Oncology News

The addition of real-time computer-aided detection in colonoscopy significantly increased the adenoma detection rate and adenomas detected per colonoscopy in colorectal cancer screening, according to a presentation at ESGE Days.

An intervention designed to keep family practitioners involved in the care of their patients with cancer had a “modest effect” on hospitalizations and ED visits 3 months after implementation, researchers wrote in Annals of Family Medicine.

GI OnDEMAND has recently partnered with Ambry Genetics to integrate online genetic counseling and testing services into gastroenterology practices in the United States to better identify hereditary gastrointestinal cancer syndromes.

A typically high-volume endoscopy unit in Italy saw a significant reduction in procedures in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research presented at ESGE Days.

The FDA approved pembrolizumab in combination with platinum- and fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy for patients with locally advanced or metastatic esophageal or gastroesophageal carcinoma.

While hosting the live radio broadcast “Chiefs Rounds” on Sirius XM Doctor Radio, I had the privilege to have Gbenga Ogedegbe, MD, MPH, as my guest. Ogedegbe is a friend and colleague who was recently appointed to run a new endeavor at NYU Langone Health called the Institute for Excellence in Health Equity.

The incidence and mortality of gallbladder and biliary tract cancer have increased over the last three decades, according to research published in Cancer.

Hospitals in the highest tier of case volume may offer better outcomes for patients undergoing surgery for gastrointestinal cancers, according to study results.

The use of aspirin and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, either as monotherapy or in combination, was associated with reduced risk for colorectal cancer, according to study results.

ACG recently published new colorectal cancer recommendations for 2021 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.