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BREAKTHROUGHS IN BARRETT’S
This section contains a collection of articles on Barrett’s esophagus selected by Richard E. Sampliner, MD. Dr. Sampliner, who is a member of Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News’ Medical Advisory Board, provides a commentary on each of the articles in this section. Dr. Sampliner is a professor of medicine and chief of gastroenterology at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson, Arizona.
Endoscopic Resection Efficacious for Barrett’s Esophagus and Early Esophageal Cancer
ISSUE: JUNE, 2008
Endoscopic therapy has been found to safely and effectively manage high-grade dysplasia in Barrett’s esophagus and early esophageal cancer. read more
Issue of Increased All-Cause Mortality With Barrett’s Not Yet Laid To Rest
ISSUE: NOVEMBER, 2007
Does having Barrett’s esophagus put people at risk for cancer incidence or increased mortality, independent of their increased probability of developing or dying from esophageal cancer? And does using jumbo biopsy forceps give gastroenterologists a significantly better chance of picking up dysplasia in patients with BE? read more
Tumor-Suppressor Gene May Serve as Biomarker for Response to PDT Therapy in Barrett’s
ISSUE: OCTOBER, 2007
The loss of the tumor-suppressor gene P16 is associated with resistance to treatment in patients with Barrett’s esophagus, a prospective study has confirmed. read more
Lawsuits Lead to Excessive Endoscopic Surveillance
ISSUE: SEPTEMBER, 2007
Clinicians with a history of at least one malpractice lawsuit tended to be more aggressive in their use of endoscopic screening and surveillance for esophageal adenocarcinoma, and their decisions seemed strongly influenced by the fear of future legal action. read more
Adiponectin May Be Link Between Obesity, Barrett’s
ISSUE: JUNE, 2007
A hormone associated with obesity substantially increases the risk of Barrett’s esophagus, according to study findings. read more
Studies Examine Esophageal Capsule Endoscopy, Esophageal Mucosal Pathology
ISSUE: MAY, 2007
Several presentations at last year’s annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology provided important new information about Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal mucosal pathology. read more
Barrett’s Patients More Likely To Adhere to PPIs
ISSUE: NOVEMBER, 2006
A review of the records of Dutch patients has shown that half of all patients prescribed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) use them as needed or intermittently, suggesting they may not be reaping the full benefits of drug therapy for their indication. read more
Tips for Managing Barrett's With High-Grade Dysplasia
ISSUE: MAY, 2006
Most experts agree that of all patients with Barrett's esophagus (BE), those who have high-grade dysplasia (HGD) are at the highest risk for developing esophageal cancer. read more

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