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The role of AI in revolutionizing colonoscopy and preventing colorectal cancer
Medriva
In a groundbreaking study led by Braden Kuo, M.D., it has been revealed that AI (ChatGPT) can effectively provide understandable and scientifically accurate answers to common questions about colonoscopy. The findings of the study were validated by gastroenterologists and signify the potential of AI in playing a crucial role in patient education and healthcare information dissemination.
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Investigating methods for preventing pancreatitis after endoscopy
Northwestern University via Medical Xpress
Anti-inflammatory drugs alone are not sufficient to prevent inflammation of the pancreas following a common endoscopic procedure, according to a study recently published in The Lancet.
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GI cancers contribute to 25% of global lifetime cancer risk, with highest risk for death
Healio
Global lifetime risk for developing gastrointestinal cancer is 1 in 12 people, with colorectal cancer being the highest risk. Despite accounting for a quarter of all cancer cases and a third of cancer-related deaths, few studies have assessed the cumulative effect of gastrointestinal cancers on cancer-specific incidence and mortality from a lifetime risk perspective.
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Simple web-based tool identifies cancer susceptibility genes in 16% of patients
PRN
Systematic implementation of a digital risk assessment tool can identify patients with high-risk cancer susceptibility syndromes and other actionable variants, according to new research. Using this tool, the researchers found genetic variants of concern in nearly 16% of the patients they tested.
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Risk factors for gastroesophageal reflux disease: A population-based study
BMC Gastronenterology
Gastroesophageal reflux disease in the long term reduces the quality of life, leading to digestive diseases. The present study aims to determine the risk factors for GERD. The study resulted that the prevalence of GERD was 10.99% (n = 1,058) and was higher among older-age populations and women.
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