June 30, 2025

Invitation to Colonoscopy vs Fecal Immunochemical Test Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Does being invited to colorectal cancer screening with fecal immunochemical tests vs colonoscopy have an impact on colorectal cancer mortality?

The ASCO Post

June 30, 2025

Incidence Rates of Colorectal and Pancreatic Cancers Are Rising Most Among Young Adults

“Clinicians should be aware of this trend in younger age groups, so their suspicion is higher when patients present with symptoms.”

The ASCO Post

June 30, 2025

DDW 2025: 20-Year Screening Program Drives Down Colorectal Cancer Cases, Deaths

A 20-year initiative that offered flexible options for colorectal cancer screening at a major integrated health system doubled colorectal cancer screening rates, cut cancer incidence by a third, halve...

The ASCO Post

June 30, 2025

Can Typos Change a Diagnosis?

Large language models used in clinical decision-making may offer different treatment recommendations depending on how a patient writes their message—even when the medical facts remain unchanged.

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June 27, 2025

Refractory Esophageal Varices: Strategies Compared

A new review outlines updated strategies for managing refractory esophageal varices, comparing international guidelines and highlighting minimally invasive options such as embolization and stenting when endoscopic methods fail.

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June 26, 2025

Is Alternate-Day Fasting Most Effective?

A review of 99 randomized trials found that all intermittent fasting and calorie-restricted diets reduced body weight, with alternate day fasting offering the most benefit over other strategies in short-term studies.

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June 25, 2025

Ultrasound Finds Early Insulin Resistance Signals

A handheld ultrasound probe could soon help detect metabolic issues long before blood sugar levels raise concerns.

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June 24, 2025

Blood Test Predicts Liver Transplant Failure

A new blood test analyzing cell-free DNA methylation patterns can identify the type and source of liver transplant injuries weeks before clinical diagnosis, potentially reducing reliance on biopsies.

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June 23, 2025

Higher SCFAs in Blood Predict Diabetes Risk

New research following Spanish adults over 7 years found that higher levels of specific gut-derived fatty acids in the blood—especially butyrate and isobutyrate—were linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, offering insights into early risk prediction.

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