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09/06/2024
A new model better predicts postpolypectomy CRC diagnosis than the model based on polyp findings alone
A new model better predicts postpolypectomy CRC diagnosis than the model based on polyp findings alone
A new model better predicts...
09/06/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/27/2024
CAD-EYE detection system significantly improved the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy without extending the procedure time, according to a recent report.
CAD-EYE detection system significantly improved the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy without extending the procedure time, according to a recent report.
CAD-EYE detection system...
08/27/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/26/2024
Aspirin use was associated with a greater absolute reduction in risk of colorectal cancer among people with unhealthy lifestyle factors.
Aspirin use was associated with a greater absolute reduction in risk of colorectal cancer among people with unhealthy lifestyle factors.
Aspirin use was associated with...
08/26/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/22/2024
Declines in colorectal cancer screening rates between 2019 and 2020 were most dramatic in health centers that serve mostly Hispanic/Latino and unhoused patients.
Declines in colorectal cancer screening rates between 2019 and 2020 were most dramatic in health centers that serve mostly Hispanic/Latino and unhoused patients.
Declines in colorectal cancer...
08/22/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/20/2024
Investigators studied whether fecal immunochemical test programs might be feasible options for improving colorectal cancer screening in areas with limited resources.
Investigators studied whether fecal immunochemical test programs might be feasible options for improving colorectal cancer screening in areas with limited resources.
Investigators studied whether...
08/20/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/19/2024
A meta-analysis found a “significant precancerous lesion burden” among patients aged 45 to 49.
A meta-analysis found a “significant precancerous lesion burden” among patients aged 45 to 49.
A meta-analysis found a...
08/19/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/14/2024
Results of a new study showed that low-dose aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.
Results of a new study showed that low-dose aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.
Results of a new study showed...
08/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/06/2024
Findings of a new study support the role of fecal immunochemical testing in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer, researchers report.
Findings of a new study support the role of fecal immunochemical testing in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer, researchers report.
Findings of a new study support...
08/06/2024
Gastroenterology
FDA
News
07/30/2024
Shield is the first blood test cleared for primary colorectal cancer screening that meets Medicare performance requirements.
Shield is the first blood test cleared for primary colorectal cancer screening that meets Medicare performance requirements.
Shield is the first blood test...
07/30/2024
Gastroenterology
News
07/24/2024
Extended screening and surveillance are recommended for all patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, but those with comorbid inflammatory bowel disease are at highest risk.
Extended screening and surveillance are recommended for all patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, but those with comorbid inflammatory bowel disease are at highest risk.
Extended screening and...
07/24/2024
Gastroenterology
News
07/24/2024
C olorectal cancer, colon cancer, and noncardia gastric cancer were found to be associated with high consumption of ultraprocessed foods, according to recent research.
C olorectal cancer, colon cancer, and noncardia gastric cancer were found to be associated with high consumption of ultraprocessed foods, according to recent research.
C olorectal cancer, colon...
07/24/2024
Gastroenterology

News

News
09/06/2024
A new model better predicts postpolypectomy CRC diagnosis than the model based on polyp findings alone
A new model better predicts postpolypectomy CRC diagnosis than the model based on polyp findings alone
A new model better predicts...
09/06/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/27/2024
CAD-EYE detection system significantly improved the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy without extending the procedure time, according to a recent report.
CAD-EYE detection system significantly improved the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy without extending the procedure time, according to a recent report.
CAD-EYE detection system...
08/27/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/26/2024
Aspirin use was associated with a greater absolute reduction in risk of colorectal cancer among people with unhealthy lifestyle factors.
Aspirin use was associated with a greater absolute reduction in risk of colorectal cancer among people with unhealthy lifestyle factors.
Aspirin use was associated with...
08/26/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/22/2024
Declines in colorectal cancer screening rates between 2019 and 2020 were most dramatic in health centers that serve mostly Hispanic/Latino and unhoused patients.
Declines in colorectal cancer screening rates between 2019 and 2020 were most dramatic in health centers that serve mostly Hispanic/Latino and unhoused patients.
Declines in colorectal cancer...
08/22/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/20/2024
Investigators studied whether fecal immunochemical test programs might be feasible options for improving colorectal cancer screening in areas with limited resources.
Investigators studied whether fecal immunochemical test programs might be feasible options for improving colorectal cancer screening in areas with limited resources.
Investigators studied whether...
08/20/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/19/2024
A meta-analysis found a “significant precancerous lesion burden” among patients aged 45 to 49.
A meta-analysis found a “significant precancerous lesion burden” among patients aged 45 to 49.
A meta-analysis found a...
08/19/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/14/2024
Results of a new study showed that low-dose aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.
Results of a new study showed that low-dose aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.
Results of a new study showed...
08/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/06/2024
Findings of a new study support the role of fecal immunochemical testing in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer, researchers report.
Findings of a new study support the role of fecal immunochemical testing in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer, researchers report.
Findings of a new study support...
08/06/2024
Gastroenterology
FDA
News
07/30/2024
Shield is the first blood test cleared for primary colorectal cancer screening that meets Medicare performance requirements.
Shield is the first blood test cleared for primary colorectal cancer screening that meets Medicare performance requirements.
Shield is the first blood test...
07/30/2024
Gastroenterology
News
07/24/2024
Extended screening and surveillance are recommended for all patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, but those with comorbid inflammatory bowel disease are at highest risk.
Extended screening and surveillance are recommended for all patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, but those with comorbid inflammatory bowel disease are at highest risk.
Extended screening and...
07/24/2024
Gastroenterology

