortality With Undiagnosed Celiac Disease
But risks for osteoporosis and hypothyroidism are increased among older undiagnosed adults
Friday, September 03, 2010

No Benefit Seen for Vitamin Use With Colon Cancer Chemo
Multivitamins don't appear to affect disease-free, recurrence-free or overall survival
Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Rotavirus Vaccine Effective in Preventing Hospitalizations
Three-dose coverage reduces acute gastroenteritis hospitalizations in vaccinated, unvaccinated
Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Lactobacillus Reuteri Is Safe, Effective for Colicky Infants
Improvements may be due to gut microbiota changes induced by the probiotic in breast-fed babies
Monday, August 16, 2010

1,097 Foodborne Outbreaks Occurred in U.S. in 2007
Resulted in 21,244 illness cases and 18 deaths; norovirus and Salmonella most common causes
Friday, August 13, 2010

Decline Seen in Peptic Ulcer Disease Hospitalizations
Hospitalizations for H. pylori infection also fell between 1998 and 2005
Friday, August 13, 2010

ICBM: Caregiver Relationship Predicts Post-Transplant Anxiety
Depression, anxiety reduced after liver transplant, but improvement is attenuated by emotional distance
Thursday, August 12, 2010

Patients, Doctors Often Have Communication Discrepancies
Hospital surveys find relatively few patients can name doctor in charge; many don't know diagnosis
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Sponges Do Not Prevent Surgical-Site Infections
Instead, gentamicin-collagen sponges may result in more infections after colorectal surgery
Thursday, August 05, 2010

Industry-Funded Clinical Trials Yield More Positive Outcomes
Also less likely than government-, nonprofit-funded trials to be published within two years
Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Diet Appears to Influence Gut Bacteria Types
Comparative study finds different gut microbes in Italian and African children
Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Fecal Occult Blood Testing May Be Most Efficient Choice
Generally results in more life-years gained than colonoscopy; might be best choice if budget limited
Friday, July 30, 2010

CRC Screening Disparities Persist for Seniors on Medicare
Those without usual place of health care are the least likely to undergo colorectal cancer screening
Tuesday, July 20, 2010

MPV4 Vaccine Not Linked to Henoch-Schönlein Purpura
Despite periodic case reports, no cases found after more than 49,000 vaccinations
Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Improper Anesthesia Practice Causes Hepatitis Outbreak
Anesthesiologist reused contaminated single-use propofol vial on multiple patients
Friday, July 09, 2010

FOBT Accuracy Declines As Temperature Rises
Study finds colorectal cancer screening test less likely to detect cancer in summer compared to winter
Wednesday, July 07, 2010

CDC: U.S. Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Up
Mammography rates have reached a plateau; millions have not had recommended screenings
Tuesday, July 06, 2010

CDC: Surge in Childhood Hepatitis A Vaccination Stalled
Vaccination coverage grew 73 percent in 2006 to 2007 but has since plateaued
Friday, July 02, 2010

Home Symptoms Poor Indicator of Lactose Malabsorption
Scores for home symptoms worse than those reported after lactose challenge test
Thursday, July 01, 2010

Doctors Agree Malpractice Fears Drive Overuse of Tests
Almost all surveyed physicians say more tests and procedures are ordered than needed
Monday, June 28, 2010

Phone Reminders Up Colorectal Cancer Screening Rate
Increase completion of fecal occult blood testing, especially among those aged 71 to 80
Thursday, June 24, 2010

Celecoxib Linked to Lower Rate of Gastrointestinal Events
Associated with lower risk than diclofenac plus omeprazole in arthritis patients
Thursday, June 17, 2010

Functional Dyspepsia Tied to Higher Costs for Employees
Workers with condition have higher medical costs, more days of absence, lower productivity
Thursday, June 17, 2010

Fatal Medication Errors Rise in July at Teaching Hospitals
Researchers say arrival of new medical residents at least partly explains the increase
Tuesday, June 08, 2010

FDA: Claris IV Medications Recalled Due to Contamination
Recall issued due to white foreign matter found in IV bags of metronidazole and ondasetron
Tuesday, June 01, 2010

FDA: Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Fracture Risk
Product labeling changed due to higher fracture risk associated with high doses or long-term use
Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled Due to Salmonella Outbreak
Twenty-two salmonella cases in 10 states have resulted in six hospitalizations but no deaths
Monday, May 24, 2010

