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Removing Premalignant Lesions Cuts Colorectal Cancer Risk
09/14/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Japanese study shows that endoscopic removal of premalignant polyps reduces the risk of colorectal cancer by up to 86%.
Japanese study shows that endoscopic removal of premalignant polyps reduces the risk of colorectal cancer by up to 86%.
Japanese study shows that...
09/14/2023
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Time to Treatment for CRC Varies According to Patient Age
08/24/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Investigators looked at whether younger patients have longer wait times from presentation to treatment for colorectal cancer—and whether it matters.
Investigators looked at whether younger patients have longer wait times from presentation to treatment for colorectal cancer—and whether it matters.
Investigators looked at whether...
08/24/2023
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Prenatal Exposure to Antinausea Drug Associated with Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer
07/13/2023

Priyam Vora, Digital Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Digital Associate Editor...
These findings increase awareness that medications taken during pregnancy may have long-lasting consequences for offspring.
These findings increase awareness that medications taken during pregnancy may have long-lasting consequences for offspring.
These findings increase...
07/13/2023
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Many Older Adults Advised to Return for Follow-up Colonoscopy
06/22/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Regardless of life expectancy or risk of colorectal cancer, a substantial percentage of patients over the age of 65 were told to continue screening colonoscopy.
Regardless of life expectancy or risk of colorectal cancer, a substantial percentage of patients over the age of 65 were told to continue screening colonoscopy.
Regardless of life expectancy or...
06/22/2023
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Colorectal Cancer Screening, Polyp Diagnoses Up Among 45- to 49-Year-Old Population
05/24/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
The recent lowering of the recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer has had a significant impact, research shows.
The recent lowering of the recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer has had a significant impact, research shows.
The recent lowering of the...
05/24/2023
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Consuming More Flavanoids May Improve Survival After CRC
05/11/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Higher intake of tea and other sources of flavan-3-ol was associated with lower mortality following a diagnosis of colorectal cancer.
Higher intake of tea and other sources of flavan-3-ol was associated with lower mortality following a diagnosis of colorectal cancer.
Higher intake of tea and other...
05/11/2023
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AI-Supported Image Analysis Helps Distinguish Acute Diverticulitis from Colon Cancer
04/13/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Negative and positive predictive values for colorectal cancer improved by up to 10% through the use of artificial intelligence support.
Negative and positive predictive values for colorectal cancer improved by up to 10% through the use of artificial intelligence support.
Negative and positive predictive...
04/13/2023
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Defensive Information Processing Key Factor in FIT-Based Screening Refusal
03/23/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Research shows some techniques to overcome patient refusal of colorectal cancer screening due to avoidance, disengagement, and arguing against evidence.
Research shows some techniques to overcome patient refusal of colorectal cancer screening due to avoidance, disengagement, and arguing against evidence.
Research shows some techniques...
03/23/2023
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Should We Screen Older Adults for CRC?
03/22/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Many factors aside from age should be considered for adults aged 75 and older when deciding whether to screen for colorectal cancer.
Many factors aside from age should be considered for adults aged 75 and older when deciding whether to screen for colorectal cancer.
Many factors aside from age...
03/22/2023
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CMS Implements Expansion of CRC Screening Coverage
03/09/2023
Medicare and Medicaid now cover a variety of colorectal cancer screening tests beginning at age 45, including follow-up colonoscopy after a positive stool-based test.
Medicare and Medicaid now cover a variety of colorectal cancer screening tests beginning at age 45, including follow-up colonoscopy after a positive stool-based test.
Medicare and Medicaid now cover...
03/09/2023
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Comprehensive Model Predicts CRC Risk After Polypectomy
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
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Novel AI System Shows Success in Detection of Adenomas
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
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Aspirin More Effective in Reducing CRC Risk Among People With Less Healthy Lifestyles
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
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HCC Surveillance Program for Patients With Hepatitis C Cirrhosis
08/23/2024
Surveillance-detected cases of hepatocellular carcinoma were more likely to be unifocal and early-stage, and tumors were smaller than incident cases.
Surveillance-detected cases of hepatocellular carcinoma were more likely to be unifocal and early-stage, and tumors were smaller than incident cases.
Surveillance-detected cases of...
08/23/2024
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MASLD Nomenclature Aligns With Previous NASH Definitions
08/23/2024
Study findings show metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease criteria are reliable updates to former terminology for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
Study findings show metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease criteria are reliable updates to former terminology for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
Study findings show metabolic...
08/23/2024
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FQHCs Show Incomplete Recovery of CRC Screening Rates
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
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Implementation of Fecal Immunochemical Test-Based Program in Colorectal Cancer Screening
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
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HCC Surveillance Program for Patients With Hepatitis C Cirrhosis
08/19/2024
Surveillance-detected cases of hepatocellular carcinoma were more likely to be unifocal and early-stage, and tumors were smaller than in other cases.
Surveillance-detected cases of hepatocellular carcinoma were more likely to be unifocal and early-stage, and tumors were smaller than in other cases.
Surveillance-detected cases of...
08/19/2024
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Assessing Hepatotoxic Potential of Medication Needs Real-World Data
08/19/2024
Data on the incidence of severe acute liver injury provides a more accurate tool for assessing the hepatotoxic potential of medications, research indicates.
Data on the incidence of severe acute liver injury provides a more accurate tool for assessing the hepatotoxic potential of medications, research indicates.
Data on the incidence of severe...
08/19/2024
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ADR Meta-Analysis Supports CRC Screening at Age 45
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
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