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Quiz
07/27/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
There’s no upper age limit for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening! But age alone is not the only deciding factor when offering CRC to older patients. What else should be considered?
There’s no upper age limit for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening! But age alone is not the only deciding factor when offering CRC to older patients. What else should be considered?
There’s no upper age limit for...
07/27/2023
Gastroenterology
Quiz
06/08/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
The adenoma detection rate is an essential quality indicator for endoscopists performing colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening as it is associated with postcolonoscopy colorectal cancers. Take our quiz to find out more about this...
The adenoma detection rate is an essential quality indicator for endoscopists performing colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening as it is associated with postcolonoscopy colorectal cancers. Take our quiz to find out more about this...
The adenoma detection rate is an...
06/08/2023
Gastroenterology
friends+social+group
Quiz
01/21/2023
Despite recommendations for early colorectal screening, younger patients face a major hurdle in their timely treatment. Take our quiz to find out what is prompting a delayed treatment among younger adults.
Despite recommendations for early colorectal screening, younger patients face a major hurdle in their timely treatment. Take our quiz to find out what is prompting a delayed treatment among younger adults.
Despite recommendations for...
01/21/2023
Gastroenterology
Wine
Poll
03/22/2022
Diet plays an important role in risk of colorectal cancer. How do you manage diet with your patients? Tell us with this quick poll!
Diet plays an important role in risk of colorectal cancer. How do you manage diet with your patients? Tell us with this quick poll!
Diet plays an important role in...
03/22/2022
Gastroenterology
colonoscopy shot
Quiz
03/02/2022
Do you know what recent research shows about the comparability of capsule endoscopy and colonoscopy? Take our quick quiz and find out!
Do you know what recent research shows about the comparability of capsule endoscopy and colonoscopy? Take our quick quiz and find out!
Do you know what recent research...
03/02/2022
Gastroenterology
Stethoscope
Poll
08/27/2021
Do you advise your patients to use either or both of these medications as chemoprevention for colorectal cancer? Take our quick poll and let us know!
Do you advise your patients to use either or both of these medications as chemoprevention for colorectal cancer? Take our quick poll and let us know!
Do you advise your patients to...
08/27/2021
Gastroenterology
Pills
Quiz
08/25/2021
In a recent review, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recommended what aspirin dosage for chemoprevention of neoplasia among patients with an average risk of colorectal cancer (CRC)? Find out with this quick quiz!
In a recent review, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recommended what aspirin dosage for chemoprevention of neoplasia among patients with an average risk of colorectal cancer (CRC)? Find out with this quick quiz!
In a recent review, the American...
08/25/2021
Gastroenterology
doc in mask
Poll
06/01/2021
Would you prescribe a statin to your patients with rectal cancer? Take our poll and let us know!
Would you prescribe a statin to your patients with rectal cancer? Take our poll and let us know!
Would you prescribe a statin to...
06/01/2021
Gastroenterology
Sex and Colon Cancer Treatment
Quiz
04/20/2021
A recent study revealed which patients to be at risk for greater toxicity when treated with certain types of chemotherapy for colon cancer? Take our quick quiz and find out!
A recent study revealed which patients to be at risk for greater toxicity when treated with certain types of chemotherapy for colon cancer? Take our quick quiz and find out!
A recent study revealed which...
04/20/2021
Gastroenterology
Task Force Recommendations on Malignant Colorectal Polyps
Quiz
11/05/2020
To help endoscopists identify features of polyps that can predict the presence of cancer, the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer has issued recommendations to clarify when surgery may be advisable after endoscopic resection of a...
To help endoscopists identify features of polyps that can predict the presence of cancer, the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer has issued recommendations to clarify when surgery may be advisable after endoscopic resection of a...
To help endoscopists identify...
11/05/2020
Gastroenterology

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