GI Oncology
From the Journals
Esophageal cancer screening isn’t for everyone: Study
A new cost-effectiveness analysis study suggests that the optimal endoscopic screening strategy for esophageal adenocarcinoma varies by race and...
Short Clinical Reviews
Endoscopic management of duodenal and ampullary adenomas
EMR in the duodenum is tricky because of its thin muscle layer, increased motility, and significant vascular supply.
Conference Coverage
Alarming increase in esophageal cancer in middle-aged adults
The prevalence of esophageal cancer and Barrett’s esophagus has increased substantially among middle-age adults over the past 5 years, warn the...
Conference Coverage
CRC screening: Blood test accuracy compared to colonoscopy
At 90% specificity, the blood assay (Guardant Health) was 100% sensitive for detecting CRC.
From the AGA Journals
AGA Clinical Practice Guideline: Diagnosis, treatment of rare hamartomatous polyposis
The U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer provides 14 recommendations for the genetic evaluation, surveillance, and treatment of...
From the Journals
Cold forceps on par with cold snare polypectomy for tiny polyps
The TINYPOLYP trial finds cold forceps polypectomy non-inferior to cold snare polypectomy for complete resection of nonpedunculated polyps...
From the Journals
Early-onset colon cancer projected to double by 2030
Increase in cases among younger patients may be attributable to steady diets consisting of sugary processed foods.
AGA Tech Summit
Noninvasive esophageal cancer screening approaches may reach more at-risk patients
Noninvasive approaches have lower sensitivity and specificity than endoscopic screening, but greater access could make them cost effective.
From the Journals
Deep learning system outmatches pathologists in diagnosing liver lesions
The system could eventually be used to optimize accuracy and efficiency of histologic diagnoses, potentially decreasing reliance on pathologists...
From the Journals
Liquid biopsy a valuable tool for detecting, monitoring HCC
Further research is needed to overcome barriers to routine clinical use, such as the lack of standardization in the collection process.