New results from the United Kingdom show that a 1-time screen with flexible sigmoidoscopy can prevent 33% of colorectal cancer cases and reduce mortality by 43%. Medscape Medical News
A proinflammatory protein secreted by granulocytes can help to differentiate inflammatory bowel disease from irritable bowel syndrome, according to German researchers. Reuters Health Information
Diligent follow-up for late complications, including cardiovascular disease, infectious complications, and malignancy, should be part of ongoing surveillance and maintenance. Medscape Medical News