GI Oncology
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AI system improves early gastric cancer detection
Gastric cancer detection practices vary considerably across providers, creating the need for objective, consistent approaches to earlier detection...
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Margin marking of polyps before EMR cuts recurrence: Study
After 6 months, EMR-MM led to a lower recurrence rate compared with the historical control group with traditional EMR.
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US Multi-Society Task Force lowers recommended CRC screening age
Although controlled data demonstrating the effects of earlier screening are lacking, the nine experts predicted that expanded screening would...
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Triple therapy for HER2-positive gastric cancer shrinks tumors for most in study
Immune checkpoint inhibition plus trastuzumab and chemotherapy produced a striking response rate for patients with aggressive gastric cancer.
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Cold snare polypectomy works for larger colorectal polyps too
A study from China supports use of cold snare polypectomy for removing large polyps up to 15 mm in size, with a low incomplete resection rate.
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Endoscopic resection of esophageal cancer requires long-term post-op surveillance
“CRIM should be considered the most significant endpoint for endotherapy of T1 EAC,” Dr. Kevin Song said.
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Severe COVID two times higher for cancer patients
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Dogs show potential as medical detectives in breast cancer
First preliminary study indicating the feasibility of developing a new breast cancer screening method using urine samples based on volatile...
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Balloon-enhanced colonoscopy finds more adenomas
The G-EYE colonoscope facilitates detection of adenomas more so than does the Endocuff Vision, researchers say.
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Tracking adenomas per colonoscopy shows promise as quality measure
Colonoscopies performed by endoscopists with an APC of 0.6 may prove more protective than those by endoscopists with an ADR of 25%.
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Vitamin D status may play a pivotal role in colon cancer prevention
Observational studies, plus laboratory and mouse model studies, point to a higher risk of colorectal cancer when vitamin D levels are low....