Surveillance of Branch Duct IPMN – Enough is Enough, At Least in Older Adults and Small, Stable Lesions

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BD-IPMNs represent one of the more common types of pancreatic cystic lesions, and their surveillance entails cross-sectional imaging and/or endoscopic ultrasound. Surveillance can be offered until a patient is no longer a surgical candidate, though apart from suggestions of considering lengthening intervals if lesions are stable, there is little guidance regarding when to stop surveillance. Given the healthcare burden and cost associated with surveillance, as well as the impact on patients, studies evaluating whether and in whom surveillance can be stopped are critical.


GI Adverse Events with GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss: Understanding the Risks

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We selected this study, which was published as a Research Letter in JAMA Medicine, because it was publicized extensively in the media. As discussed in prior summaries, the methodology of these epidemiologic reports is frequently flawed and does not confirm or even support a causal relationship between medicine and adverse event.