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WHAT'S HOT IN THE LITERATURE

A new gastric cancer-producing pathogen? Streptococcus anginosus could promote gastric inflammation, atrophy, and tumorigenesis
Cell
The role of Helicobacter pylori in the pathogenesis of gastritis and gastric cancer is well established. Previous research had shown that S. anginosus was enriched in the gastric mucosa of patients with gastric cancer. This study not only reveals S. anginosus as a pathogen that promotes gastric tumorigenesis, but provides a rationale for this effect via direct interactions with gastric epithelial cells in the TMPC-ANXA2-MAPK axis. Thus, the study provides evidence of S. anginosus as a causal pathogen in the stages of gastric carcinogenesis. read more

Review by Prof. Zikai Wang (China)

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GI NEWS AROUND THE WORLD

What leaders are saying about colonoscopies


Becker's GI & Endoscopy
The lowering of the recommended age for colonoscopies, increased demand, and rising colon cancer rates among younger individuals have led to a significant health care debate in 2024. read more

Risk score has 'superior ability' to predict LT waitlist dropout among patients with HCC


Healio
Researchers found that a continuous risk score accurately predicted waitlist dropout and post-liver transplantation outcomes in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, despite multiple UNOS policy changes, balancing transplant equity between HCC and non-HCC patients. read more

Obstructive sleep apnea and 19 gastrointestinal diseases: A Mendelian randomization study


Frontiers in Psychiatry
This study investigated the causal relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and 19 types of gastrointestinal diseases (GDs), using Mendelian randomization analyses and the inverse-variance weighted (IVW) method to evaluate the main effects model of causality. The genetic background between OSA and GDs is unclear. read more

Bowel prep quality affects long-term colonoscopy outcomes


Medscape
New data from Austrian researchers reveals that individuals with poor bowel preparation have lower adenoma detection rates and a higher risk of postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer (PCCRC) death, based on a study of 335,466 individuals aged 50 and older.  read more

Using the soft, mega, distal transparent cap to remove food bolus


Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
The "mega cap" is a soft, elastic cap developed for removing metal fragments from over-the-scope clips. It is the easiest, fastest, and safest method to remove impacted meat from the esophagus, as it is 3 times larger than traditional "hard" caps and has a large capacity volume. read more

WGO NEWS

2nd International Conference of Nepalese Society of Gastroenterologists
When: August 23, 2024 - August 24, 2024
Location: Kathmandu - Nepal
Organizer(s): Nepalese Society of Gastroenterologists
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XII Congreso Nacional de Gastroenterologìa y Endoscopìa Digestiva
When: September 5, 2024 - September 7, 2024
Location: Ciudad de Panama - Panama
Organizer(s): Asociacion Panameña de Gastroenterologìa y Endoscopia Digestiva
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