Simple Summary Diagnosing cancer at an early stage increases the chance of performing
effective treatment in many tumour groups. Key approaches include screening patients who …

Description Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most commonly used medications
in the world. Developed for the treatment and prevention of acid-mediated upper …

Cancers originating in the esophagus or esophagogastric junction constitute a major global
health problem. Esophageal cancers are histologically classified as squamous cell …

Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a common condition associated with chronic gastroesophageal
reflux disease. BE is the only known precursor to esophageal adenocarcinoma, a highly …

Oesophageal cancer is the seventh most common cancer worldwide, with 604 000 new
cases diagnosed in 2020. It is the sixth most common cause of cancer-related mortality, with …

Importance The Patient Health Questionnaire depression module (PHQ-9) is a 9-item self-
administered instrument used for detecting depression and assessing severity of …

Background & Aims Over the last decade, clinical experiences and research studies raised
concerns regarding use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) as part of the diagnostic strategy for …

Oesophageal cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death worldwide
and is therefore a major global health challenge. The two major subtypes of oesophageal …

Pancreatic cysts are very common with the majority incidentally identified. There are several
types of pancreatic cysts; some types can contain cancer or have malignant potential …

The Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society has developed endoscopic submucosal
dissection/endoscopic mucosal resection guidelines. These guidelines present …