American College of Gastroenterology, Oct. 25-30
Weight Loss Durable for Years After Bariatric Surgery in Teens
Additionally, durable remission of coexisting conditions seen
Risk Factors Found for Neurogenic Bladder After Rectal Cancer Surgery
Lower abdominal visceral fat area and prolonged surgery are independent risk factors
Low Zinc Levels Seen With Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy
Zinc deficiency is significantly associated with higher severity of cirrhosis and higher grades of hepatic encephalopathy
Most Adults Lack Knowledge About Pancreatic Cancer
Most people erroneously think pancreatic cancer occurs only in older people and that they cannot alter risk
More Than One-Third Have ED Visit Within 90 Days Before Cancer Diagnosis
Likelihood of emergency department use before cancer diagnosis increases with rurality, living in marginalized areas
Policies About Late-Career Physicians Are Considered Successful
Policies varied in the testing required, funding, processes after a positive screening result, and decision-making around concerning results
Uninsurance Plays Major Role in Racial Disparities Seen in Cancer Diagnosis
Lack of insurance accounts for significant proportion of racial, ethnic disparities in stage III to IV diagnoses across range of cancers
ACG: GLP-1 RAs Tied to Lower Risk for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Findings seen in people with type 2 diabetes
ACG: 2000 to 2022 Saw Rise in Early-Onset CRC Mortality in the United States
Increase in mortality seen in both early- and late-stage tumors