Many General Internists Leave Field by Mid-Career
One in six leave internal medicine versus one in 25 internal medicine subspecialists, survey finds
Friday, May 14, 2010

New FDA Program Targets Misleading Drug Advertising
Aims to teach health care providers their role in recognizing, reporting untruthful ads
Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Benefits Found Lacking for High-Dose Proton Pump Inhibitors
Other studies link PPIs to increased incidence of fractures, infection
Tuesday, May 11, 2010

CDC: California Increases HBV Vaccination in At-Risk Adults
But the annual incidence rate of hepatocellular carcinoma in the United States has increased
Friday, May 07, 2010

DDW: Fewer Child Hepatitis C Cases ID'd Than Expected
Researchers estimate that very few children with the condition are receiving appropriate care
Monday, May 03, 2010

Risk Factors for Physician Misconduct Identified
Male sex, lower socioeconomic status, and difficulty in medical school increase misconduct risk
Wednesday, April 28, 2010

FDA Changes Medical Device Advisory Committee Process
Expert panels reviewing devices for premarket approval will discuss information differently
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Interruptions Increase Medication Errors by Nurses
The higher the frequency of interruptions, the greater the error severity
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Financial Ties Negatively Affect Perceptions of Research Quality
Patients believe their physicians' ties also influence clinical care
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Most Doctors Not Knowledgeable About Herbals
Survey also finds health care providers think the public has 'misplaced faith' in herbal medicines
Monday, April 26, 2010

ACP: Updates Summarize Key Studies From 2009
Annals of Internal Medicine articles address important advances in five fields of medicine
Friday, April 23, 2010

Lactose-Intolerant Can Tolerate Cup of Milk Daily
Most adults with presumed lactose intolerance can tolerate 12 to 15 g of lactose
Thursday, April 22, 2010

Non-Teaching Hospitals Found Superior for Colon Resection
Teaching, non-teaching hospitals evaluated for mortality, length of stay, costs
Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Review Finds Surprisingly High Death Rate for Kids' Choking
Airway obstruction is infrequent, but 2003 data show 3.4 percent in-hospital mortality rate
Monday, April 19, 2010

Many Physicians Using Inappropriate FOBT Methods
Home fecal occult blood tests recommended for cancer screening, but in-office tests common
Thursday, April 15, 2010

Deficiencies in Colorectal Cancer Screening Addressed
Reports call for interventions to reduce screening underuse; studies to reduce overuse, misuse
Wednesday, April 14, 2010

New Clinical Algorithms Guide Gastrointestinal Diagnosis
Rome Foundation tool incorporates clear pathways to diagnosis for challenging GI disorders
Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Hispanics Have Limited Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening
Low screening rates linked with less availability of endoscopy in Hispanic communities
Monday, April 12, 2010

Biofeedback Effective Levator Ani Syndrome Treatment
Teaches pelvic floor muscle relaxation; reduces pain more than electrogalvanic stimulation, massage
Friday, April 09, 2010

Study Finds Delays in Endoscopy Common for GI Bleeding
Half of U.K. hospitals lack out-of-hours endoscopy rota for acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Friday, April 02, 2010

Proton-Pump Inhibitors' Link to Osteoporosis Assessed
PPI use does not appear to increase risk of osteoporosis or bone mineral density loss
Friday, April 02, 2010

Colorectal Cancer in Distant Family Can Increase Risk
Positive second- and third-degree family history can affect CRC risk, though less than first-degree
Monday, March 29, 2010

Seniors on Adjuvant Chemo Have Less Toxic Regimens
Older colon cancer patients on chemo also have fewer adverse events than younger patients
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Gastrointestinal Symptoms Linked to Childhood Abuse
The connection is partially mediated by psychological distress
Monday, March 15, 2010

Pediatric C. difficile-Related Hospitalizations Increasing
Study finds incidence lowest in newborns and highest in children aged 1 to 4 years
Monday, March 15, 2010

Obesity and Alcohol Combined Raise Risk of Liver Disease
Studies show higher BMI plus high alcohol consumption increases risk in both men, women
Friday, March 12, 2010

Severe Liver Injury Still a Concern in Isoniazid Treatment
Severe injuries, deaths seen in isoniazid-treated patients underscore need for close monitoring
Monday, March 08, 2010

Medical Checklists Needed to Improve Care and Outcomes
Johns Hopkins authors advocate medical checklist use and propose a process to develop them
Monday, February 22, 2010

