Fecal Microbiome Analysis May Help Predict Colon Adenoma Prevalence, Lifetime Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Investigators examined differences in the microbiomes of patients with colorectal neoplasia.
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Vismodegib Demonstrates Efficacy in Basal Cell Carcinoma
Vismodegib treatment in local advanced and metastatic basal cell carcinoma is assessed.
Contrast-Enhanced vs Conventional Endoscopic Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Pancreatic Lesions
A team of investigators sought to investigate the usefulness of contrast-enhanced harmonic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration/biopsy when performed with no on-site cytopathology.
Socioeconomic, Education Factors Contribute to Worse Survival in People of African Descent With Skin Cancer
The differences in incidence, clinical features, genetics, treatment and outcome, in cutaneous melanoma in White vs people of African descent populations is reviewed.
Impact of Circulating Sex Hormones on Risk for Gastrointestinal Cancer
A team of investigators sought to determine the relationship between circulating sex hormones and risk of esophageal, gastric, and colorectal cancers in both men and women.
Black Patients With Merkel Cell Carcinoma Experience Treatment Delays
Factors associated with delays in treatment for patients with Merkel cell carcinoma were investigated.
ACP Releases Policy Statement on DOI, COI Management for Clinical Guideline Development
The American College of Physicians endorses the necessity of a comprehensive process for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest to ensure the integrity of clinical guidelines and guidance statements.
Carbamazepine and Lamotrigine Associated With Increased Risk for SCC
A comparison of AEDs finds that while most were not associated with skin cancer, carbamazepine and lamotrigine were associated with squamous cell carcinoma.
Intraoperative Lidocaine May Reduce Breast Cancer Surgery-Associated Neuropathic Pain
Large studies examining the efficacy of intraoperative lidocaine infusions on breast cancer surgery-associated pain were found to be feasible.
Pembrolizumab Improves Survival vs Chemotherapy in NSCLC
Treatment with pembrolizumab may be more effective than chemotherapy for improving overall survival in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer.
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