Gastroenterology
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Moderate drinking shows more benefit for older vs. younger adults
Nuanced analysis presents risks of alcohol consumption for individuals of different ages.
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U.S. hot, cold spots of young-onset CRC may help target interventions
“Additional factors like proximity to primary care, gastroenterology, and cancer care facilities or novel environmental exposures may contribute...
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New insights into worldwide biliary tract cancer incidence, mortality
Previous studies have examined worldwide BTC incidence; few looked at multiple global regions or at all subtypes.
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High residual liver cancer risk in HCV-cured cirrhosis
The predicted probability of HCC in cirrhosis patients was 410 times greater than the general population.
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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...
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Impact of eliminating cost-sharing on follow-up colonoscopy mixed
Eliminating cost-sharing of follow up colonoscopy after a positive noninvasive test led to a boost in follow-up colonoscopies in one state, but...
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Fatty liver disease drives rise in liver cancer deaths
The steep increase in liver cancer deaths is due to the rising rate of NAFLD and mostly driven by the obesity and type 2 diabetes epidemics.
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Fatty liver disease drives rise in liver cancer deaths
“The burden of this disease [NAFLD] is going up, and it will be the most important disease of the next decade or so.”
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Artificial intelligence colonoscopy system shows promise
A new artificial intelligence colonoscopy system improved the accuracy of experienced endoscopists in the United States.
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AGA issues position statements on reducing CRC burden
Some changes are already underway, but it will “take a village” to get to 80% screening rates, including national resources and approaches.