FDA Issues Maalox Total Relief Warning
Consumers warned not to mistake Maalox Total Relief for Maalox antacid products
Thursday, February 18, 2010

H. Pylori Often Unrelated to Children's Gastrointestinal Pain
Review finds no link with recurrent abdominal pain, but possible link with unspecified pain
Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Metastatic Prostate Cancer Mechanism Identified
Studies suggest that inhibition of the EZH2 enzyme may prevent suppression of oncogene
Monday, February 15, 2010

Gluten-Free Camp Helpful for Children With Celiac Disease
Quality of life measures improve after short exposure to environment of unrestricted foods
Monday, February 15, 2010

2009 H1N1-Related Deaths and Hospitalizations Examined
CDC finds cases, related hospitalizations and deaths highest among 18 to 64 year olds
Monday, February 15, 2010

Mnemonic Device for Patient Decision-Making Assessed
'CURVES' approach less complex and time-consuming for emergency decisions
Friday, February 12, 2010

Laparoscopic Practice Takes Physical Toll on Surgeons
Study finds that 87 percent of laparoscopic surgeons suffer discomfort or physical symptoms
Thursday, February 11, 2010

Dietary Supplement Suspected of Causing Selenium Poisoning
Case finding study suggests liquid supplement responsible for 201 cases in 10 states
Thursday, February 11, 2010

Reducing Skin Toxicity During Cancer Treatment Studied
Skin toxicity is the most common adverse event seen with certain cancer drugs
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

AHRQ: U.S. Adults Seeing Big Barriers to Specialty Care
About one in 13 who need specialty care report 'big problem' in gaining access to specialists
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

FDA Initiative Aims to Cut Medical Radiation Exposure
Focus of efforts include computed tomography, nuclear medicine studies and fluoroscopy
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Use of Feeding Tubes in Adults With Dementia Varies Widely
Review assesses tube insertion in hospitalized nursing-home residents with cognitive impairment
Tuesday, February 09, 2010

CD Increases Knowledge, Comfort With Genetic Testing
Study suggests CD may facilitate informed consent in patients at high risk of cancer
Tuesday, February 09, 2010

H1N1 Vaccination Still Highly Recommended
H1N1 activity leveling off, but CDC still recommends vaccination
Monday, February 08, 2010

Many American Adults Do Not Get Recommended Vaccines
40,000 to 50,000 die each year of vaccine-preventable diseases, per report
Monday, February 08, 2010

Coalition Launches Campaign to Limit Residents' Hours
Advocates say 30-hour workdays cause fatigue and medical errors that impact patient safety
Friday, February 05, 2010

Health Care Spending Makes Record Leap in GDP Share
GDP health share now estimated at 17.3 percent; health spending in 2019 projected at $4.5 trillion
Thursday, February 04, 2010

Diversity Growth Incremental in the Medical Professions
A century after the Flexner Report, minorities still woefully underrepresented and obstacles remain
Thursday, February 04, 2010

The Lancet Retracts Study Linking MMR Vaccine, Autism
Medical panel finds several elements of the controversial study to be incorrect
Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Colorectal Cancer Screening Approach Studied in Seniors
Computed tomographic colonography found to be safe and effective in older individuals
Friday, January 29, 2010

Disease Now Main Cause of Death in Darfur Conflict
As violence-related deaths have subsided, deaths related to diarrhea have increased
Friday, January 22, 2010

Treatments Linked to Lower Risk of C. difficile Recurrence
Patients treated with two monoclonal antibodies targeting bacteria's toxins, along with antibiotics
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Tylenol Recall in Effect Includes Several Other Drugs
Motrin, Benadryl and Rolaids are also part of recall by Johnson & Johnson subsidiary
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Biomedical Research Funding Shows Decline in 2008
The decline followed 7.8 percent annual increases in 1994 to 2003, 3.4 percent in 2003 to 2007
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Increased Caffeine Linked to Reduced Hepatic Fibrosis
Daily consumption of more than two cups of coffee may be associated with less severe disease
Monday, January 11, 2010

Precautions and Training Can Reduce Scalpel Injuries
Study suggests technological innovations reduce the need for traditional blades
Thursday, December 31, 2009

Over 85s Function Well Despite Disease and Disability
'Oldest old' are fastest growing segment of the global population
Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Patients Often Lack Knowledge of Their Own Medications
Study suggests incorporating them into medication management would improve safety
Thursday, December 10, 2009

