Researchers identify a mechanism for the transformation of colon polyps
The causes underlying the development of certain types of common cancers have not yet been elucidated. In order to better determine the origin and the sequence of events responsible for the onset of colon cancer, the teams ...
Cancer
Dec 02, 2012 |
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An easier way to go: Making colonoscopy prep easier, more palatable
The most dreaded part of a colonoscopy is prepping for it. The day before the exam, patients often drink large amounts of a vile-tasting liquid, then it's off to the throne for the better part of the day and night.
Cancer
Nov 22, 2012 |
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Longevity gene makes Hydra immortal and humans grow older
Why do we get older? When do we die and why? Is there a life without ageing? For centuries, science has been fascinated by these questions. Now researchers from Kiel (Germany) have examined why the polyp ...
Medical research
Nov 13, 2012 |
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Increased colorectal cancer risk for extended family members, younger endometrial cancer patients
Women under age 50 who have been diagnosed with endometrial cancer, and first, second and third degree relatives of patients with colorectal cancer may have an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC), according ...
Cancer
Oct 22, 2012 |
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Split-dose preparation for colonoscopy increases precancerous polyp detection rates
A new study from researchers at the Mayo Clinic Arizona showed that system-wide implementation of a split-dose preparation as the primary choice for colonoscopy significantly improved both polyp detection rates and adenoma ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 19, 2012 |
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Accuracy of narrow band imaging with colonoscopy allows for distal non-cancerous polyps to be left in place
According to a new study, the use of narrow band imaging (NBI) during colonoscopy is sufficiently accurate to allow distal hyperplastic (non-cancerous) polyps to be left in place without removal and small, distal adenomas ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 27, 2012 |
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Post-polyp detection, CRC risk ID'd by colonoscopy factors
(HealthDay) -- In the community setting, after colonoscopic polyp detection, colonoscopy-related factors such as incomplete polyp removal and lack of surveillance colonoscopies are more important than polyp ...
Cancer
Aug 21, 2012 |
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Study finds correlation between number of colorectal polyps and genetic mutations
Among patients with multiple colorectal polyps, the prevalence of certain gene mutations varied considerably by polyp count, according to a study in the August 1 issue of JAMA.
Cancer
Jul 31, 2012 |
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Colonoscopy screening markedly reduces colorectal cancer incidence and death
A study from researchers in Switzerland found that colonoscopy with polypectomy significantly reduces colorectal cancer incidence and colorectal cancer-related death in the general population. A total of 12 colorectal cancer ...
Cancer
Jul 24, 2012 |
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Study supports longer scope intervals post-polypectomy
(HealthDay) -- People who have had a colonoscopy during which a high-risk potentially cancerous polyp was removed may not need another colonoscopy for five years, German researchers report.
Cancer
Jul 24, 2012 |
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Free light chains identified in chronic rhinosinusitis
(HealthDay) -- Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) have increased free light chain (FLC) concentrations, particularly those with CRS with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), according to a study published online ...
Immunology
Jul 16, 2012 |
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Virtual colonoscopy without laxative equals standard in identifying clinically significant polyps
Computed tomographic colonography (CTC), also known as virtual colonoscopy, administered without laxatives is as accurate as conventional colonoscopy in detecting clinically significant, potentially cancerous polyps, according ...
Cancer
Jun 14, 2012 |
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Middle-aged diabetics may need earlier colon checks
(HealthDay) -- Researchers who say they've linked type 2 diabetes with earlier development of precancerous colon lesions recommend people with the blood sugar disorder start colorectal screenings at a younger ...
Diabetes
May 22, 2012 |
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Study supports value of sigmoidoscopy, an alternative to colonoscopy
(HealthDay) -- New research confirms that sigmoidoscopies -- less-invasive alternatives to colonoscopies that don't require sedation -- are effective in lowering the risk of colon cancer.
Cancer
May 21, 2012 |
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Colon cancer risk when a first-degree relative has precancerous polyps is not clear
Current colorectal cancer screening guidelines for individuals with first-degree relatives with precancerous colon polyps are based on studies that were not properly designed or were too limited to shape those guidelines, ...
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May 14, 2012 |
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