Obesity may not be the only factor to link ultra-processed foods to higher risk of mouth, throat and oesophagus cancers
Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of upper aerodigestive tract (including the mouth, throat and oesophagus), according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - November 22, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Institutes, Bristol Population Health Science Institute; Press Release Source Type: news
Hospitals serving large Black, Latino populations have fewer resources for cancer care
Key takeawaysUCLA researchers looked at nearly 4,400 hospitals across the U.S., including 864 with high numbers of Black and Hispanic patients.Hospitals serving Black, Hispanic and other racial and ethnic minority patients were significantly less likely than other hospitals to have access to core cancer services like PET/CT scanners, robotic surgery and palliative care.The researchers say further work is need to understand how geographic, linguistic, cultural, cost and discrimination factors affect these cancer care disparities. Among the nation ’s hospitals, those that serve high numbers of Black and Hispanic patients...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - November 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Can Some Patients With Esophageal Cancer Avoid Surgery? Can Some Patients With Esophageal Cancer Avoid Surgery?
About one third of patients with esophageal cancer who have a compete response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy may be able to avoid surgery. However, one expert questioned the study design.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - October 20, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Anti-TIGIT Plus Immunotherapy 'Promising' in NSCLC, Esophageal Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- Combination treatment with an investigational anti-TIGIT drug plus a PD-L1 inhibitor was well tolerated and demonstrated promising activity in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and esophageal cancer... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - September 28, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Endoscopic Monitoring May Not Be Needed for Nonerosive GERD Endoscopic Monitoring May Not Be Needed for Nonerosive GERD
Patients with nonerosive GERD do not have a greater risk for esophageal cancer compared with the general population and are unlikely to need additional endoscopic monitoring for cancer.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - September 27, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Scientists Spot Gene Mutation Linked to Esophageal Cancer
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 -- 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 mutation, potentially... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Risk for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Not Increased With Nonerosive GERD
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 -- 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. 13 in The... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 20, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Delaying Esophageal Cancer Surgery After Neoadjuvant CRT Fails in Trial
(MedPage Today) -- Prolonging the time to surgery following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for esophageal cancer failed to improve histological complete response rates and may even worsen overall survival (OS), according to results from the... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - September 19, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Does Anti-Reflux Surgery Cut Esophageal Cancer Risk? Does Anti-Reflux Surgery Cut Esophageal Cancer Risk?
The risk of esophageal cancer was not decreased but rather increased among patients with Barrett esophagus who underwent anti-reflux surgery compared to medically managed peers in a large study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - September 18, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Non-Erosive GERD May Not Increase Risk of Esophageal Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- Patients with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) appear to have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma as the general population, according to a large Nordic population-based cohort study with up to... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - September 18, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Folks With Chronic Reflux Face No Higher Risk for Esophageal Cancer
FRIDAY, Sept 15, 2023 — Rebutting conventional wisdom, a large Swedish study finds that most people with chronic acid reflux, or GERD, do not have a higher risk for developing cancer of the esophagus.
“Previous studies have shown that... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 15, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
AI Tool Predicts Certain GI Cancers Years in Advance AI Tool Predicts Certain GI Cancers Years in Advance
A machine learning tool embedded in the electronic health record accurately predicted esophageal adenocarcinoma and gastric cardia adenocarcinoma years before diagnosis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - August 29, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
K-ECAN Tool Can Predict Esophageal, Gastric Cardia Adenocarcinoma
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 -- 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, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 28, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Fast Heartburn Relief Without Deadly Drugs
Since gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was first identified in the early 1930s, the number of people experiencing heartburn has increased substantially.
In fact, one study shows that in just 10 years, the number of people experiencing:1
Any GERD symptoms increased by 30%
Symptoms at least once a week increased by 47%
Severe GERD increased by 24%
While these numbers are concerning, I’ll admit they’re not surprising considering the typical American diet.
Our nutrition-less, grain-based diet of carbohydrates and starches has wrecked our health and made our bodies behave in ways nature never intended.
This has led ...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - August 28, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Health Heart Health Natural Cures Nutrition Source Type: news
U.S. Judge Strikes Down F.D.A. Regulation of Premium Cigars
Hand-rolled, specialty cigars should not be subject to the broader F.D.A. regulatory rules over tobacco use, a federal judge ruled. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - August 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Jewett Tags: your-feed-healthcare Decisions and Verdicts Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Law and Legislation Suits and Litigation (Civil) Esophageal Cancer Smoking and Tobacco Luxury Goods and Services Lung Cancer American Cancer Society Fo Source Type: news
