I.V. Lidocaine and Propofol Use in Elderly Colonoscopy Patients I.V. Lidocaine and Propofol Use in Elderly Colonoscopy Patients
Might intravenous lidocaine reduce propofol consumption in elderly patients undergoing colonoscopy? How might it impact the risk of adverse events?BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 25, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Polyps are possible culprits in colon cancer
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 46 and had my first colonoscopy last month. The doctor said everything looked good, although he removed a few polyps. Can you explain what a colon polyp is and if should I be concerned? ANSWER: Although the guidelines have changed in recent years, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that people should be screened with a colonoscopy beginning at age 45, so congratulations for undergoing this important cancer screening. Colon cancer is… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 21, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
AI-Assisted Colonoscopy Missed Fewer Pre-Cancerous Polyps
(MedPage Today) -- Incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into colonoscopy led to a twofold reduction in the miss rate of pre-cancerous polyps, a randomized trial found.
Adenoma miss rate (AMR) was significantly lower in those who first received... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - April 20, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Tovaris ’s journey: Restored hope after a colorectal cancer diagnosis
Tovaris Matthews says he ’ll never forget the three words he heard the morning of Sept.9, 2020, that changed his life forever – “We found cancer.”
As someone living with ulcerative colitis (UC), Matthews had undergone a colonoscopy the week prior with his gastrointestinal (GI) doctor due to a bad flare up. He was a nticipating news that he would need to do an intensive treatment for his UC, but never thought he would hear those three words instead. As Matthews tried to process the news he… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - April 1, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Atrium Health Source Type: news
Another Tactic Works for Boosting CRC Screening
(MedPage Today) -- Tailored or even generic telephone messages increased colonoscopy for people not up to date on their colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, a randomized single-center trial found.
Among 600 people eligible for a screening or surveillance... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - March 31, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Two Rounds of FIT vs Single Colonoscopy as a One-time CRC Screen Two Rounds of FIT vs Single Colonoscopy as a One-time CRC Screen
Two FITs spaced 2 years apart could change the approach to colorectal cancer screening if it shows a mortality benefit, according to a preliminary report.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 25, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Improved CRC Outcomes With Recent Colonoscopy in IBD
Those with colonoscopy within one and one to three years less likely to be diagnosed at later stage (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - March 25, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Pathology, Journal, Source Type: news
Improved CRC Outcomes With Recent Colonoscopy in IBD
THURSDAY, March 24, 2022 -- For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colonoscopy within three years prior to colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis is associated with early tumor stage at diagnosis, according to a study published online Feb.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 24, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Lift Lessons: Achieving Cecal Intubation in Difficult Colons Lift Lessons: Achieving Cecal Intubation in Difficult Colons
Dr David Johnson highlights some recent tips and his own strategies for achieving"lift-off" during colonoscopy.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 17, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Commentary Source Type: news
First U.S. trial using GI Genius(TM) intelligent endoscopy module shows 50% reduction in missed colorectal polyps with artificial intelligence (AI) technology versus standard colonoscopy
Findings published in Gastroenterology show that AI technology assisted coloscopy improves the accuracy of polyp detection, which plays an important role in the prevention of colorectal cancer
DUBLIN, March 16, 2022 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Netw... Devices, Gastroenterology Medtronic, GI Genius, intelligent endoscopy, colonoscopy (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - March 16, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
AI-Assisted Colonoscopy Cuts Adenoma Miss Rate in Half AI-Assisted Colonoscopy Cuts Adenoma Miss Rate in Half
The artificial intelligence –based computer-aided detection system was particularly adept at detecting small and subtle lesions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - March 15, 2022 Category: Pathology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
The Truth About Common Digestive Health Fears
Everyone experiences digestive problems now and then, and they’re nobody’s idea of a good time. In a survey of nearly 72,000 adults in the U.S., 61% reported having had at least one gastrointestinal (GI) symptom over the previous week, and within that group, 58% said they’d had two or more GI symptoms over the past week, according to a study in a 2018 issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Because symptoms like constipation, heartburn, and abdominal pain are generally vague and often don’t have an obvious cause, those suffering tend to fear the worst.
“People get very concerned abo...
Source: TIME: Health - March 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Stacey Colino Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Can I Normally Eat 2 Days Before Colonoscopy?
Title: Can I Normally Eat 2 Days Before Colonoscopy?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 5/26/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/11/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - March 11, 2022 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
ASGE, Medtronic Partner to Provide AI-Assisted Colonoscopy ASGE, Medtronic Partner to Provide AI-Assisted Colonoscopy
Medtronic will donate 50 GI Genius intelligent endoscopy systems to endoscopy centers in low-income and underserved areas; ASGE will lead the application and selection process.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Shelly Horton's colonoscopy experience after WAKING UP on the table
The 48-year-old told FEMAIL she was awake between five and 10 seconds during the routine colonoscopy and got a good view of her 'very pink' insides and the surgical tools. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
