GI Oncology
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Aspirin, vitamin D levels protect against recurrent CRC
Key clinical point: Aspirin and plasma vitamin D appear to offer survival advantages for patients with colorectal cancer. Major finding: In a...
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Adding enhanced MR to CT might improve diagnosis, outcomes in hepatocellular carcinoma
Key clinical point: Gadoxetic acid–enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging revealed smaller masses and was tied to better outcomes in patients...
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VIDEO: Nivolumab puts brakes on advanced liver cancer
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DDW: Aspirin cuts incidence of noncardiac gastric adenocarcinomas
Aspirin use is associated with a significant reduction in the incidence on noncardiac gastric adenocarcinoma.
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ASA: Electroporation shows promise for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
Key clinical point: Irreversible electroporation was associated with a survival advantage, compared with standard care, for those with stage III...
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ILC: NAFLD a stealth trigger of hepatocellular carcinoma
Key clinical point: U.S. epidemiologic data link nonalcoholic fatty liver disease to a quarter of hepatocellular carcinoma cases. Major finding:...
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Biomarker correlates with pancreatic cancer severity
Key clinical point: GJB3 may be a serum marker for metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Major finding: GJB3 was expressed at significantly...
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Ramucirumab approval expanded to include metastatic colorectal cancer indication
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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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‘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...