Weight Loss Surgery May Prolong Life for People With Diabetes
Obesity in people with diabetes can shorten their lifespan. Researchers compared long-term survival outcomes with regard to use of traditional weight loss methods vs bariatric surgery.
Preventive Medicine
Multidisciplinary COPD Screening May Improve Smoking Cessation Efforts
A pilot study of diverse health professionals explored the feasibility and effectiveness of screening and educating patients at high-risk for COPD.
Outcomes of Hospital-Acquired Infections in Patients With Severe COVID-19
Investigators conducted a retrospective analysis to assess the characteristics and outcomes of patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 who developed a hospital-acquired infection.
Outcomes of a Pilot Smoking Cessation Program After Release From Jail
A study was undertaken to examine the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary clinical outcomes of a smoking cessation intervention for individuals who are incarcerated.
Reductions in Colorectal Cancer Risk With Colonoscopy and Fecal Immunochemical Testing
Investigators compared the association of colorectal cancer risk with the use of colonoscopy or fecal immunochemical testing during cancer screening.
No Benefit From Continuous Positive Airway Pressure After Elective Major Intraperitoneal Surgery
Members of the PRISM trial group investigated whether CPAP administered immediately after major abdominal surgery could prevent postoperative morbidity.
Prevalence of Aspirin Use for Cardioprotection in Older Adults With, Without Diabetes
Researchers performed a cross-sectional study of NHANES data to determine the prevalence of self-reported aspirin use among older adults for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Disparities in Gastroenterology: Health Equity Begins with Cancer Screenings
Unmitigated health disparities remain a persistent challenge throughout gastroenterology practice.
Hepatitis C Treatment-As-Prevention Reduces Virus Incidence In a Prison Setting
Investigators assessed the effectiveness of hepatitis C virus treatment-as-prevention in a prison setting.
Fighting the Syndemic: Addressing Opioid Use Disorder and Decreasing HIV Go Hand-in- Hand
Structural concerns, racial and socioeconomic issues, and state- and federal-level policy present challenges when trying to address the intersecting epidemics of opioid use disorder and HIV.
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