RSNA: Many Abdominal/Pelvic CT Scans May Not Be Needed
Unindicated scans have no clinical benefit while exposing patients to excess radiation
Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Women Researchers Lag Behind Men in Grant Awards
Study finds 36.2 percent of women researchers earn awards versus 45.6 percent of men
Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Study Finds Surgeon Burnout Associated With Medical Errors
Depersonalization, emotional exhaustion linked to higher chance of reporting recent errors
Friday, November 27, 2009

Most Medical Journals Have Conflict of Interest Policies
Still, study suggests definition of conflict and disclosure requirements of authors vary greatly
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Home Care Nursing Program for Cancer Patients Evaluated
Program improves chemotherapy adverse reactions and reduces the use of medical services
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Optical Techniques Accurately Identify Precancerous Polyps
Study suggests new techniques may be as reliable and accurate as conventional histopathology
Monday, November 16, 2009

Slow Eating Raises Response to Appetite Control Hormones
Study finds slower eating rate linked to higher anorexigenic gut peptide response
Monday, November 16, 2009

Study Finds Costs of Quality Programs Burden Practices
Another study finds many clinical trials change study design outcomes without explanation
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Medical Errors Disclosure Can Help Physicians and Patients
Second study suggests patients give higher quality ratings when staff report mistakes
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Stats Helps Paint Picture of H1N1 Hospitalizations
Study reviews cases of flu hospitalizations and deaths in California from April to August
Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Background Disease Rates Important in H1N1 Pandemic
Awareness is essential to prevent public fears that could hinder mass immunization programs
Monday, November 02, 2009

IDSA: Study Looks at Rates of C. difficile Hospital Infections
Higher rates of infection found in hospitals with fewer than 100 beds than in larger hospitals
Friday, October 30, 2009

Overweight Patients May Have Effect on Doctor's Attitude
Study finds that physicians may have lower respect for patients with higher body mass index
Thursday, October 29, 2009

ACG: GI Disorders in Military, 9/11 Responders Studied
Active-duty military and World Trade Center responders may have higher disorder rates
Monday, October 26, 2009

Medical School Enrollment Continues to Expand
Number of residency slots also needs to increase to meet future demand for physicians
Monday, October 26, 2009

Death After Bariatric Surgery in Extremely Obese Examined
Study finds extremely obese at higher risk of death within one year of bariatric surgery
Friday, October 23, 2009

Some Hospital Staff Predicted to Be Infection Superspreaders
Hand washing compliance by staff in contact with all patients has biggest impact
Thursday, October 22, 2009

Sources Find Different Numbers of Active Physicians
Study compares projections of future physician work force using U.S. Census, AMA Masterfile
Wednesday, October 21, 2009

ASA: IV Dextrose Found to Ease Postoperative Nausea
Patients treated after surgery had lower nausea, vomiting scores, needed less rescue anti-emetics
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

FDA Launches Drug Disposal Advice Web Page
Flushing recommended for some drugs with potentially deadly effects
Friday, October 16, 2009

Study Looks at Enema Benefits in Constipated Children
Addition of regular enemas found to provide little benefit to oral laxative regimen
Thursday, October 15, 2009

Study Evaluates Hospital Quality and Mortality Rates
Findings suggest major quality differences between hospitals, but mortality rate improving
Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Lifestyle Counseling May Help Obese With Weight Loss
Study targeting prevention of weight gain showed better success over 12-month duration
Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Health Care Disparities Among States Found to Be Widening
Commonwealth Fund Commission state report card emphasizes need for health care reform
Friday, October 09, 2009

Oral Vaccine May Help Prevent Endemic Cholera
Findings show inexpensive and locally-produced vaccine to be safe and effective
Friday, October 09, 2009

Roundtable Discussion Tackles Health Care Reform
Improvements in payment, more data to guide decisions could lead to wiser health spending
Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Medical Students Want More Practice of Medicine Training
Report finds time devoted to medical economics does not adversely affect clinical training quality
Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Effectiveness and Cost Help to Make Coverage Decisions
Study suggests countries that use these two criteria can also incorporate other factors
Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Augmentation of Antiemetic Drug Regimen Explored
Adding casopitant may reduce chemotherapy-induced vomiting and rescue drug use
Tuesday, October 06, 2009

