Christina Brown

3 weeks ago | opmed.doximity.com | Roxanne Nelson |Christina Brown

A systematic assessment of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening status in a large diverse population, that included a mailed fecal immunochemical testing (FIT), approximately doubled the screening up-to-date status among all patients, according to new research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2025.

3 weeks ago | opmed.doximity.com | Roxanne Nelson |Christina Brown

Epigenic markers detected in umbilical cord blood at birth could signify risk for metabolic disease and increased liver fat over the course of a lifespan, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2025. “If these DNA markers are confirmed in larger studies, they could help doctors spot health risks earlier, maybe even at birth,” said lead author Ashley Jowell, MD, a resident physician in internal medicine at Duke University Health System.

3 weeks ago | opmed.doximity.com | Roxanne Nelson |Christina Brown

Researchers have identified pathogenic variants in 4 genes that are independent risk factors for worse survival in gastric cancer. These findings could potentially pave the way for precision oncology and targeted therapies, according to a study presented at Digestive Disease Week 2025.