GI Oncology
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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 –...
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Barrett’s esophagus: AGA screening update ‘goes above and beyond’
New American Gastroenterological Association document suggests dropping GERD as a prerequisite for screening, among other advice statements.
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Liver cancer risk persists after direct-acting antiviral treatment for HCV
“Even with that decline in risk up to 7 years after eradication of hepatitis C with direct-acting antivirals, the risk is still high enough to...
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Medicare to cover colonoscopy after positive fecal test
The benefit expansion is a “huge win” for patients, according to the AGA, as it represents the end of out-of-pocket costs for CRC screening.
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CRC screening disparities greatest among those under 55
Despite improvements in the proportion of people screened since 2000, disparities remain particularly high for younger adults and those with fewer...