Colorectal Cancer Screening Knowledge and Practices Among Practicing Obstetrician-Gynecologists and Residents.

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the US, the third most diagnosed cancer in women, and the second leading cause of cancer death in women. The aims of our study are to (1) investigate knowledge of and adherence to CRC screening guidelines by obstetrician-gynecologists (Ob/Gyns) and (2) assess whether this knowledge/adherence vary by demographic and practice characteristics.

Methods: An anonymous cross-sectional survey was distributed to a convenience sample of 142 practicing Obs/Gyns drawn from National Medical Association section members/conference attendees and hospital Ob/Gyn department members.

Young-Onset Colon Cancer: A Case Report.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) which is diagnosed in patients under the age of 50 years is defined as young-onset CRC. There has been a substantial increase in the incidence and mortality of young-onset CRC in the past four decades and the patients have delayed diagnoses leading to the advanced stages of CRC at the time of diagnosis. Here we present a case of a 34-year-old male patient with colon cancer and a literature review on young-onset colon cancer to highlight the age-related disparities in CRC incidence and try to explore the possible causative factors for the rise in incidence and mortality in young patients due to CRC.

A Rare Case of Esophageal Leukoplakia in Achalasia.

Esophageal leukoplakia refers to a clinical finding of a white patch on the mucous membrane surface that cannot be scraped off. It has been associated with alcohol and tobacco use and chronic acid reflux. An association with squamous cell dysplasia and carcinoma has been reported with potential for malignant transformation warranting endoscopic intervention or surveillance, but no guidelines exist.

A Case of Megaesophagus Secondary to a Massive Phytobezoar in a Patient With Achalasia.

Bezoar is a rare entity that is composed of indigested foreign material and is most commonly seen in the stomach. Phytobezoars are the most common type of bezoars and are composed of indigestible cellulose and lignin from fruits and vegetables. We present a unique case of esophageal phytobezoar, which was seen in a patient with long-standing achalasia.

Helicobacter pylori Resistance to Triple Therapy in a Multicultural Population in New York City.

Introduction: infection (HPI) has become a worldwide concern due to its associations with intestinal and extraintestinal disease including cancer, autoimmune phenomena, and vitamin deficiencies. HPI has been found to affect Hispanics at higher rates compared with non-Hispanics in the USA. Hispanics comprise most of the patient population at Metropolitan Hospital in New York City.

Non-Bleeding Colonic Ulcer as Initial Manifestation of Disseminated Cryptococcosis in a Patient With Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

Cryptococcosis is an invasive mycosis caused by Cryptococcus sp. Its presence is described closely with immunosuppressive states. Once it has reached the body, it has shown a predilection for two sites: the lungs and the central nervous system.

Clinical significance of discordant positive hepatitis C virus transcription-mediated amplification following end of treatment response.

Background: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays are the standard for detecting hepatitis C virus viremia. The transcription-mediated amplification (TMA)-based assay is more sensitive.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the charts of patients with a post-end of treatment (EOT) PCR-/TMA+ result to assess the clinical significance of a positive TMA result after a PCR negative EOT response or sustained viral response (SVR).