Liquid Biopsy Shows Promise in Detecting Pancreatic Cancer Liquid Biopsy Shows Promise in Detecting Pancreatic Cancer
A new screening test raises the possibility of catching pancreatic cancer earlier, when tumors can be removed, and patients cured.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - April 10, 2024 Category: Pathology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
How Does Diet Affect Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease? How Does Diet Affect Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
Meal intake reduced the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter and increased the number of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - April 1, 2024 Category: Pathology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Heat Exposure Tied to Acute Immune Changes Heat Exposure Tied to Acute Immune Changes
Short-term exposure to high outdoor temperatures may impair the immune system, rendering people more prone to infection and possibly accelerating heart disease progression.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - March 29, 2024 Category: Pathology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
French Cohort Shows Good Prognosis of MSI Colorectal Cancer French Cohort Shows Good Prognosis of MSI Colorectal Cancer
Nonmetastatic microsatellite instability colorectal cancers nevertheless entailed a high risk for recurrence in stage III, especially when not treated with adjuvant chemotherapy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - March 28, 2024 Category: Pathology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
How to Manage Esophageal Conditions: Expert Pearls How to Manage Esophageal Conditions: Expert Pearls
Dr David Johnson offers his tips and techniques for dysphagia, rumination, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and other esophageal conditions.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - March 27, 2024 Category: Pathology Tags: Gastroenterology Commentary Source Type: news
CRC: Next-Generation mt-sDNA Test Beats FIT for Sensitivity CRC: Next-Generation mt-sDNA Test Beats FIT for Sensitivity
A next-generation multitarget stool DNA test for colorectal cancer screening had higher sensitivity but lower specificity than a currently available FIT, according to the large prospective BLUE-C study.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - March 25, 2024 Category: Pathology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Sarcopenia May Predict FT Placement in Patients With OPSCC Sarcopenia May Predict FT Placement in Patients With OPSCC
Identifying sarcopenia early in patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma can help predict the need for feeding tube placement.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - March 22, 2024 Category: Pathology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
Hypertension Stable in US, Antihypertensive Med Use Rises Hypertension Stable in US, Antihypertensive Med Use Rises
After updated guidelines lowered the threshold for hypertension in 2017, prevalence remained stable through 2021, and the use of antihypertensive medications rose by 3%.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - March 11, 2024 Category: Pathology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
Plastic Particles in Carotid Plaques Linked to CV Events Plastic Particles in Carotid Plaques Linked to CV Events
Microplastics and nanoplastics detected in carotid artery plaque were associated with a higher risk of death or major cardiovascular events in a new study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - March 8, 2024 Category: Pathology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
Akero's Fatty Liver Disease Drug Lessens Scarring in Mid-stage Trial Akero's Fatty Liver Disease Drug Lessens Scarring in Mid-stage Trial
Akero Therapeutics ' experimental drug for a type of fatty liver disease significantly reduced scarring after nearly two years in a mid-stage study, it said on Monday, as the...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - March 4, 2024 Category: Pathology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Communicating Bad News to Patients Communicating Bad News to Patients
The manner in which bad news is communicated plays a significant role in the psychological burden on the patient.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - February 23, 2024 Category: Pathology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
Does Canadian Pediatric Hypertension Care Follow Guidelines? Does Canadian Pediatric Hypertension Care Follow Guidelines?
More than 6 years after new guidelines were introduced, care remains suboptimal, data suggested.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - February 19, 2024 Category: Pathology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
How Do Anogenital Injuries Relate to Rape Accusations? How Do Anogenital Injuries Relate to Rape Accusations?
Clinicians who care for sexual violence survivors must reassure patients that the lack of anogenital injury does not diminish the credibility of their accounts.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - February 5, 2024 Category: Pathology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: news
The Case for Biomarker Testing in Gastroesophageal Cancer The Case for Biomarker Testing in Gastroesophageal Cancer
To take advantage of the latest targeted therapies in gastroesophageal cancer, physicians needed to identify patients who will benefit, but biomarker testing in this population continued to lag.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - January 22, 2024 Category: Pathology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
A1c Helps Stratify Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Teens A1c Helps Stratify Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Teens
Even among those with overweight or obesity, the risk is low for those with A1c below 6.0%.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - January 17, 2024 Category: Pathology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
