Pancreas and Biliary Tract
The New Gastroenterologist
May 2024 – ICYMI
Conference Coverage
Liquid Biopsy Has Near-Perfect Accuracy for Early Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers develop signature for pancreatic cancer based on microRNAs and cell-free DNA markers in the blood of patients with the disease.
From the AGA Journals
TRAIL-targeting Therapies Still Hold Promise in Cholangiocarcinoma
“Our findings support the role of selective therapeutic targeting of TRAIL-positive cancer cells,” said Dr. Emilien Loeuillard.
The New Gastroenterologist
February 2024 – ICYMI
Clinical Challenges
What's your diagnosis?
15-year old girl with history of upper quadrant pain.
Conference Coverage
Misdiagnosis, mismatch still common in pancreatic cystic neoplasms
A new study suggests that with better diagnosis a significant proportion of patients with pancreatic cystic neoplasms could be spared from surgery...
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.
From the AGA Journals
Joint symposium addresses exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
EPI is challenging to define complicated by limitations in diagnostic testing.
Perspectives
Pancreas cysts – What’s the best approach?
There have been a variety of expert recommendations and guidelines, but heterogeneity exists in management especially regarding timing of...
From the Journals
New clinical guideline for biliary strictures issued
“The appropriate diagnosis and management of biliary strictures is still a big clinical challenge and has important implications in endoscopic,...