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Some young CRC patients are missing out on genetic counseling, testing
Genetic counseling and testing of patients under 50 with CRC have improved over the last decade, but about 20% of patients still don’t get...
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EUS-guided RF ablation doubles survival for unresectable pancreatic cancer
Endoscopic ultrasound–guided radiofrequency ablation of tumors improved overall survival compared with standard of care.
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Pancreatic cancer screening appears safe, effective for high-risk patients
The study explored a targeted strategy for screening since pancreatic cancer screening is not recommended for the general population.
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FMT in IBS: ‘We’ve been targeting the wrong part of the intestine’
“It seems that bacteria in the small intestine play a more central role in IBS, as well as its associated fatigue, than bacteria in the large...
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First RCT evaluating benefits of colonoscopy screening rocks GI: NordICC
In an intention-to-screen analysis, 10-year results from the NordICC trial show that colonoscopy reduces the risk of colorectal cancer by only 18...
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One-third of pancreatic cancer diagnoses missed on scans
The time window for curative surgery is often short, and missing the diagnosis can result in worse clinical outcomes.
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Progress of the AGA Equity Project
AGA is committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, and inclusion are inherently embedded through the fabric of the organization.
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Updates in eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases
Patients with non-EoE eosinophilic GI diseases can go unrecognized for years for a variety of reasons.
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Understanding GERD phenotypes
Because the mechanisms driving symptoms vary across patients, phenotyping patients via a step-wise diagnostic framework personalizes management in...
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EUS-guided gallbladder drainage for acute cholecystitis
Percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage is the most common, nonoperative method; however, drain-related complications (20%-75%) limit its...