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Analysis of microendoscopic images helps diagnose esophageal squamous neoplasia
High-resolution microendoscopy with quantitative image analysis was useful for identifying esophageal squamous neoplasia with high sensitivity and specificity, according to recent study data.
FDA grants orphan drug designation to entrectinib for colorectal cancer
The FDA has granted orphan drug designation to entrectinib for the treatment of several molecularly-defined subtypes of colorectal cancer, according to the drug’s manufacturer.
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Incident cancer linked to increased short-term stroke risk
Patients with a new cancer diagnosis have an elevated risk for subsequent stroke, according to study results.
HCC incidence occurred in patients undergoing monotherapy for HBV
In a retrospective cohort study, incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma occurred over time among adults with chronic hepatitis B virus infection being treated with entecavir or tenofovir, according to study data.
Cancer fear limits colorectal cancer screening uptake
Adults who worry about cancer are more likely to want to get screened for colon cancer, but those who are uncomfortable about the thought of the disease makes them less willing to actually follow through with screening, according to study results.
High childhood BMI may increase esophageal cancer risk as adult
A higher BMI in childhood appears to increase the risk for developing esophageal adenocarcinoma later in life, according to recent study data.
Researchers identify age-associated risks for gastric, breast cancers with CDH1 mutations
Age-associated risks for breast and gastric cancers in individuals who harbor CDH1 mutations in families who meet criteria for hereditary diffuse gastric cancer syndrome may improve genetic counseling of unaffected carriers, according to study results.
Cancer risk low for GERD patients after negative screening endoscopy
Patients with GERD had a low risk for developing upper gastrointestinal cancers after a negative screening endoscopy, which justifies current practice guidelines recommending a one-time screening endoscopy, according to research data.
Radiotherapy effective for spinal metastases from HCC
Radiotherapy was effective in palliation for treating spinal metastases from hepatocellular carcinoma, according to study data from a retrospective analysis.
Endoscopic eradication, recurrence comparable in BE patients with HGD, IMC
Eradication and recurrence rates of dysplasia or neoplasia are similar in patients with Barrett’s esophagus and high-grade dysplasia or intramucosal carcinoma who receive endoscopic eradication therapy, according to recent study data.
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