New Guidelines Endorsed for Pediatric Hepatitis B
Recommendations aim to improve management and treatment of children with the infection
Monday, October 05, 2009

Surgical Masks Found to Be Non-Inferior to Respirators
Masks may be just as effective as respirators in preventing flu in health care workers
Thursday, October 01, 2009

CDC Says States Not Meeting Fruit and Veggie Objectives
State-by-state report finds states deficient in supporting healthy food in stores and schools
Thursday, October 01, 2009

Bacterial Infections Are a Factor in Many H1N1 Deaths
Finding underscores importance of pneumococcal vaccination for those at high risk for pneumonia
Wednesday, September 30, 2009

H1N1 Virus's Genetic Makeup Appears to Be Staying Stable
CDC suggests forthcoming vaccine likely to be very effective in preventing the disease
Monday, September 28, 2009

Review Advises Hand Washing, Other Antiviral Measures
Masks, gloves, focusing on children's hygiene helpful in preventing respiratory virus spread
Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Spotlight on Social Networking Use Among Medical Students
Survey finds a minority of medical schools have policies governing online posting by students
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Sleep Aid May Lead to More Acid Reflux Exposure
In patients with acid reflux, acid events lasted much longer after taking zolpidem than placebo
Friday, September 18, 2009

Mediterranean Diet More Costly to Follow Than Western
Study also finds risk of weight gain is greater for those who have higher daily food costs
Friday, September 18, 2009

Gastric Bypass Patients Need Modified Nursing Care
Complications can arise if they are treated the same as normal weight patients
Thursday, September 17, 2009

Taxes on Sugared Sodas Could Cut Consumption
Price increase would deter some from buying; money could be used for health programs
Thursday, September 17, 2009

FDA Approves Four Vaccines for H1N1 Influenza
Clinical studies have shown robust immune response in adults within 10 days
Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Drug Interaction E-Alerts Show Benefit to Patient Safety
Electronic alerts reduce adverse events including death and disability, as well as costs
Monday, September 14, 2009

Department Issues New HIPAA Notification Regulations
HHS regulations cover need to notify individuals after breaches of their health information
Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Health Care Financing Model Rewards Efficient Care
Incentives for reducing potentially avoidable costs put focus on quality
Friday, August 21, 2009

Palliative Care Intervention Beneficial in Advanced Cancer
Nurse-led intervention increases quality of life, but has limited effect on symptom intensity
Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Difference Between Near Miss, Wrong-Site Surgery Studied
Near misses more likely to involve surgical team members who feel able to express concerns
Monday, August 17, 2009

Alarm Symptoms Often Do Not Result in Timely Diagnosis
Many evaluated for hematuria, hemoptysis, other conditions lack definite diagnoses after three years
Friday, August 14, 2009

Discharge Summaries Often Lack Pending Test Results
Also often lack provider follow-up information; can lead to medical errors
Thursday, August 13, 2009

FDA Aims to Ease Access to Investigational Drugs
New rules make the drugs more widely available to seriously ill patients outside clinical trials
Wednesday, August 12, 2009

HHS Releases Reports on Health Insurance Reform
Health and Human Services says reform would decrease costs, increase number of options
Friday, August 07, 2009

Editorial Opposes European Commission Proposals
Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin editorial warns against loosening restrictions on drug promotion
Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Electronic Disease Surveillance Systems Vary Widely
Lack of unified systems will increase cost of data sharing, report predicts
Friday, July 31, 2009

U.S. Health Data Network a Powerful Tool for Quality
DARTNet, a prototype for data sharing, already gives clinicians access to data on 400,000 patients
Friday, July 31, 2009

Pregnant Women, Children Among H1N1 Vaccine Priorities
CDC panel also says health care workers should be among first-line recipients
Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Methods to Determine Health Care Priorities Questioned
Debate over whether to base resource allocation on measures of patient or public attitudes
Friday, July 24, 2009

Camera Phones Can Help Doctors Make Rare Diagnoses
Patient captured images of transient symptoms and gave them to her doctor
Friday, July 24, 2009

Emergency Clinicians Need Training to Treat Blast Injuries
With terrorism threat, emergency teams need to know how to treat injuries from explosions
Thursday, July 23, 2009

Obesity Rates Highest Among African-American Population
Prevalence among African-Americans 51 percent higher than among Caucasians
Friday, July 17, 2009

