People who consumed their hot beverages at a "very hot" temperature had a threefold higher risk for squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus compared with those who drank them at a "warm" temperature, an analysis of two large U.K. cohorts suggested. (International Journal of Cancer)
High-penetrance colorectal cancer (CRC) predisposition germline variants were present in 5.4% of CRC patients and in 12.2% of the early-onset cases, according to a meta-analysis. (Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Relapse following surgery for localized appendiceal adenocarcinoma was uncommon, and adjuvant chemotherapy was not associated with improved relapse-free or overall survival, a retrospective U.S. study found. (JAMA Surgery)
The American Gastroenterological Association updated its guidelines on the management of ampullary neoplasms. (Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
A multicenter study of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) found excessive supragastric belching in 20% of patients and estimated that 25% of their acid exposure time could be attributed to the belching disorder. (Gut)
