intestinal metaplasia

Age, smoking, bacteria, genetic mutations together can raise risk of stomach cancer: Singapore study

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SINGAPORE – While it is well-known that age, smoking, oral bacteria and genetic mutations can individually cause stomach cancer, a recent study has found that when they occur together in one person, the risk is amplified. This discovery by scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and the National University Health System (NUHS), together with an international … Read more

Biomarker for Upper GI Disorders?

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TOPLINE: Dysbiosis of the oral microbiome is associated with various upper gastrointestinal (UGI) disorders and precancerous lesions, with specific microbial signatures varying by disease and oral site, research shows. METHODOLOGY: Emerging evidence suggests that the oral microbiota may contribute to the development of gastrointestinal malignancies, leading to efforts to identify biomarkers for early detection and … Read more