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Medicaid expansion benefits some colorectal patients, others not so lucky
States that expanded Medicaid saw higher rates of colon cancer diagnosis in Hispanics, but not Blacks
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A deep dive on tofacitinib’s mode of action
This research reveals details on the JAK inhibitor’s pharmacokinetics, including possible targets for future research.
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AGA clinical practice update: Expert review on managing refractory gastroparesis
Review and expert opinion outlines treatment options and highlights similarities to functional dyspepsia.
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Novel treatment shows early promise for gastric cancer
The AK104 antibody treatment combined with chemotherapy demonstrated a manageable safety profile.
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Oxaliplatin add-on not recommended for elderly with colon cancer
A study of elderly patients with metastatic colon cancer shows no benefit and an increased neuropathy risk.
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Abraxane still in short supply for cancer patients
Allotments for this chemotherapy drug are waning but patients are willing to travel for treatment.
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Long COVID associated with risk of metabolic liver disease
Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease may be another cluster phenotype of long COVID.
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Single-use duodenoscope is cost effective in ERCP
The EXALT Model-D beats high-level disinfection of reusable devices among patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
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GERD: Upper endoscopy may reduce GI cancer mortality
The relatively high incidence of upper GI cancer among patients with GERD suggests benefit from even one endoscopy, according to the investigators...
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Flexible sigmoidoscopy ADR linked to long-term survival
The screening program had no apparent effect on incidence and mortality of proximal cancers.
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Sleeve, RYGB reduce liver fat in type 2 diabetes
Both Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) are effective at improving hepatic steatosis in type 2 diabetes patients,...
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For equality in prostate cancer outcomes, seek equality in treatment
Black men in radiotherapy clinical trials had similar outcomes to White men.
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Oropharyngeal cancer up nearly 3% among men
Oropharyngeal cancer cases and mortality rates are up for older men, particularly in the Midwest and Southeast. Physicians urge HPV vaccination...
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Earlier lung cancer detection may drive lower mortality
Few eligible patients undergo CT screening despite survival benefits.
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Omega-3 supplementation improves sleep, mood in breast cancer patients on hormone therapy
Although the sample size was small, this study showed that 4 weeks of omega-3 supplementation improved sleep quality in cancer patients.