FDA approves 'SKOUT' - a new AI device to detect colon polyps
https://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/home/cancer-topics/gastrointestinal-cancers/fda-clears-skout-to-detect-colorectal-polyps-in-real-time-during-colonoscopy/
Interesting article that leads to more questions: Does FDA approval mean gastroenterologists can bill more for using the device vs standard colonoscopy? If so, will insurance companies reimburse for it?
And on the path end, does this mean receiving more or less colon biopsies if this becomes widely adopted? I could see...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - October 28, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: coroner Tags: Pathology Source Type: forums
Gastroentrologist Jobs
Locum - Physician - Gastroenterologist Pittsfield, MA
This will be an ongoing assignment
Patient Volume: 5-10 consults per day, 5-10 procedures per day (during the week). A few patients and occasional procedures on weekends.
Travel/lodging is reimbursable
We provide treatment for all digestive diseases and conditions including:
• Digestive tract bleeding
• Celiac disease
• Colitis
• Colon polyps
• Crohns
• Incontinence
• Gallstones
• Hemochromatosis
• Hepatitis
• Irritable Bowel...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 26, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: amani1 Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: forums
Re: Risk of colorectal cancer in first degree relatives of patients with colorectal polyps: nationwide case-control study in Sweden
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Source: BMJ Comments - June 15, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums
What malignancy is this patient at risk for?
Spoiler: Medically graphic image of colon
A 17-year-old male is referred for colorectal cancer screening following his father’s diagnosis of metastatic colorectal cancer at the age of 47. He is asymptomatic and otherwise well. Colonoscopy reveals hundreds of adenomatous polyps throughout the colon, and he eventually undergoes a total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis. Which of the following extracolonic...
What malignancy is this patient at risk for? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 5, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: WildWing Tags: Educational Quizzes and Case Studies Forum Source Type: forums
VivienLauYW and MartinCSWong - The Knowledge of Colorectal Cancer: What hinder colono
Conclusion: Worry about post-infection and perceiving not necessary for colonoscopy were shown to be the most common factors hindering the decision of completing colonoscopy. Afraid of commitment and afraid to change appointment were shown not to be the major concerns on completing colonoscopy. Most participant stated participation in preparation workshop effectively boosts their confidence to complete colonoscopy. This study shows giving enough information to participants to make decision on colonoscopy is as important as giving guidance to participants on colonoscopy preparation procedure. Allow participants physically a...
Source: New Media Medicine - December 11, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: VivienLauYW Tags: Cambridge Medical School Source Type: forums
