Obesity Increases the Severity and Mortality of Influenza and COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The study compared the impacts of obesity on the severity and mortality of influenza and COVID-19. Obesity was a risk factor for the severity of influenza but not for mortality. Compared with obesity, morbid obesity was linked with a higher risk for both influenzas.

Safety and Immunogenicity of Two RNA-Based Covid-19 Vaccine Candidates

BNT162b2 was associated with a lower incidence and severity of systemic reactions. In each of 13 groups of 15 participants, 12 participants received a vaccine and 3 received a placebo. The trial was conducted in the United States.

Rehabilitation and COVID-19: a rapid living systematic review 2020 by Cochrane Rehaabilitation Field. Update as of October 31st, 2020

This study was to update the monthly COVID-19 and rehabilitation literature research up to October 31st, 2020. The database search retrieved 2704 publications. Only two studies focused on health service organization and intervention efficacy.

Segmental metachronous adenoma rate as a metric for monitoring incomplete resection in a colonoscopy screening program

Incomplete resection appears to be a significant risk factor for metachronous neoplasia in 6-9 mm lesions as well as larger ones. Methods to monitor polypectomy quality and which size of polyps resected to monitor have not been well defined.

Outcomes of hybrid technique using endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic full-thickness resection for polyps not amenable to standard techniques (with video)

The full-thickness resection device (FTRD) offers a safe and effective approach for the resection of complex colorectal lesions. A hybrid approach combining EMR and FTRD significantly expands the pool of lesions amenable to this technique.

Incidence of microscopic residual adenoma after complete wide-field endoscopic resection of large colorectal lesions: evidence for a mechanism of recurrence

LNPCP is associated with high rates of recurrent/residual adenoma. This may be possibly due to microadenoma left at the margin of resection. We aimed to determine the incidence of residual microadenomas at the defect margin and base of the resection base.

Comparison of endoscopic submucosal dissection and transanal endoscopic microsurgery for T1 rectal neuroendocrine tumors: a propensity score-matched study

ESD and TEM are the most effective endoscopic resection methods for T1 rectal neuroendocrine tumors. Median procedure time and hospital stay were significantly shorter for ESD than for TEM.

Evaluating key characteristics of ideal colorectal cancer screening modalities: the microsimulation approach

Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) can effectively reduce CRC incidence and mortality. FIT, ColoGuard, pro-Epicolon, and PolypDx have recently been advanced. All tests were cost-effective below the threshold of 100,000 U.S. dollars per life-year gained. With perfect adherence, FIT was the most effective and cost-efficient intervention.

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