The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) sulindac and its metabolites induce carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes in human colon cancer cells, according to a report in the March 1st International Journal of Cancer. Reuters Health Information
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) does not portend a poorer prognosis in elderly patients with dementia compared to those with preserved cognition, Japanese researchers report in the April issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Reuters Health Information
The costs of new agents and regimens introduced for the treatment of colorectal cancer have risen 340-fold, compared with traditional regimens. Medscape Medical News
While symptom questionnaires provide a snapshot of bowel habits, they may not reflect day-to-day variations or the relationship between bowel symptoms and stool form. The American Journal of Gastroenterology
Mouse models may pave the way for early detection of pancreatic cancer. Learn how study authors used phage clones to synthesize targeted peptides and track early lesions.
Fernando Velayos, MD, MPH, addresses issues in the management of a 40-year-old patient with long-standing ulcerative colitis, with a view toward strategies for preventing CRC. Medscape Gastroenterology
