Oncology & Cancer
Longer colonoscopies linked to lower cancer rate
If a colonoscopy seems like the type of thing you'd like to get done with quickly, think again.
Aug 25, 2015
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Sedation method does not affect colonoscopy detection rate
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States and colonoscopy is the most-used screening tool to detect it. In a recently published study, researchers from the University of Missouri School ...
Jun 19, 2019
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Starting colonoscopy every 10 years at age 45 cost-effective for all
Initiating colonoscopy every 10 years (Colo10) at age 45 years or an annual fecal immunochemical test (FIT) at 40 years is cost-effective for all body mass index (BMI) and sex groups, according to a study published online ...
Aug 12, 2022
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When is a colonoscopy necessary?
A recent study found around 30% of all procedures performed in a New South Wales hospital were either unhelpful or harmful. Some of these, which included performing a colonoscopy for constipation, were becoming more prevalent.
Sep 6, 2018
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Using robotic assistance to make colonoscopy kinder and easier
Scientists have made a breakthrough in their work to develop semi-autonomous colonoscopy, using a robot to guide a medical device into the body.
Oct 12, 2020
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'Scoring system' may spot those in greatest need of colonoscopy
(HealthDay)— Colonoscopy can save lives, but experts agree that testing rates remain too low. Now, researchers say a special scoring system might point to those people at highest risk for colon cancer, who may need the ...
Aug 11, 2015
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Do you really need a colonoscopy? Other tests may be just as good
(Medical Xpress) -- Screening for colorectal cancer—that is, cancers of the colon (large intestine) and rectum—is a proven lifesaver. This is partly due to the fact that this is one cancer which screening can actually ...
Mar 28, 2012
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Providing more testing choices does not increase colorectal cancer screening rates
Offering patients the choice between home screening or in-office colonoscopy does not increase participation in colorectal cancer screening, according to a new Penn Medicine study. However, the framing of choice did impact ...
Aug 30, 2019
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Blood test for colon cancer screening beneficial for some seniors, but not for many others
A new study of U.S. veterans ages 70 and older finds that the healthiest get the most benefit from current colon cancer screening methods. However, for many less healthy veterans the burdens of screening may outweigh the ...
May 9, 2011
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Preventive care: It's free, except when it's not
(AP) -- Bill Dunphy thought his colonoscopy would be free.
Dec 28, 2011
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