Scientists Spot Gene Mutation Linked to Esophageal Cancer
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have found a gene mutation linked to esophageal cancer, which could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies. Investigators from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio found the mutatio…
Learn MoreScientists Spot Gene Mutation Linked to Esophageal Cancer
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have found a gene mutation linked to esophageal cancer, which could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies. Investigators from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio found the mutatio…
Learn MoreRisk for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Not Increased With Nonerosive GERD
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) do not have an increased risk for esophageal adenocarcinoma compared with the general population, according to a study published online Sept….
Learn MoreZolbetuximab Plus CAPOX Beneficial for Advanced mG/GEJ Adenocarcinoma
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction (mG/GEJ) adenocarcinoma, zolbetuximab, a monoclonal …
Learn MoreK-ECAN Tool Can Predict Esophageal, Gastric Cardia Adenocarcinoma
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The Kettles Esophageal and Cardia Adenocarcinoma predictioN (K-ECAN) Tool can predict incident esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) and gastric cardia adenocarcinoma (GCA) using electronic health record data, accor…
Learn MoreOne-Fourth of Esophageal Cancers Among Those With BE Missed in Year Before Diagnosis
FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one-quarter of Barrett esophagus patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) had normal endoscopic screenings within the prior year, according to a study published online June 4 in Gastroenterology.Sac…
Learn MoreGastrointestinal Cancers: Screening, Treatments & More
Gastrointestinal cancers can be some of the most deadly types of tumors, but screening and treatments can make a difference.Here’s a rundown on the types of gastrointestinal cancers, along with their symptoms, treatments and tips for prevention.Gastro…
Learn MoreOverweight, Obesity in Early, Middle Adulthood Increases Risk for GI Cancers
THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Overweight and obese body mass indices (BMIs) in early and middle adulthood are associated with a higher risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) and non-CRC gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, according to a study publis…
Learn MoreFood Elimination Diets Compared in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
FRIDAY, March 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adults with eosinophilic esophagitis, histological remission rates are similar with the six-food elimination diet (6FED) and a one-food elimination diet (1FED), according to a study published online Feb. …
Learn MoreFood Elimination Diets Compared in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
FRIDAY, March 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adults with eosinophilic esophagitis, histological remission rates are similar with the six-food elimination diet (6FED) and a one-food elimination diet (1FED), according to a study published online Feb. …
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