News & Updates
Filter by Specialty:
Older age at first screening colonoscopy linked to higher risk of adenomas, CRC
25 Aug 2023
At a first screening colonoscopy, older patients are more likely to have a detection of adenomatous polyps and colorectal cancer (CRC), reveals a study.
Older age at first screening colonoscopy linked to higher risk of adenomas, CRC
25 Aug 2023
S-1 plus oxaliplatin on par with existing regimen for colorectal cancer treatment
15 Aug 2023
byStephen Padilla
Treatment with S-1, an oral fluoropyrimidine formulation similar to capecitabine, plus oxaliplatin (SOX) results in substantial improvements in overall response rate relative to capecitabine plus oxaliplatin (CapeOx) in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, according to a Philippines study presented at the recent ESMO GI 2023.
S-1 plus oxaliplatin on par with existing regimen for colorectal cancer treatment
15 Aug 2023
Fosaprepitant dosing frequency makes no difference in CCRT-induced nausea, vomiting prevention
09 Aug 2023
byJairia Dela Cruz
For patients undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT), treatment with either weekly or every-3-weeks fosaprepitant helps reduce nausea and vomiting caused by CCRT, with no difference in the effect, as reported in a study.