GI Oncology
From the Journals
Barrett’s esophagus: AGA screening update ‘goes above and beyond’
New American Gastroenterological Association document suggests dropping GERD as a prerequisite for screening, among other advice statements.
From the Journals
Liver cancer risk persists after direct-acting antiviral treatment for HCV
“Even with that decline in risk up to 7 years after eradication of hepatitis C with direct-acting antivirals, the risk is still high enough to...
Latest News
Medicare to cover colonoscopy after positive fecal test
The benefit expansion is a “huge win” for patients, according to the AGA, as it represents the end of out-of-pocket costs for CRC screening.
From the Journals
CRC screening disparities greatest among those under 55
Despite improvements in the proportion of people screened since 2000, disparities remain particularly high for younger adults and those with fewer...
From the Journals
Impact of eliminating cost-sharing on follow-up colonoscopy mixed
Eliminating cost-sharing of follow up colonoscopy after a positive noninvasive test led to a boost in follow-up colonoscopies in one state, but...
Perspectives
Will ESD replace EMR for large colorectal polyps?
How can we justify higher recurrence rates with EMR when ESD is available? Will reimbursement continue to favor EMR?
Conference Coverage
At-home colorectal cancer testing and follow-up vary by ethnicity
Researchers examined disparities by patient ethnicity in colorectal cancer test ordering by physicians and follow-up colonoscopy rates.
Conference Coverage
Artificial intelligence colonoscopy system shows promise
A new artificial intelligence colonoscopy system improved the accuracy of experienced endoscopists in the United States.
From the AGA Journals
AGA issues position statements on reducing CRC burden
The American Gastroenterological Association has published eight position statements aimed at reducing the burden of colorectal cancer (CRC).
...From the AGA Journals
AI-based CADe outperforms high-definition white light in colonoscopy
Computer-assisted detection has the potential to decrease interprovider variability by reducing AMR, even in experienced providers.