Authors say findings highlight need to expand primary workforce capacity

Women older than 55 years receiving prescriptions for estrogen had lower odds of acute kidney injury

12-year risk for urinary or sexual complications 7.23 and 2.76 times higher for prostatectomy, radiotherapy versus no treatment

Researchers found increased incidence rate of heat-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations

Genetic detection rates lower for Blacks than non-Hispanic Whites based on data collected at the University of Michigan, Blueprint Genetics

Authors say expanded screening identifies more cases earlier and allows for targeted precautions

Impairments seen for both persistent low and high body mass index

White children had lowest odds of delayed surgery, complications, and prolonged LOS and lowest charges

Demographic factors, including sex, age younger than 40 years, age 40 years and older, showed diverse associations with risk for outcomes

By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from Oct. 25 to 30 in Philadelphia and attracted participants from around the world, including gastroenterology and digestive disease specialists and other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on clinical updates in gastroenterology and hepatology …