Reduced cancer risk seen after 10 years since quitting smoking
Sustained smoking cessation is associated with reduced cancer risk after 10 years since smoking cessation, according to a study published online in JAMA Network Open.
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Digestive System Diseases: News and Research on Stomach Neoplasms
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Unraveling the mystery of hereditary diffuse gastric cancer
Gastric cancer, a significant global health burden, claims more than 7% of cancer-related deaths annually. Although only 1%–3% of cases have a genetic basis, understanding these genetic drivers is crucial for developing preventative ...
Dec 27, 2023
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Narrow-band imaging at low magnification can detect lesions overlooked by white-light imaging
Helicobacter pylori infection is recognized as a significant risk factor for gastric cancer. Hence regular screening for early detection is particularly crucial in regions with a high prevalence. While advancements in endoscopy ...
Dec 19, 2023
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Infection with stomach bacteria may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease
Infection with the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease: In people over the age of 50, the risk following a symptomatic infection can be an average of 11 percent ...
Dec 13, 2023
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Study validates pyrvinium as treatment to prevent stomach cancer
A study published Oct. 4 in Gastroenterology further validates that pyrvinium, a drug that has been used for decades for intestinal pinworms, can be repurposed as a preventative treatment for stomach cancer.
Oct 5, 2023
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Good cardiorespiratory fitness associated with up to 40% lower risk of 9 cancers
Good cardiorespiratory fitness when young is associated with up to a 40% lower risk of developing 9 specific cancers later on—at least in men—suggests a large long term study published online in the British Journal of Sports ...
Aug 15, 2023
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Pathogenic genetic variations found to boost the risk of H. pylori–related stomach cancer
A large case-control study by international researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan has found that people who carry certain genetic risk factors for gastric (stomach) cancer have a ...
Mar 29, 2023
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What your blood type can tell you about your health
Most people don't think about their blood type unless they need surgery or are planning to donate blood. But we can learn more from our blood types than simply whether or not we can safely accept a transfusion from a donor. ...
Jan 25, 2023
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New study speculates on health impact of less salt in Australia's packaged foods
Reformulating packaged foods in Australia to contain less sodium might save about 1,700 lives per year and prevent nearly 7,000 annual diagnoses of heart disease, kidney disease and stomach cancer, according to new research ...
Jan 10, 2023
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Expression of HOTAIR and MEG3 are negatively associated with H. pylori positive status in gastric cancer patients
A new research paper was published in Genes & Cancer on February 10, 2022, entitled, "Expression of HOTAIR and MEG3 are negatively associated with H. pylori positive status in gastric cancer patients."
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