Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for October 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.
Greater Weight Loss With Gastric Bypass Than Other Bariatric Sx
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is associated with greater weight loss at one, three, and five years than sleeve gastrectomy (SG) or adjustable gastric banding (AGB), though it also has the highest rate of 30-day adverse events, according to a study published Oct. 29 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Antibiotics, Acid Suppressants in Infancy May Up Obesity Risk
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Prescription of antibiotics and acid-suppressing medications in early childhood is associated with an increased risk for obesity, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in Gut.
AMA Announces Initiative to Reinvent Physician Training
TUESDAY, Oct. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced a new $15 million competitive grant initiative, the “Reimagining Residency” initiative, aimed at improving residency training.
Psoriasis Linked to Increased Risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
TUESDAY, Oct. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Psoriasis appears to be significantly associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published online Oct. 24 in JAMA Dermatology.
Community Health Worker Intervention Beneficial
TUESDAY, Oct. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A standardized community health worker (CHW)-delivered intervention, Individual Management for Patient-Centered Targets, improves patient-perceived quality of care and reduces hospitalizations for low-income patients with chronic diseases, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Many Hospitals Noncompliant With Record Request Regulations
MONDAY, Oct. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Among top-ranked U.S. hospitals, data reveal discrepancies in information provided to patients regarding medical records release processes as well as noncompliance with state and federal regulations, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in JAMA Network Open.
Healthier Diet Tied to Lower Mortality Risk in CRC Patients
MONDAY, Oct. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Colorectal cancer (CRC) patients who follow healthy diets before or after diagnosis have a decreased risk for mortality, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Trump Administration Announces Plan to Cut Drug Prices
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 
Gut Dysbiosis Linked to Mortality for Solid Organ Transplant Recipients 
Biomarkers Plus Kidney Donor Profile Index Improve Prediction of Concordant Allograft Outcomes 
Lung Transplant Can Prolong Survival in Stage IV NSCLC 
Organ Transplant Survival Rising, but Organ Shortages Persist 
Donation After Circulatory Death Comprises About Half of Deceased Donors 
