GI Oncology
Conference Coverage
An approach to germline genetic testing in your practice
In spite of advances in genetic testing, family history remains crucial to deploying risk-mitigation measures, regardless of the results of...
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Ultraprocessed foods tied to higher risk for CRC, death from heart disease
Two new studies provide more evidence to support policies that limit ultraprocessed foods and promote consumption of fresh or minimally processed...
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Fine-needle aspiration alternative allows closer look at pancreatic cystic lesions
Through-the-needle microforceps biopsy allow next-generation sequencing to be paired with histology for accurate results.
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Can folic acid halt or reverse progression of gastric precancerous conditions?
A meta-analysis suggests folic acid supplementation has the potential to halt or even reverse progression of gastric precancerous conditions.
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Neighborhood factors contribute to liver cancer disparities in Texas
HCC is the most common type of liver cancer in the United States, and Texas has the highest rate.
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Pancreatic cancer screening in new-onset diabetes appears cost effective
Patients with new-onset diabetes have eight times the risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
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New blood test could reshape early CRC screening
A new assay that identifies a specific combination of microRNA strands may expand colorectal cancer screening to younger ages in the face of...
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Patient CRC screening preferences don’t match what they’re being offered
The greater preference for noninvasive screening tests over a colonoscopy may partly explain stagnant screening rates, experts suggest.
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Higher ADR continues to show ‘strong, consistent’ link with lower interval CRC
The reduction in risk over a broad range of ADRs underscores the importance of an effective colonoscopy.
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Smartphone tool helps gauge bowel prep quality before colonoscopy
An AI tool that runs on a smartphone may be an alternative approach for evaluating the quality of bowel preparation before colonoscopy –...