You should get a colonoscopy if you have two common symptoms, even if you're under 50: Top GI cancer doctor
Dr James Cleary, a gastrointestinal oncologist at Dana-Farber cancer institute in Boston, warned that if you have anemia and unintended weight loss, you should get checked for colon cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Detection of Serrated Polyps Improved With Propofol During Colonoscopy
THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 -- Propofol sedation during colonoscopy seems to be associated with improved detection of serrated polyps, according to a study published online April 17 in Anesthesiology.Aurora N. Quaye, M.D., from Maine Medical Center in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 18, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Deeper Sedation During Colonoscopy Linked to Improved Detection of Serrated Polyps
(MedPage Today) -- Detection of serrated polyps during colonoscopy improved significantly with the use of propofol-based versus conventional sedation, data from a large registry showed.
The detection rate increased from 24.5% with mild-moderate... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - April 17, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
DR MARTIN SCURR: The nerve-zapping operation that could cure back pain... and the best way to treat a stuffy nose
For several years I've suffered from lower back pain. In the past year I've had MRI and CT scans, X-rays, a colonoscopy and ultrasound scans, which found only some degeneration of the spine. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Quality Measure Improves Follow-Up for CRC Screening New Quality Measure Improves Follow-Up for CRC Screening
Low rates of follow-up colonoscopy after an abnormal stool-based screening test may be improved by a simple quality performance measure, researchers said.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - April 8, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Surveillance Colonoscopy Rarely IDs Cancer in Older Adults
THURSDAY, April 4, 2024 -- Colorectal cancer (CRC) is rarely detected from surveillance colonoscopy among older adults, regardless of prior adenoma findings, according to a study published online April 2 in JAMA Network Open.
Jeffrey K. Lee,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 4, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Virtual colonoscopy lets you skip the scope. Here ’s what to know about the colorectal cancer screening Mark Cuban says saves time and money
If you’re between the ages of 45 and 85, you should have a colorectal cancer screening routine in place, per the American Cancer Society (ACS). But a colonoscopy—in which your doctor uses a special camera to look inside your colon and rectum in search of abnormal growths called polyps—isn’t the…#sharktank #markcuban #fortune #anesthesia #ct #cuban #newyorkcitys #healthcarebluebook #medicare #acs (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Old Is Too Old for Surveillance Colonoscopy?
(MedPage Today) -- Colorectal cancer was rarely detected via surveillance colonoscopies in older adults regardless of prior adenoma finding, a large observational study found.
Among 9,601 patients ages 70 to 85 with a history of adenoma, 0.3... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - April 2, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to make colonoscopy bowel prep easier
For many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure.The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities such as polyps, tumors or inflammation, aiding in the detection and prevention of colorectal cancer. And to do that, it's important your medical team has a clear view. Dr. Derek Ebner, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, offers tips on how to make colonoscopy bowel prep, essentially a strong laxative, easier. Watch: The… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 28, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Blood-Based Screening for CRC Promising but Lacks Efficacy Blood-Based Screening for CRC Promising but Lacks Efficacy
Blood-based screening for CRC may be better than no screening at all, but it can ' t replace colonoscopy as the gold standard, according to two new modeling studies and an expert consensus commentary.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 27, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Follow-Up Colonoscopy Rate Low Within Six Months of Abnormal Stool Test
WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2024 -- Fewer than half of adults have a follow-up colonoscopy within six months following an abnormal stool-based screening test (SBT) for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online March 25 in JAMA Network... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 27, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Why this Ontario rapper says colon cancer screening should start at age 30, not 50
A Hamilton, Ont., musician and actor who is fighting fourth-stage colon cancer is calling on his provincial government to lower the minimum age for colonoscopy screening from 50 to 30. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Radio/White Coat/ Black Art Source Type: news
Start colon cancer screening at age 30, not 50, says this musician with cancer
A Hamilton, Ont., musician and actor who is fighting fourth-stage colon cancer is calling on his provincial government to lower the minimum age for colonoscopy screening from 50 to 30. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Radio/White Coat/ Black Art Source Type: news
Does Medicare cover a colonoscopy? Yes, and several other colorectal cancer screening tests, too
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. Older adults should take note: “Most cases of colorectal cancer are detected after age 55, and the risk increases with age,” says Dr. Josh Forman, a gastroenterologist at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center and…#joshforman #polyps #medicare #medicareadvantage #medicaid #diagnostic #fortunecom (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New CRC Risk Prediction Model Outperforms Polyp-Based Model New CRC Risk Prediction Model Outperforms Polyp-Based Model
A comprehensive model that includes additional risk factors beyond previous polyp findings showed improved post-colonoscopy risk stratification for colorectal cancer.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 21, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
