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ASGE Journal ScanÖsophagus

Obese Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis Have Lower Response to Therapy

Obese Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis Have Lower Response to Therapy

Current treatment options for patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) include the use of topical corticosteroids. This study aimed to demonstrate whether outcomes of topical corticosteroids

ASGE Journal ScanKolon

Colonoscopy Every 10 Years Starting at Age 40 Modeled as Cost-Effective for Men With Body Mass Index ≥35

Colonoscopy Every 10 Years Starting at Age 40 Modeled as Cost-Effective for Men With Body Mass Index ≥35

Obesity is a known risk factor for colorectal cancer (CRC) in both men and women. A previously developed decision analytic was used to model the

ASGE Journal ScanKolon

Summary of Evidence: Overweight and Obesity Are Both Associated With Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Incidence

Summary of Evidence: Overweight and Obesity Are Both Associated With Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Incidence

Intense ongoing investigation has suggested a number of risk factors for early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC), defined as CRC in persons younger than aged 50 years