Gastrointestinal Cancer
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Risk scale predicts mortality after gastric cancer surgery
Key clinical point: The bedside risk scale can be used in patient counseling prior to surgery for gastric malignancies. Major finding: Patients...
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Laparoscopic ‘noninferior’ to open approach for rectal cancer
Key clinical point: Laparoscopic resection is noninferior to open surgery in preventing locoregional recurrence of rectal cancer and improving...
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Add baseline DHEAS when screening adrenal incidentalomas for subclinical hypercortisolism
Key clinical point: A single baseline measurement of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) beats 1-mg overnight dexamethasone suppression testing...
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Study found two-way link between IBD and cervical cancer
Key clinical point: Inflammatory bowel disease – particularly Crohn’s disease – might increase risk of cervical cancer. Major finding: Women with...
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Two-thirds of endoscopists met colonic adenoma detection benchmarks
Key clinical point: About two-thirds of endoscopists met recommended benchmarks for detecting colonic adenomas. Major finding: About two-thirds of...
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Colonoscopy follow-up varied widely after positive fecal blood test
Key clinical point: Increasing age and comorbidities reduce the likelihood of colonoscopy follow-up for a positive fecal occult blood test. Major...
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‘Tailored navigation’ ups colorectal cancer screening adherence
Key clinical point: Providing patients with colorectal cancer screening options and support could improve adherence and reduce racial disparities...
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Medicare advisers: Cancer prognostic tests not ready for prime time
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Study: No value in sending hernia sac specimens for routine pathology
Key clinical point: Pathologic examination of hernia sac specimens can be omitted except in unique cases. Major finding: Pathologic evaluation...
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Nivolumab benefits patients with previously treated renal cell carcinoma
Key clinical point: A majority of previously treated patients with renal cell carcinoma benefited from nivolumab. Major finding: At a median 45-...
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Blood urea nitrogen level and Khorana score predict early pancreatic cancer mortality
Key clinical point: High Khorana score and elevated blood urea nitrogen predicted early mortality in patients after surgical resection for...