Q&A: Why your flu shot might come with a colon cancer test
Colorectal cancer cases are rising among younger people, striking even folks without obvious risk factors.
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Surgical Procedures, Operative: News and Research on Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
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Humor could help people engage with colorectal cancer information, study suggests
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is no laughing matter. It's the second-leading cause of cancer deaths globally, according to the World Health Organization. But new research led by the University at Buffalo suggests that humor can ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Researcher predicts that AI will play an increasing role in scientific publications
Artificial intelligence (AI), in various forms, has burst onto the scene in both society and medicine. Its role in medicine is still evolving, but undoubtedly, it will assist in the evaluation of images (radiographs, pathological ...
Sep 3, 2024
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Variable test performance seen with FIT for advanced colorectal neoplasia
Fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) have variable sensitivity and specificity for detecting advanced colorectal neoplasia (ACN), according to a study published online Sept. 3 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Sep 3, 2024
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Redesigning the diagnostic screening process for colorectal cancer
During recent decades, the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) has been rising globally and its prevalence in Singapore is no exception.
Aug 30, 2024
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AI shows greater efficiency in detecting early signs of bowel cancer
Newcastle University has led a successful trial using artificial intelligence (AI) in colonoscopies to spot abnormalities that could potentially lead to bowel cancer.
Aug 15, 2024
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FDA approves another blood test for colon cancer screening
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a new blood test that can spot colon cancer.
Jul 29, 2024
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Gastroenterologists generally trust and accept use of AI medical tools in clinics and hospitals, finds study
Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated many aspects of medicine, with promises of accurate diagnoses, better management decisions, and improved outcomes for both patients and the health care system. However, to successfully ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Researchers link GLP-1 RA use to lower quality of bowel preparation
The use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) for diabetes or obesity is associated with a lower quality of bowel preparation among patients undergoing colonoscopy, according to a study published in the ...
Jun 13, 2024
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A disturbing trend in colon and rectal cancers
Over the past three decades, rates of colon and rectal cancers—collectively known as colorectal cancer—have steadily risen among people under the age of 50. It's particularly striking because rates have been declining among ...
Jun 11, 2024
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