What to know about colon cancer
Colon cancer screening myths and facts.
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Diagnosis: News and Research on Endoscopy, Digestive System
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Research in brief: Best practices for GI endoscopy during pregnancy
While gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is rarely performed during pregnancy—accounting for just 0.4% of procedures—there are times when it is urgently needed. A new review by physician-scientists from Beth Israel Deaconess ...
Aug 13, 2025
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Routine AI assistance may lead to loss of skills in health professionals who perform colonoscopies
The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) to assist colonoscopies is linked to a reduction in the ability of endoscopists (health professionals who perform colonoscopies) to detect precancerous growths (adenomas) in ...
Aug 12, 2025
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Mailing at-home test kits boosts colorectal cancer screening in adults under 50
In a new study aimed at identifying the best approach to promote colorectal cancer screening in adults aged 45 to 49, UCLA researchers found that simply mailing a stool-based test directly to people's homes was the most effective ...
Aug 5, 2025
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Considerable variation seen in commercial pricing for surgery services
Commercial pricing varies considerably for general surgery services, with facility prices exhibiting greater variability, according to a research letter published online June 25 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 3, 2025
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Considerable proportion of colonoscopy bowel preparation claims involve cost-sharing
A considerable proportion of bowel preparation claims for screening colonoscopy involve patient cost-sharing, according to a research letter published online June 20 in Gastroenterology.
Jul 2, 2025
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No evidence that medications trigger microscopic colitis in older adults
Microscopic colitis (MC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that severely reduces quality of life. MC is responsible for over 30% of all chronic diarrhea cases in people over 65 years of age, and its prevalence is rising ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Insurers promise to speed up delays in health care approvals
Getting approval from your insurance company before a procedure or treatment may soon get a little easier.
Jun 25, 2025
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AI helps to detect dangerous colon polyps
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in Europe, but timely screening can be highly effective in preventing it. Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for this purpose. It enables potentially dangerous ...
Jun 24, 2025
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Rectal location and postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer outcomes
A new study published in JAMA Network Open examines the relationship between the anatomical location of postcolonoscopy colorectal cancers (PCCRCs) and patient mortality outcomes within the Veterans Health Administration ...
Jun 23, 2025
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