Gastroenterology
From the Journals
Flexible sigmoidoscopy ADR linked to long-term survival
The screening program had no apparent effect on incidence and mortality of proximal cancers.
From the Journals
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.
Conference Coverage
Liver cancer risk lingers even after HCV eradication
Not having a sustained viral response was associated with a more than sevenfold higher risk for liver cancer in a multicenter study.
From the Journals
Colorectal cancer rates rising in people aged 50-54 years
“Growing evidence also suggests that early life exposures, or exposures in childhood, infancy, or even in the womb, play an important role” in CRC...
Conference Coverage
Endoscopic resection of esophageal cancer requires long-term post-op surveillance
“CRIM should be considered the most significant endpoint for endotherapy of T1 EAC,” Dr. Kevin Song said.
Conference Coverage
Obesity interventions tied to colon cancer risk reduction
“We need to have conversations with our patients in the clinic and educate them that they have these resources available,” said Dr. Aakash Desai...
From the Journals
Novel blood-based panel highly effective for early-stage HCC
A test like this could help enhance guideline-recommended surveillance methods used for at-risk patients.
Conference Coverage
Balloon-enhanced colonoscopy finds more adenomas
The G-EYE colonoscope facilitates detection of adenomas more so than does the Endocuff Vision, researchers say.
From the Journals
Antibiotic and glucocorticoid use before cancer therapy could have detrimental effect on outcomes
Observational study finds that antibiotics and glucocorticoids at 10 mg daily when given within 1 month before or after immune checkpoint...
Conference Coverage
Tracking adenomas per colonoscopy shows promise as quality measure
Colonoscopies performed by endoscopists with an APC of 0.6 may prove more protective than those by endoscopists with an ADR of 25%.
From the Journals
Forming specialized immune cell structures could combat pancreatic cancer
The combination of chemotherapy and lymphoid chemokines could be a viable strategy for promoting an antitumor immune response in pancreatic cancer...