Smoking Increases Progression Risk in Barrett's Esophagus - Doctors Lounge
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Smoking Increases Progression Risk in Barrett's Esophagus Doctors Lounge Patients with Barrett's esophagus who currently smoke have twice the risk of developing esophageal cancer compared with never smokers, according to a study published in the February issue of Gastroenterology. FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Patients ... |
Published on Tuesday 7th of February 2012 09:29:15 PM
Barrett's patients who smoke are twice as likely to develop esophageal cancer - EurekAlert (press release)
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Barrett's patients who smoke are twice as likely to develop esophageal cancer EurekAlert (press release) Barrett's esophagus (BE) patients who smoke tobacco are at a two-fold increased risk of developing esophageal cancer, according to a new study in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. |
Published on Tuesday 7th of February 2012 09:29:15 PM
GI Pathology Signs Exclusive Marketing Agreement for CDx Diagnostics' Computer ... - MarketWatch (press release)
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GI Pathology Signs Exclusive Marketing Agreement for CDx Diagnostics' Computer ... MarketWatch (press release) In clinical trials, CDx Diagnostics' EndoCDx EGD, a patented computer-aided brush biopsy examination, significantly increased the detection rate of Barrett's esophagus in GERD patients as well as precancerous changes in esophageal tissue (dysplasia) by ... |
Published on Tuesday 7th of February 2012 09:29:15 PM
New Technique to Pinpoint Esophageal Cancer - Medscape
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 Bahrain News Agency | New Technique to Pinpoint Esophageal Cancer Medscape January 17, 2012 — A new technique that uses a fluorescent lectin to highlight areas of high-grade dysplasia and cancer in the esophagus could improve current screening procedures for patients with Barrett's esophagus. The research was published ... Study reveals origins of esophageal cancer Sugar Changes In Esophagus Point to Pre-Cancerous Cells Sugar may help halt esophageal cancer |
Published on Tuesday 7th of February 2012 09:29:15 PM
Origins of Esophageal Cancer Identified - International News Network
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 International News Network | Origins of Esophageal Cancer Identified International News Network The findings challenge conventional wisdom regarding the origin and development of this deadly cancer and its precursor lesion, Barrett's esophagus, and highlight possible targets for new clinical therapies. Lacking a good animal model of esophageal ... Halting Esophageal Cancer in its Tracks with Sugar Origins of esophageal cancer unfolded Fluorescent Lectin Successful in Screening for Esophageal Cancer |
Published on Tuesday 7th of February 2012 09:29:15 PM
The Problem With Medical Specialty Recommendations: Barrett's Esophagus - Huffington Post (blog)
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The Problem With Medical Specialty Recommendations: Barrett's Esophagus Huffington Post (blog) The recommendations of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) concerning screening endoscopy for Barrett's esophagus illustrates how a professional society's recommendations can be self-serving and contrary to best care. |
Published on Tuesday 7th of February 2012 09:29:15 PM
NinePoint Medical Announces Formation of Clinical and Technology Advisory Boards - MarketWatch (press release)
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NinePoint Medical Announces Formation of Clinical and Technology Advisory Boards MarketWatch (press release) He currently serves as the director of esophageal research and director of esophageal diagnostics and therapeutic endoscopy within the division of thoracic and foregut surgery. Dr. Jobe's areas of interest are in esophageal cancer, Barrett's esophagus, ... |
Published on Tuesday 7th of February 2012 09:29:15 PM
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