Probiotics May Not Help Treat Severe Malnutrition
But reduced outpatient mortality warrants further investigation
Friday, July 10, 2009

Obesity Rates for American Adults Still Going Up
CDC survey finds a quarter of the population in 32 states is now obese
Thursday, July 09, 2009

Priorities Set for Comparative Effectiveness Research
Best ways to spend $400 million research budget identified
Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Oncology Best Supportive Care Studies Faulted
Systematic review demonstrates need to improve studies' methodological and ethical validity
Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Americans Paying for More of Their Health Care Costs
Families with individual coverage may spend 22 to 50 percent of household income on health care
Wednesday, June 24, 2009

President Signs Tobacco Law, Acts on Medicare Coverage
New law regulates tobacco marketing; Medicare reform to cut costs for seniors in coverage gap
Monday, June 22, 2009

Reinforced Infection Control Needed to Combat H1N1
Health care personnel are picking up infections in medical and community settings
Monday, June 22, 2009

AMA: Policy Statement Supports Health Care Reform
Association also adopts strategies to reduce medical school debt, increase supply of physicians
Thursday, June 18, 2009

Glove Perforation Raises Odds of Surgical Site Infection
But surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis eliminates the risk, study finds
Thursday, June 18, 2009

Individual Mandate for Health Insurance Affordable and Fair
Perspective offers that compulsory minimum health insurance would benefit health care reform
Wednesday, June 17, 2009

AMA: Air Travel Guidelines Needed to Prevent Flu's Spread
Separate policy recognizes health care facilities' role in sustainable, healthy food system
Wednesday, June 17, 2009

AMA: Guidance Offered on Medical Record Breaches
American Medical Association also addresses male breast cancer, anti-aging hormone use
Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Adverse Events for Colonoscopy Increase With Age in Elderly
Physicians also should consider their patient's comorbidities before recommending procedure
Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Sweeping Medical Reforms Lack Medical Liability Element
Focus is on cost control, with other issues not yet addressed
Monday, June 15, 2009

Bill Giving FDA Authority Over Tobacco on Way to President
House of Representatives rapidly endorses Senate's version of bill passed late Thursday
Friday, June 12, 2009

Senate Approves Bill Giving FDA Authority Over Tobacco
Measure requires companies to list ingredients and agency to approve new products
Thursday, June 11, 2009

Many U.K. Trained Doctors Stay in National Health Service
And men and women found to choose similar career paths
Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Rotavirus Vaccine Studied in Nicaraguan Children
Vaccine not as effective as previous trials conducted in developed countries
Wednesday, June 03, 2009

DDW: Drug Promotion, Especially to Docs, Ups Sales
Every $243 spent on professional promotion of Zelnorm resulted in one more prescription
Tuesday, June 02, 2009

ASCO: Personalized Cancer Treatments Found Effective
BiovaxID improves survival in follicular lymphoma; trastuzumab cuts death risk in gastric cancer
Monday, June 01, 2009

ASCO: Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatments Analyzed
Surgery in colorectal patients may be unnecessary; efficacy of other GI cancer treatments discussed
Monday, June 01, 2009

Democrats Set Ambitious Goal for Health Care Reform
Physicians can take lead to get much-needed federal legislation passed
Thursday, May 21, 2009

Medicare Denies Coverage for 'Virtual Colonoscopy'
Advocacy, professional groups say decision will prevent widespread screening that could save lives
Thursday, May 14, 2009

Exercise and Diet Support Slows Cancer Survivor Decline
Counseling and health information helps patients lose weight and slows functional decline
Tuesday, May 12, 2009

SCAI: Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Major Heart Risks
Heartburn drugs may reduce activity of clopidogrel in patients with coronary stents
Thursday, May 07, 2009

Medical Center Press Releases Often Lacking Key Details
Many overstate importance and clinical relevance of studies but omit cautions and limitations
Tuesday, May 05, 2009

New Web-based Information Source to Support UK Clinicians
NHS Evidence employs technology and rigorous criteria to assure relevance and quality
Thursday, April 30, 2009

NEJM Commends New Conflict of Interest Proposal
Editorialist says comprehensive recommendations could significantly impact practices, institutions
Thursday, April 30, 2009

FDA Requires OTC Pain Relievers to Display Warnings
New rule requires warnings on stomach bleeding, liver damage on NSAIDs and acetaminophen
Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Specialist Centers Key to Treating Cystic Fibrosis
Outlook has steadily improved thanks to more aggressive treatment
Wednesday, April 29, 2009

