A Guide to Managing Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia A Guide to Managing Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia
Most patients won ' t develop adenocarcinoma or require continued surveillance, but identifying those who might requires a bit more effort, says Dr David Johnson.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - January 20, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Commentary Source Type: news
Cancer survivor returns for a tour of medical center 50 years later
Fifty years ago, Judye Mangus had just become engaged to get married when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin ’s lymphoma, a cancer that affects the lymphatic system. Surviving the cancer was a difficult and sometimes heartbreaking journey, but Mangus was supported by her doctors, care team and family every step of the way.
Mangus’ cancer journey
Starting in 1971, Mangus began having problems eating a nd was losing weight. She was diagnosed as having a “nervous stomach.” After several visits to… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - January 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Source Type: news
Scant Evidence for Proton Pump Inhibitor Role in Gastric Cancer Scant Evidence for Proton Pump Inhibitor Role in Gastric Cancer
Previous studies may not have accounted for the confounding role of the diseases for which the medications are prescribed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 13, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
' Clinical Paradox'? Bariatric Surgery May Protect From GI Cancers'Clinical Paradox'? Bariatric Surgery May Protect From GI Cancers
In a large French study, bariatric surgery was associated with a significant reduction in incidence of esophageal and gastric cancer as well as overall mortality.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 12, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Risk of Esophageal, Gastric Cancers
(MedPage Today) -- Undergoing bariatric surgery for severe obesity was linked to a decreased incidence of esophageal and gastric cancer and overall in-hospital mortality, a French cohort study showed.
Among mostly women, the incidence rates of... (Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology)
Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology - January 11, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
FAPI-PET shows promise over conventional PET for identifying cancer
Gallium-68 fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) PET imaging may improv...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
FAPI-PET visualizes myocardial fibrosis on molecular level
FAPI-PET cuts tracer injection wait times by more than two-thirds
FAPI-PET predicts outcomes in patients with esophageal cancer
SNMMI Image of the Year predicts poor outcomes after heart attack
FAPI-PET may improve diagnosis of gastric cancer (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
What Causes Bloating —and What to Do About It
Bloating is an uncomfortable feeling of fullness or pressure in the abdomen. Like an overinflated balloon, a bloated belly can feel packed with air, and in some cases may be visibly enlarged or distended.
Bloating is a common issue. By some estimates, up to 30% of Americans experience it from time to time. In a majority of cases, the sensation is temporary and tolerable. It may not be pleasant, but on its own it’s usually not cause for serious concern. However, bloating can also be a symptom of an underlying gastrointestinal problem or disorder, including some issues that warrant a medical provider’s urgent att...
Source: TIME: Health - January 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized Gut health healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Keep The Flu Away In A Time Of “ Twindemics ”
Flu season is here, and the CDC has shifted into overdrive…pushing you to get your flu vaccine as soon as possible.
Once again, they’re insisting it’s more important than ever because of Covid.
Flu shots have an unquestioned reputation. The message from the medical establishment is that you need to ignore any vaccines’ potential adverse effects.
But that doesn’t mean they don’t exist…
In a moment, I’ll show you ways to bolster your native immunity so you can enjoy optimal health year-round. But first, for my new readers, let me tell you why I’ll never get a flu shot.
Unlike some of my colleagues i...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - December 23, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Health Source Type: news
FAPI-PET visualizes myocardial fibrosis on molecular level
PET imaging with a fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) radiotrace...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
FAPI-PET cuts tracer injection wait times by more than two-thirds
FAPI-PET predicts outcomes in patients with esophageal cancer
SNMMI Image of the Year predicts poor outcomes after heart attack
FAPI-PET shows promise detecting biliary tract cancer
FAPI-PET may improve diagnosis of gastric cancer (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - December 22, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
UPMC Hillman and the evolution of a modern cancer network
More than 30 years ago, Western Pennsylvania residents who needed cancer treatment often had a long drive ahead of them. Accessing the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (the original name of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center) — the region’s only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center — meant a trip into Pittsburgh. UPMC Hillman President Elizabeth Wild, whose late mother received treatment for Stage IV stomach cancer in the early 1990s, recalls the challenge her parents… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - December 20, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Lauren Lawley Head Source Type: news
Man, 50, experienced 'loose' stools and stomach pains prior to cancer diagnosis
He also discovered he had diabetes, a condition sometimes linked to pancreatic cancer, prior to his diagnosis. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Real-World Study Confirms Benefit of XARELTO ® (rivaroxaban) for Secondary Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Cancer Patients
TITUSVILLE, NJ, December 9, 2022 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced observational data from eight years of clinical practice showing that the oral Factor Xa inhibitor XARELTO® (rivaroxaban) is associated with comparable effectiveness and safety to the Factor Xa inhibitor apixaban for the treatment of cancer-associated thromboembolism (CAT) in a broad cohort of patients with various cancer types. Patients with CAT are at a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), which is the second-leading cause of death in people with cancer.1Data from the Observational Study in Cancer-A...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - December 9, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Latest News Source Type: news
A Positive HIV Test Shattered His Dreams of Serving in the U.S. Army. Now He ’ s Suing
One cold winter morning in 2008, 8-year-old Isaiah Wilkins decided to try on his mother’s National Guard uniform, something he always wanted to do. She was away at training in Texas, but she kept an extra uniform at home in Temple, Georgia.
Young Isaiah climbed up to the attic of his parents’ single-story house and spotted the blue 30-gallon bin where his mother stored her military clothes. He unclicked the clips on the sides, lifted the lid, and rummaged through the neatly organized items. After carefully shuffling through a few patches and her combat boots, he spotted her uniform.
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Source: TIME: Health - December 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jordan Gonsalves Tags: Uncategorized HIV/AIDS Military Source Type: news
Stomach cancer is still a risk for many people
Gastric cancer has declined steadily over the past century, but it is still a serious and deadly disease. Yale experts share diagnosis and treatment insights. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - November 29, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Feeling in woman's chest turned out to be 'ulcerated tumour' at the back of her stomach
Cancer presentations can be multi-faceted and non-specific, but spotting them early is pivotal. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 28, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
