Today's Health News
Histologic Inflammation With IBD Tied to Serious Infections
Authors say achieving histologic remission for both Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis may reduce the risk for serious infections
White House Looks to Curb Big Pharma’s Sky-High Drug Prices
If a drug is too expensive, the Biden administration will use federal law to grant patent licenses to rival pharma companies
Colorectal Screening Rates Do Not Differ by 10-Year Life Expectancy in Seniors
Authors say that screening based on individual life expectancy, rather than age, may improve screening selection and value
Many Patients of Color Expect and Prepare for Unfair Health Care
In a recent survey, 55 percent of Black respondents said they believe they must be careful about their appearance to get fair treatment in doctors' offices
Five Health Conditions Linked to Subsequent Diagnosis of MS
Depression, sexual dysfunction, constipation, cystitis, UTI of unspecified site associated with MS diagnosis
Markers of Inflammation Can Predict 180-Day Mortality in Cirrhosis
20 markers of inflammation correlated with 180-day mortality; no correlations observed with liver-related admissions
GERD Is Common Indication for Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Most patients requiring revision underwent sleeve gastrectomy as primary procedure; revisional surgery is most often RYGB
Amid Salmonella Outbreak, Consumers Should Avoid Unknown Brands of Cantaloupe
Eighteen more illnesses have been reported since Nov. 24, and the list of stores that sold recalled products has grown
Recent Decline in Risk for CRC Recurrence Seen in Stage I to III Disease
Patients with stage III disease had a shorter time from surgery to recurrence than those with stage I disease
Two-Week DAA Prophylaxis Prevents Hep C After Kidney Transplant
Two-week DAA optimal for preventing infection in individuals without HCV viremia who received kidney from HCV-viremia-positive donors