Kate Middleton Is Receiving Preventative Chemotherapy. Here ’ s What That Is
In a video released by Kensington Palace, Kate Middleton revealed why she has been out of the public eye for months: she was diagnosed with cancer and has been receiving preventative chemotherapy. She did not say what type of cancer she has or the stage of her disease, but she began receiving preventative chemotherapy in late February, according to a statement from Kensington Palace. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous,” the Princess of Wales said in the video. “The s...
Source: TIME: Health - March 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

Diarrhea in Cancer Therapies — Part 1: Chemotherapeutics Diarrhea in Cancer Therapies — Part 1: Chemotherapeutics
A gastroenterologist and oncologist recently reviewed the appropriate assessment and treatment of patients with chemotherapy-associated diarrhea.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 22, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

See something, say something: global positioning system tracker foreign body ingestion as a unique presentation of human trafficking - Mirza MU, Jiang C, Forde JJ, Barkin JA, Sussman DA, Manten EM.
We present a case of a 28-year-old sex trafficking victim who was forced to swallow 2 global positioning system trackers by her perpetrator. The gastroenterology team perfo... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news

No OS Difference in Pancreatic Cancer With SABR vs Irreversible Electroporation
(MedPage Today) -- The use of either MRI-guided stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) or CT-guided percutaneous irreversible electroporation after standard FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy did not result in any significant difference in overall... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - March 21, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Gene Variants May Modify Diet-Attributable CRC Risk Gene Variants May Modify Diet-Attributable CRC Risk
Researchers sought to identify the genetic factors that may contribute to higher CRC risk with intake of red meat, processed meat, and alcohol and lower risk with frequent fruit consumption.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 21, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

New CRC Risk Prediction Model Outperforms Polyp-Based Model New CRC Risk Prediction Model Outperforms Polyp-Based Model
A comprehensive model that includes additional risk factors beyond previous polyp findings showed improved post-colonoscopy risk stratification for colorectal cancer.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 21, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

How Should Doctors Handle the Microbiome Craze? How Should Doctors Handle the Microbiome Craze?
Is there a way to identify patients with unhealthy microbiomes? And do doctors have a clear idea how to incorporate the latest knowledge into their practice?Medscape News UK (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 20, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

AHN, Baylor Scott & amp; White, and Johns Hopkins researchers confirm effectiveness of new immunotherapy drug combination for gastroesophageal cancer treatment
'Nature Medicine' study, published this week, shows immune checkpoint inhibitor drug therapy, followed by traditional cancer treatment and tumor removal, improved patient survival rates for one of the world's deadliest cancers PITTSBURGH, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Researchers... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 19, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: TRI Source Type: news

Ozempic Gets the Oprah Treatment in a New TV Special
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are already extremely popular: by 2030, about 10% of the U.S. population will be on one of these drugs and the category’s sales will surpass $100 billion, according to some projections. On March 18, they got another major cultural boost from Oprah Winfrey, who shared her own experience with—and support for—these medications in an ABC special called “Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution.” [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] During the special, Winfrey talked about how using one of these weight-loss drugs (she did not say w...
Source: TIME: Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

FMT-Based Therapies for GI Disease: What to Consider FMT-Based Therapies for GI Disease: What to Consider
Dr Benjamin Levy highlights key considerations that need to be answered for FMT-based research to make good on its considerable promise.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 19, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Commentary Source Type: news

Evidence-Based Approach Recommended for Acute Pancreatitis Management
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- In a clinical guideline issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published online in the March issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology, evidence-based recommendations are presented for the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 18, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Gastrointestinal mucosal damages caused by ingestion of corrosive substances: a case study of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide - Yusuf F, Abubakar A, Maghfirah D, Heltomi M, Isitua CC.
Ingestion of corrosive substances is most common in children, while in adults causes more severe damages. Massive ingestion of corrosive substances results in severe damage to the gastrointestinal tract and oropharynx if not treated properly. Corrosive sub... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news

Outbreak linked to morel mushroom exposure - Montana, 2023 - Demorest H, Hinnenkamp R, Cook-Shimanek M, Troeschel AN, Yeh M, Hallett TPC, Kuai D, Daniel J, Winquist A.
During March-April 2023, a total of 51 persons reported mild to severe gastrointestinal illness after eating at restaurant A in Bozeman, Montana. The outbreak resulted in multiple severe outcomes, including three hospitalizations and two deaths. After an i... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Home and Consumer Product Safety Source Type: news

Blood Test Has High Accuracy for Detecting CRC Blood Test Has High Accuracy for Detecting CRC
The test had relatively high sensitivity in an average-risk population, raising hopes that it could help increase screening rates among patients who decline stool tests or colonoscopies.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Updated Guidance Supports FMT for CDI, But Not IBD or IBS Updated Guidance Supports FMT for CDI, But Not IBD or IBS
Based on a synthesis of best available evidence, the AGA released clinical recommendations on fecal microbiota-based therapies in adults with gastrointestinal diseases.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news