China's Organ Procurement Troubles Most US Clinicians
Most US health care professionals will not recommend patients get a liver transplant in China
Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Pharmacist Involvement May Decrease Medication Errors
Two studies suggest benefits of an interdisciplinary medication reconciliation process
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Steep Copayments Increase Risk of Non-Adherence
Higher out-of-pocket drug costs delay initiation of therapy for patients with chronic conditions
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

ACP: Board Votes to Enhance Perception of Primary Care
Regents support measures including legislation to fund studies assessing value of primary care
Friday, April 24, 2009

Having Health Insurance May Not Improve Mortality Risk
Researchers say finding suggests universal coverage would not decrease US death rate
Thursday, April 23, 2009

Stretches Without Health Insurance More Common
Change from early 1980s to early 2000s seen particularly in those with lowest education level
Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Continuity of Care Declining for Medicare Beneficiaries
Less than a third of beneficiaries saw their PCP when they were hospitalized in 2006
Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Gastrointestinal Symptoms Common in Fibromyalgia
Nearly all fibromyalgia patients had functional gastrointestinal disorder, compared to 39 percent of study controls
Thursday, April 16, 2009

Little Progress in Reducing Foodborne Illness
Gaps in U.S. food safety system continue to let dangerous food reach the table
Friday, April 10, 2009

Financial Rewards for Healthy Behavior Can Be Effective
But the practice can be fraught with moral dilemmas
Friday, April 10, 2009

Electronic Prescribing Online-Learning Tools Launched
American Medical Association tools will help physicians evaluate ePrescribing systems
Thursday, April 02, 2009

Changes Needed in New-Drug Evaluation Process
Patients get 'poor return on investment'; independent evaluation and transparency needed
Wednesday, April 01, 2009

New Health Program Leads to Questions in the UK
Program calls for each primary care trust to seek a general practitioner-led health center
Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Safe Practice Scores Do Not Add Up to Fewer Patient Deaths
Safe Practices Survey data only shows how hospitals have implemented safety guidelines
Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Cost Barriers Slow Adoption of Electronic Health Records
But government intervention and funding could quickly spur improvement
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Transdermal Patches Pose Burn Risk During Scans
Metal in patches can cause burns during MRI
Friday, March 06, 2009

Obama Wants to Spend $630 Billion on Health Care Reform
President's plan calls for replacement of Medicare reimbursement system, increase in FDA budget
Thursday, March 05, 2009

Proton Pump Inhibitors May Reduce Benefits of Clopidogrel
Concurrent use of both drugs after acute coronary syndrome linked to higher risk of adverse outcomes
Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Vitamin K Doesn't Reduce Bleeding in Warfarin Patients
But single dose in overanticoagulated patients may help lower international normalized ratio
Tuesday, March 03, 2009

US Motor Vehicle-Related Death Rates Vary Geographically
Mortality rate in the South double that of the Northeast
Monday, March 02, 2009

Insurance Essential for Good Health, Well-Being
Report calls on policymakers, public to address uninsurance problem
Tuesday, February 24, 2009

US Health Spending May Have Hit $2.4 Trillion in 2008
Private health spending growth due to hit 15-year low
Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Proposed Changes to Health Care Would Reduce Costs
Investing in health care reform will improve outcomes, save money
Thursday, February 19, 2009

Transparency, Globalization Growing in Clinical Research
Enhanced data reporting, increased globalization among recent trends in clinical trial research
Thursday, February 19, 2009

Implementing a Quality Improvement Faculty Path
Criteria include broadening promotion factors, considering publication alternatives
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Ads Featuring 'Drug Facts Box' Help Educate Consumers
Replacement of brief summary with 'facts box' may lead to better informed medication choices
Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Agencies Must Do More to Prevent Foodborne Disease
Salmonella outbreak demonstrates need for change; irradiation should be considered
Thursday, February 12, 2009

Care Coordination Programs Don't Benefit Medicare Patients
Few such programs reduce hospitalizations, monthly expenditures or improve quality of care
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

CDC Analyzes Salmonella Peanut Butter Outbreak
Report highlights complexities of 'ingredient-driven' outbreaks and importance of rapid investigation
Monday, February 09, 2009

US Outpatient Surgeries Increasingly Common
Outpatient surgeries accounted for half of all surgeries in 1996 and nearly two-thirds of surgeries in 2006
Friday, January 30, 2009

