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Studies Confirm Link Between Serrated Polyps, Colorectal Cancer
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Large or proximal serrated polyps are associated with an increased risk of neoplasia and colorectal cancer (CRC), and their presence should trigger more frequent surveillance, according to two studies published online in the November Gastroenterology. Reuters Health Information
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Elevated AST, ALT Linked to Higher Future Mortality Rate
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Elevated liver enzymes discovered during routine medical care are associated with increased mortality risk over the subsequent decade, results of a study published in the March issue of Hepatology indicate. Reuters Health Information
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Colonoscopy and Colorectal Cancer Prevention
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Douglas K. Rex, MD, FACG, reviews the latest trends and recommendations regarding screening and surveillance in colorectal cancer, as based on data presented at ACG 2007.
Medscape Gastroenterology
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The Ethics of Phase I Trials of Biologic Agents
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Early and limited exposure to biologics can cause antibodies to develop and, ultimately, prevent trial participants from gaining any treatment benefit. In this editorial, the author calls for the risks to be clearly stated.
Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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