Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
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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Sigmoidoscopy screening cuts CRC mortality, incidence
A pooled analysis of four large trials showed a 21% reduction in CRC incidence after sigmoidoscopy screening, compared with usual care.
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Colonoscopy lowers CRC risk and death, but not by much: 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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Colonoscopy in FIT-based screening demands higher ADR
Endoscopists performing colonoscopy in FIT-positive adults should aim for markedly higher ADRs compared with primary colonoscopy screening,...
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AI tool may improve prediction of colorectal cancer recurrence
The QuantCRC algorithm can identify subsets of patients with colorectal cancer who may not need chemotherapy and who may need more intensive...
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AGA Clinical Practice Update: Expert review of management of subepithelial lesions
SELs represent a heterogeneous group of lesions such as ectopic pancreatic tissue and tumors, and choice of management depends on several...
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Risk-adapted screening strategy could reduce colonoscopy use
In countries with limited health care resources, risk-adapted screening strategies could be more cost effective and accessible.
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Pandemic-related CRC screening delays affect older adults most
Since previously unscreened 65-year-olds lose the most benefit from delayed colorectal cancer screenings, they should be prioritized when access...
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New science reveals the best way to take a pill
Posture determined as much as 83% of how quickly a pill disperses into the intestines.
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Annual screening benefits people at high-risk for pancreatic cancer
Opponents of screening suggested while screening may identify cancer earlier, it doesn’t necessarily improve outcomes.
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After index colonoscopy, what’s the CRC risk in 40- to 49-year-olds vs. 50- to 59-year-olds?
Advanced neoplasia risk is lower in younger patients when no adenoma is detected on index colonoscopy, new research indicates.