A dozen countries and six U.S. states have now reported unexplained , about 10% of which have required transplants; one suspected death has been reported as well. (The Independent)
Surgeries, disease activity, and depression all contributed to a among men with inflammatory bowel disease. (Journal of Sexual Medicine)
Researchers are developing an to irradiate any remaining cancer cells left behind during colorectal cancer surgery, and reduce the need for post-surgical interventions like chemotherapy. (Nature Communications)
Cigarette smoking and rural residence had the strongest associations , according to CDC data. (Gastroenterology)
A meta-analysis of pre-clinical and epidemiological studies found associations between exposure to the synthetic chemicals . (Environmental Health Perspectives)
A small study found that about two-thirds of patients with severe immune-related hepatitis who were retreated with immunotherapy following treatment. (Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Compared to usual care, a significantly higher proportion of patients with chronic hepatitis C were prescribed therapy after enrolling in a (Journal of the American Pharmacists Association)