GI Oncology
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Primer message boosts colorectal cancer screening rates
Sending adults an electronic notification prior to mailing a fecal immunochemical test improves rates of test completion.
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Bowel prep: Electrolyte disturbances remain rare but serious
Hypokalemia was significantly more common in patients after bowel prep with sodium phosphate, compared with polyethylene glycol.
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Private insurers must cover follow-up colonoscopies
The AGA expects this guidance will eliminate surprise bills and give patients peace of mind regarding coverage.
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Smoking and alcohol raise risk of second cancer in squamous cell carcinoma
Although alcohol and smoking are known risk factors, the effects of cessation are not yet as well studied, according to investigators.
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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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AGA Clinical Practice Update: Commentary on surveillance after ESD for dysplasia and early-stage GI cancer
Proposed surveillance intervals and strategies are necessary following ESD considered pathologically curative to help steer clinical practice and...