Gastroenterology
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Long-Term Follow-Up Warranted After Gastric MALT Lymphoma Remission
Major Finding: Of 120 participants, 96 (80%) achieved complete remission of gastric MALT lymphoma, and 80% of them (77/96) remained disease free....
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Endoscopy Falls Short for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Major Finding: On endoscopy, rings and strictures were more prevalent in adults (57% and 25%, respectively) than in children (11% and 8%; P less...
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Esophageal Cancers Reported After Radiofrequency Ablation
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Ablation Cost Effective for High-Grade Dysplasia in Barrett's Esophagus
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New Data Bolster Current Guidelines for Surveillance After Polypectomy (copy 1)
Major Finding: Recommendations supported by new evidence include a 5- to 10-year interval for individuals with one or two tubular adenomas less...
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Robotic Device for Gastric Neoplasia Found Safe in Five Patients
Major Finding: Five patients who underwent endoscopic submucosal dissection of early-stage gastric neoplasia with the use of a novel robotic...
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Bile Duct Stones: Adequate Dilation Time Cuts Pancreatitis Risk
Major Finding: Endoscopic papillary balloon dilation for a short duration was associated with a greater risk for pancreatitis post procedure,...
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Upper GI Cancer Risk Elevated in AIDS
Major Finding: The risk of developing cancer of the esophagus and stomach is increased by 69% and 44%, respectively, in people with AIDS, compared...