Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for April 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Liver-Kidney Recipients Have Donor-Specific Hypo-Responses
MONDAY, April 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Simultaneous liver-kidney transplant recipients’ peripheral blood cells have unique phenotypic and functional characteristics that are associated with donor-specific hypo-alloresponsiveness, according to a study published online April 12 in Kidney International.
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New Clinic Satisfaction Tool Provides Real-Time Feedback
THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new clinic satisfaction tool improves communication and provides real-time feedback, according to a study published online April 14 in Neurosurgery.
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Potentially Inappropriate Meds Use Prevalent in Cancer Patients
FRIDAY, April 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use is relatively prevalent among patients with breast or colorectal cancer, though it is not associated with most adverse outcomes, according to a study published online April 24 in Cancer.
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Improvement in Race-Based Disparities in Years of Life Lost
THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — From 1990 to 2014 there was a decrease in race-based disparities in years of life lost (YLL) in the United States, according to a study published online April 25 in PLOS ONE.
Saturday Is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
THURSDAY, April 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and local agencies are holding the 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day across the country this Saturday, April 28.
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Medicare Requiring Hospitals to Post Prices Online
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — U.S. hospitals will have to post their standard prices online and make it easier for patients to access their electronic medical records, Medicare officials said Tuesday.
IBD Associated With Increased Incidence of Parkinson’s Disease
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have increased incidence of Parkinson’s disease (PD), which is attenuated with anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy, according to a study published online April 23 in JAMA Neurology.
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Alcohol Intake May Influence Oral Microbiome Composition
Freshwater Swimming Tied to Stomach Bugs, Skin Conditions 
Proportion of Early-Onset Diverticulitis-Related Hospitalizations Increasing 
Children With Autism More Likely to Experience Gastrointestinal Problems 
Lower Rates of Symptom Rebound Seen After H. Pylori Eradication in GERD 
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Linked to Higher Odds of Eosinophilic Esophagitis 
Long-Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Not Linked to Gastric Adenocarcinoma 
GERD Linked to Increased Odds of New Alcohol Use Disorder Diagnosis 
GERD Linked to Increased Risk for Incident Acute Myocardial Infarction 
