GI Oncology
From the Journals
Lack of paid sick leave is a barrier to cancer screening
For those with paid sick leave mandates, screening rates are higher.
Conference Coverage
Unprecedented drop seen in early colorectal cancer cases due to aspirin use
The study confirms evidence from 30 years of research that suggests regular aspirin use reduces cancer risk.
From the Journals
How BMI over time impacts GI cancer risk
These “important findings highlight the unmet need to identify the critical time window linking adiposity and GI cancer.”
From the AGA Journals
ChatGPT delivers credible answers to colonoscopy queries
"This study shows that a conversational AI program can generate credible medical information in response to common patient questions."
From the Journals
New AI tool may help predict best treatments for colorectal cancer
The tool is not yet ready for clinical use. When it is, the tool has the potential to provide timely, accurate decision support based on tumor...
From the AGA Journals
PDAC surveillance in high-risk cases improves outcomes
A propensity-matched analysis found a benefit even after considering lead-time bias, suggesting a real benefit.
Conference Coverage
CRC screening rates are higher in Medicaid expansion states
Medicaid expansion may be a determinant of whether screening is even offered.
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Liquid biopsy assay can predict CRC recurrence early
CRC has a relatively high recurrence rate even after curative-intent therapies.
Conference Coverage
Bariatric surgery cuts risk for obesity-related cancers in half: Study
For years evidence has pointed to multiple health benefits associated with bariatric surgery, including improvements in diabetes, sleep apnea, and...
From the Journals
Obesity and CRC link ‘may be underestimated’