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This study conducted a comprehensive single-cell atlas throughout the progression of gastric carcinoma. Immunofluorescence staining, immunohistochemistry, and qRT-PCR revealed the heterogeneity and alterations during the progression of gastric cancer. The unique expression profiles of tumor-like epithelial cell subset (EPC), inflammatory cancer-associated fibroblasts (iCAFs), and Tumor-associated macrophage (TAM) in gastric cancer were discovered. read more

Prof. Zikai Wang (China)

GI NEWS AROUND THE WORLD

The key to avoiding malpractice suits for gastroenterologists

Becker's GI & Endoscopy
While there is no foolproof way to avoid allegations for any physician specialist, there are steps that practitioners can take to avoid facing the most common malpractice allegations, including failures and delays to diagnoses, complications from treatments and delayed treatments. read more

Perioperative gastric ultrasound findings in GLP-1 receptor agonist users

Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) are FDA-approved medications that mimic the action of a naturally occurring hormone to lower blood sugar and promote weight loss. Between 2022 and 2023, the prescribed use of these medications for weight loss increased by 352%. read more

Removing C. difficile from GI pathogen panels reduces unnecessary treatment

Healio
Researchers found that removing Clostridioides difficile from gastrointestinal pathogen panels reduced unnecessary treatment without causing delays in diagnosis. Specifically, data showed that among 36 patient records with C. difficile detected more than 72 hours after admission, none had delayed testing or diagnosis during the postintervention period. read more

Evaluation of computer-aided colonoscopy polyp diagnosis shows mixed results

Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
Computer-assisted diagnosis has the potential to improve identification of polyps in the distal but not proximal colon, based on data from a systematic review and meta-analysis of nearly 8,000 small polyps. This difference in the diagnostic performance of computer-assisted diagnosis was mainly the result of lower specificity, noted investigator Cesare Hassan, MD, PhD, of Humanitas University in Milan. read more

Gastroenterologists are fed up — 5 major payer issues to know

Becker's GI & Endoscopy
Gastroenterologists are facing mounting challenges as they navigate payer policies, diminishing reimbursements and administrative hurdles. Leaders say these frustrations are not only impacting physician morale but also threatening patient access to timely, quality care. read more

Gastric metaplasia confers high risk for cancer in study of mostly white patients

Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
Patients with gastric intehttps://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/gastroenterologists-are-fed-up-5-major-payer-issues-to-know.htmlstinal metaplasia had a 19-fold higher risk of developing gastric cancer compared with those who had normal gastric biopsy results, according to results from a new study. In the long-term retrospective study of 1,743 patients, who were predominantly white, gastric cancer was diagnosed in 2.2% of patients for whom an earlier biopsy showed GIM, but in only one person—0.1%—without a finding of GIM (P<0.0001). read more

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