Gastrointestinal tract

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News • Endoscopy equipment

Steerable ERCP cannula: a new option for complex cannulation

Fujifilm has introduced the FlexCan Cannula, a specialised device for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures, designed with enhanced flexibility and rotational performance.

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News • Inflammatory marker detection

New blood test targets rising bowel cancer rates

Earlier detection, better outcomes: A new blood test for bowel cancer screening is designed to transform cancer outcomes by moving away from invasive or unpleasant methods.

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News • Study on bacteria composition

Antibiotics leave a lasting mark on the gut microbiome

Antibiotics can affect the composition of the community of bacteria living in the gut, known as the gut microbiome, for as long as four to eight years after treatment, a new study shows.

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News • Microbial interactions

Gut bacteria interactions show promise as health and disease marker

To better distinguish between healthy and diseased gut microbiomes, scientists have created an index that tracks microbial behavior and signals conditions such as colorectal cancer.

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News • Gastric multi-regional assembloid

Lab-grown mini-stomachs to boost understanding of rare diseases

A new type of lab-grown organoid that mimics the behaviour of a human stomach could boost the understanding of rare gastric diseases, researchers say.

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News • Systemic mechanism discovered

Chemotherapy rewires gut bacteria to curb metastasis

Chemotherapy does more than kill cancer cells: It reshapes the gut microbiome, making the body less permissive to metastasis. This finding opens new avenues for adjuvant strategies.

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Article • Reshaping GI cancer care

Pathologists at the heart of precision oncology

Biomarker testing is ushering in a novel era of therapy personalisation for gastroesophageal and colorectal cancers, according to experts presenting at the 37th European Congress of Pathology in Vienna this September. During a session on state-of-the-art in gastrointestinal biomarkers, speakers outlined how targeted therapies and immunotherapies are transforming treatment options – but…

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