April 2020 Briefing – Gastroenterology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for April 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Most Female Physicians Have Faced Sexist Patient Comments
Sexual harassment by patients can negatively affect physician-patient relationship, quality of care
ASCO: Liquid Biopsy Accurate for Detecting Colorectal Cancer
Novel assay to detect circulating tumor cells has high sensitivity, specificity for precancerous lesions
Short-Lived Benefits for Abusive Supervisory Behavior
Positive indirect effect on work engagement via recovery level, which is short-lived
Anti-TL1A Monoclonal Antibody, Tulisokibart, Aids Ulcerative Colitis
In addition, genetic test may assist in identifying patients more likely to respond
ACG: Fecal Transplant Safe in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Fecal microbiota transplantation seems safe, increases microbial diversity, may improve ALP
Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy, RYGB Equally Effective in Weight Loss
Studies show no significant difference in BMI loss at five years between these laparoscopic procedures
Enrolling in Aerodigestive Clinic Cuts Children’s Inpatient Days
Enrollment of children with special health care needs linked to 6.8 fewer hospital days per patient per year
GLP-1 RA Use Linked to Retained Gastric Contents During Endoscopies
17.4 percent in GLP-1 RA group undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopies had food retention versus none in the control group
ACG: Diphenhydramine Ups Sedation in Chronic Opioid Users
Improvement in sedation scores for patients using chronic opioids scheduled to undergo colonoscopy
