Latest research findings
May
30
Qualitative analysis of professionals' views on screening for esophageal adenocarcinoma
In this unusual and very in-depth review, Dr. Sijben and colleagues perform a qualitative analysis of professional’s views on
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Apr
27
Integration of epidemiology and machine learning in ESCC screening
The following summary made use of an accompanying comment by Drs. Dawsey and Duit:
A substantial advance for screening of
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Apr
13
Bariatric surgery and risk of esophagogastric carcinoma
This study aimed to investigate whether bariatric surgery is associated with an increased risk of developing esophagogastric carcinoma, using a
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Apr
06
Frequency of post-RFA pain and dysphasia
Radio frequency ablation (RFA) has become a standard of care for persons with advanced dysplasia in Barrett's, but little has
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Apr
04
Endoscopic surveillance in rural China
The article discusses the findings of a community-based, multicenter, prospective cohort study on endoscopic surveillance for premalignant esophageal lesions in
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Mar
28
Discussion of underlying reasons for EAC/BE screening shortcomings
While not exactly a streetfight, Drs. Spechler and El-Serag briefly discuss in this "point/counterpoint" possible reasons that current screening
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Feb
07
Update on screening for Barrett's and esophageal cancer
This review nicely updates the status of screening programs for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma, with and emphasis on established
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Nov
07
Esophageal adenocarcinoma incidence in younger adults
There are a few recent reports that the incidence of EA has increased in young adults, and that they are
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Oct
17
Statins and risk of GI cancer
Evidence continues to mount from observational epidemiologic studies and animal experiments supporting the notion that statins may be effective chemopreventive
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Oct
06
Increasing EA incidence by SEER registry
Last week I posted figures summarizing changes in age-adjusted incidence rates of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EA) over the past 20 years
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