Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Hepatic infusion pumps: New enthusiasm for an old technology
The response with the pump is “clearly superior” to systemic treatment, according to the author a new study.
Conference Coverage
Targeted Colorectal Cancer Combo Improves QoL
The results of a new trial may point the way to other dual therapies involving kinase inhibitors, says expert.
Conference Coverage
Immunotherapy Combo Wins Big on PFS in First-Line Mets CRC
The findings of a new study indicate that nivolumab plus ipilimumab should really be “a new standard,” a medical oncologist says.
From the Journals
SUDs rates highest in head, neck, and gastric cancer survivors
Alcohol use disorder was the most common type of SUD across multiple subtypes of cancer patients.
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FDA Rejects GI Cancer Drug Over Manufacturing Issues
Zolbetuximab was under priority review as the first agent specifically for locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or...
From the Journals
Gastric Cancer Survival Differs by Race and Ethnicity
Researchers analyzed gastric cancer survival outcomes by race and ethnicity, treatment type, and a range of other factors.
From the Journals
GLP-1 RAs Associated With Reduced Colorectal Cancer Risk in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
More profound effects were seen in patients with overweight or obesity, “suggesting a potential protective effect against CRC partially mediated...
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Are liquid biopsy tests cost-effective for CRC screening?
The cost of liquid biopsy would have to drop by 66% for this approach to become a cost-effective option.
Conference Coverage
Fewer than 1 out of 4 patients with HCV-related liver cancer receive antivirals
This study and others suggest that these practice-altering agents are underutilized. Greater awareness of direct-acting antiviral agents is needed...
Conference Coverage
More than one-third of adults in the US could have NAFLD by 2050
Findings suggest that health care systems should prepare for “large increases” in cases of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and need for liver...
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Pancreatic cystic neoplasms rarely turn cancerous, study shows
Study is the first to report the proportion of pancreatic cancers that develop from cystic neoplasms.