Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
Study Confirms Benefits of Early Postoperative Walking
Early ambulation significantly decreased hospital length of stay and unplanned readmissions.
Rare Appendiceal Cancer Affecting Younger Adults
Scientists are focused on identifying genetic and environmental contributors of appendix cancer as incidence rises.
Robotic eTEP Hernia Repair Compares to Open-Ventral Gold Standard
Researchers look at total program outcomes and costs to assess true value and outcome.
Environmental Impacts of Surgery Examined
Comparison study presents a model for evaluating the carbon footprints of common surgeries.
Probiotics may Reduce Cardiovascular Risk for Heavy-drinking HIV Patients
Newly funded research focuses on people living with HIV.
Enhanced Recovery Efforts Improve Outcomes for More Procedures
Evidence-based care coordination model reduces opioid use and lowers costs.
Taking the Wear-and-Tear out of Endoscopy for Patients – and Doctors
Proprioceptive technology uses magnetic coupling to draw endoscopes forward, sparing patient and clinician injuries.
Hepatitis C During Pregnancy Signals Need for Continuing Care
Evidence-based clinic connects patients to postpartum treatment for themselves and their infants months before birth.
Youthful Presentation May Obscure Diagnosis in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Literature review details late presentation, rising numbers and growing support needs for younger patients.
‘All of Us’ Need Personalized Nutrition
Enormous health initiative expands efforts to analyze food and dietary habits.
Harnessing the Imagination for IBD Relief
Parents report quality of life benefits from children’s self-hypnosis.