Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for August 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.
Ground Chuck Products Recalled by Publix Super Markets
FRIDAY, Aug. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Possible Escherichia coli contamination has triggered the recall of ground beef products made from chuck that were sold at Publix Super Markets in Florida.
Medical Bills in Collections Decrease With Patient Age
FRIDAY, Aug. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Medical collections decrease substantially with age, possibly because of increased health insurance coverage and incomes, according to a study published in the August issue of Health Affairs.
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Preemptive Analgesia May Cut Post-Op Pain in Anorectal Surgery
FRIDAY, Aug. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Preemptive pain medication is safe and reduces pain in the early postoperative period for patients undergoing anorectal surgery, according to a study published in the July issue of Diseases of the Colon & Rectum.
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Radn Tx Alone May Be Adequate for Stage I Anal Cancer in Elderly
THURSDAY, Aug. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For older patients with stage I squamous cell carcinoma of the anus, radiation alone is associated with outcomes that do not differ significantly from those of chemoradiation, according to research published in the July issue of Diseases of the Colon & Rectum.
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No Meaningful Increase in Physician Compensation Last Year
THURSDAY, Aug. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There was no meaningful increase in physician compensation in 2017, and a decline in productivity was noted, according to the results of a survey conducted by AMGA Consulting.
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Marketplace Premiums Increase More With Monopolist Insurers
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Affordable Care Act Marketplace premiums increase more in areas with monopolist insurers, according to a study published in the August issue of Health Affairs.
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Medical Practices Should Address Negative Online Reviews
TUESDAY, Aug. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Medical practice staff can effectively handle negative online reviews by staying calm and positive, looking for solutions, apologizing, and thanking the reviewers, according to an article published in Physicians Practice.
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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 