Bisphenol A Levels Do Not Decrease with Fasting
Levels point to non-food exposure, storage in body tissue
Thursday, January 29, 2009

Clopidogrel/Proton Pump Inhibitor Combo Questioned
Taking both can increase heart attack patients' risk of reinfarction
Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Clinical Information Technology Leads to Safer Hospitals
Automated records associated with lower mortality, fewer complications
Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Peanut Butter Crackers, Dog Snacks Among Recalled Items
CDC, FDA believe Georgia plant is source of Salmonella outbreak
Thursday, January 22, 2009

Hundreds Acquired Hepatitis B, C in US Health Care Settings
Thirty-three outbreaks found in non-hospital health care settings over decade; more than 60,000 patients were at risk
Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Withdrawal Time Policy Not Linked to Polyp Discovery
After endoscopists devoted at least seven minutes during colonoscopy, polyp detection didn't rise
Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Fewer Polyps Detected by Inexperienced Nurses
Polyps more likely to be missed in colonoscopies staffed with less-experienced nurses
Tuesday, December 30, 2008

AHA: Medical Usage High Among Heart Failure Patients
Each year, those with severe disease see up to 23 clinicians
Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Premiums Up, Coverage Down for Medicare Part D Plans
Nearly all stand-alone Medicare Part D plans will have a coverage gap in 2009
Monday, November 10, 2008

Cancer Literature Emphasizing Racial Disparity May Backfire
Literature discourages readers if racial disparities are emphasized
Thursday, November 06, 2008

Access to Primary Care Key to US Health Care Reform
Careers in primary care should be supported and promoted
Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Credit Crisis to Take Long-Term Toll on Health System
UK's National Health Service will have no real growth in funding
Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Placebo Treatments Commonly Utilized
Prescribing placebo treatments viewed as both common and ethical
Friday, October 24, 2008

Financial Bailout Puts US Health Care Reform in Jeopardy
Neither McCain's nor Obama's proposals would escape unscathed
Wednesday, October 22, 2008

UK Researchers Demand Regulatory Relief
Regulatory burden of clinical research threatens to inhibit delivery of potential life-saving benefits
Friday, October 17, 2008

News Media Under-Report Drug Company Funding of Research
Few newspapers have written policy on reporting funding and using generic names for drugs
Tuesday, September 30, 2008

No Change to 2009 Part B Medicare Premium
First time since 2000 that premium has not been raised yearly
Monday, September 22, 2008

Hepatitis B Screening Recommendations Expanded
CDC says people born in Asia and Africa, at-risk populations should be tested
Friday, September 19, 2008

Antibiotic Resistance Has Become a Global Pandemic
Major medical breakthroughs under threat from loss of antibiotic efficacy
Friday, September 19, 2008

Lancet Supports WHO Report on Health Inequality
Journal applauds report's call to action, will participate in conference and publish theme issue
Friday, August 29, 2008

Outlook Mixed on US Presidential Candidates' Health Plans
Commentary examines potential benefits, flaws in McCain and Obama health care proposals
Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Seniors Likely to Find Medicare Health Web Site Unusable
Study of computer-savvy seniors shows the site is difficult to use and navigate
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Comorbidities Worsen Fatigue in HIV-Positive Patients
Fatigue severity and symptom scores worsen with increasing numbers of comorbidities among HIV patients
Friday, August 15, 2008

Over 1 Billion U.S. Doctor, Hospital Visits Logged in 2006
CDC attributes increase to aging of the U.S. population
Thursday, August 07, 2008

International Issue of Torture Complicity Analyzed
Medical community may condone torture or fail to intervene
Friday, August 01, 2008

FDA Approves First Generic Divalproex Sodium
Like name-brand Depakote, generic versions will come with warnings on liver damage, pancreatitis
Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Use of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endocarditis Discouraged
Should not be given routinely for dental and other procedures
Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Exception Reporting Improves Pay-for-Performance Benefits
Inappropriate exclusion is rare
Thursday, July 17, 2008

Health Cash Incentives for Poor People Debated
Affirmative side says they may reduce health inequality; negative side doubts significant benefit
Wednesday, July 09, 2008

CDC: 2007-2008 Rotavirus Season Unusually Mild
New vaccine may be responsible for delayed disease activity, fewer severe cases
Monday, June 30, 2008