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New Study Highlights Primary Drivers of Cost of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care
Unplanned emergency service and medication utilization make up the majority of costs of IBD care, reported researchers.
Daily Dose: Bempedoic Acid Linked to 20% Reduction in Total CV Events
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Survey Data Highlight Need for Education on Ulcerative Colitis Among Primary Care Clinicians
Survey findings presented at the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress suggest a need for education among some health care specialists about the clinical presentation of ulcerative colitis.
Gabapentinoid Use Increasing in US Despite Concerns Over Coprescribing, Off-Label Use
Gabapentinoid use increased from 4.0% of the population reporting use of the medication in 2015 to 4.7% in 2021, according to new data.
Daily Dose: Childhood Stress & Risk for Cardiometabolic Disease
New Research Suggests Outpatient C. difficile May be Underdiagnosed in US
Findings showed a high incidence of outpatient Clostridioides difficile infection despite a low rate of testing.
Daily Dose: Disparities in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Vaccination Provides Moderate Protection against Long COVID in Children
Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 was associated with reduced risk of long COVID for at least 12 months in children and adolescents in a new large retrospective study.
Daily Dose: Lack of Osteoporosis Screening, Treatment in Patients with Cirrhosis
Top 10 Diets for 2024: US News & World Report Rankings
US News and World Report released its annual “Best Diets” rankings for 2024. Out of 30 of the most popular diets ranked by health experts, these 10 came out on top.
Cancer Deaths are Decreasing, but New Cases are Expected to Reach Peak in 2024
Over 4 million cancer deaths have been reverted since 1991, but new cancer cases are estimated to reach over 2 million, according to new data from an annual American Cancer Society report.
Daily Dose: Semaglutide Not Linked to Suicide Ideation
More Childhood Stress Linked to Increased Risk for Cardiometabolic Disease
Findings from new study suggest that promoting healthy coping strategies for stress during early life can reduce cardiometabolic risk, report researchers.
Daily Dose: Hospitalization for COVID-19 vs for Flu Linked to More Long-Term Outcomes
Study Reveals Disparities in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Based on Race, Sex, and Immigration Status
Findings showed that IBD phenotype varied by race, although foreign-born participants of all races showed evidence of later onset and milder disease.
Daily Dose: NAFLD Associated with Adverse Outcomes Regardless of BMI
Consuming More Food, Beverages with Added Sugar Linked to Greater Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
Compared to the lowest intake of AS-rich food and beverages, the highest intake was associated with a 59% higher risk of developing MetS, according to new findings.
Daily Dose: Frequent Addition of Salt to Food Raises Risk of CKD
Screening and Treatment for Osteoporosis Lacking for Persons with Cirrhosis, According to Real-World Analysis
Less than a quarter of persons with cirrhosis who are diagnosed with osteoporosis are started on treatment, reported researchers.
Daily Dose: High BMI in Adolescence Linked to CKD in Young Adulthood
ACG Releases New Clinical Guideline for Management of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease
The new guideline underscores the need to overcome barriers to alcohol use disorder treatment and expand multidisciplinary care for patients with ALD.
Semaglutide Linked to Lower Risk of Suicidal Ideation in Patients with Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
Semaglutide was associated with a lower risk of first-time and recurrent suicidal ideations in patients with obesity or overweight or T2D, according to new study.
Obesity Management: What Clinicians Need to Know in 2024
Angela Fitch, MD, president of the Obesity Medicine Association, details what to look forward to this year in terms of obesity management.
Colorectal Cancer Incidence Has Increased Among Younger Men, Not Women, According to Recent Study
Data from recent Austrian study suggest that sex should be considered when determining screening age for colorectal cancer, reported authors.
Daily Dose: Higher Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake May Slow Pulmonary Fibrosis Disease Progression
Advancements in Obesity Medicine in 2023: Breakthroughs and Shifting Perspectives on Treatment
President of the Obesity Medicine Association discusses how clinician perspectives on obesity and obesity treatment are changing for the better.
Frequent Addition of Salt to Food Linked to Higher Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease
Adults who said they always added extra salt to their food had an 11% higher risk for developing CKD compared with those who never or only rarely added salt, according to new research.
High BMI in Adolescence Linked to Early CKD in Young Adulthood, Shows New Research
Findings underscore the importance of preventive measures and management of risk factors associated with CKD in adolescents with elevated BMI, report researchers.
Daily Dose: US Childhood Vaccination Exemption Rate Unprecedented in 2022-23
Daily Dose: Menstrual Disorders Raise Risk for Future CVD in Young Women
