Latest research findings

16
Jun
Advances in management of esophageal cancer

Advances in management of esophageal cancer

While the ESOCAN website and blog focus on the epidemiology and prevention of esophageal cancer, this review gives insight into
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30
May
Qualitative analysis of professionals' views on screening for esophageal adenocarcinoma

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
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27
Apr
Integration of epidemiology and machine learning in ESCC screening

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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13
Apr
Bariatric surgery and risk of esophagogastric carcinoma

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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06
Apr
Frequency of post-RFA pain and dysphasia

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
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04
Apr
Endoscopic surveillance in rural China

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
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28
Mar
Discussion of underlying reasons for EAC/BE screening shortcomings

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
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07
Feb
Update on screening for Barrett's and esophageal cancer

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
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07
Nov
Esophageal adenocarcinoma incidence in younger adults

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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17
Oct
Statins and risk of GI cancer

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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