GI-View wins FDA clearance for Aer-O-Scope disposable colonoscope
GI-View said today that its Aer-O-Scope colonoscopy device won 510(k) clearance from the FDA.
The company’s flagship product is a disposable colonoscope with 2 channels for tools to take biopsies during a colon cancer screening. The device is the 1st colonoscope to provide a 360-degree view of the colon to detect polyps behind folds, according to Israel-based GI-View.
The colonoscope uses a soft multi-lumen tube developed to reduce pressure on the colon wall. There’s no risk of contamination between patients because the device is disposable. The company reports that its hydrophilic tube reduces friction between the bow...
Source: Mass Device - September 20, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Sarah Faulkner Tags: Endoscopic / Arthroscopic Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Imaging Regulatory/Compliance GI-View Source Type: news
Longer CTC screening interval found safe, cost-effective
A new analysis of screening intervals for CT colonography (CTC) found that...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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8-year study finds polyp surveillance safe
Study argues against colorectal polyp surveillance (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - August 31, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Colon Polyps
Title: Colon PolypsCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/7/1998 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/16/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - August 16, 2016 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Fusobacteria use a special sugar-binding protein to bind to colon tumors
Some bacteria, called fusobacteria, commonly found in the mouth, use a sugar-binding protein to stick to developing colorectal polyps and cancers, according to a new study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 10, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Fusobacteria use a special sugar-binding protein to bind to colon tumors
(Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health) Some bacteria, called fusobacteria, commonly found in the mouth, use a sugar-binding protein to stick to developing colorectal polyps and cancers, according to a new study by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - August 10, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Discovery of a novel gene for hereditary colon cancer
The formation of large numbers of polyps in the colon has a high probability of developing into colon cancer, if left untreated. The large-scale appearance of polyps is often due to a hereditary cause; in this case the disease can occur in multiple family members. Now a team of researchers has discovered genetic changes in the MSH3 gene in patients and identified a new rare form of hereditary colon cancer. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 28, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Discovery of a novel gene for hereditary colon cancer
( < i > University of Bonn < /i > ) The formation of large numbers of polyps in the colon has a high probability of developing into colon cancer, if left untreated. The large-scale appearance of polyps is often due to a hereditary cause; in this case the disease can occur in multiple family members. Led by human geneticists of Bonn University Hospital, a team of researchers has discovered a new rare form of hereditary colon cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - July 28, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
New blood test for colon cancer screening: Questions remain
In April, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new screening test for colorectal cancer, commonly referred to as colon cancer. This test is unique because it’s blood-based – meaning no more stool samples or the dreaded colonoscopy. Patients can have the test done as part of their annual blood tests, and they don’t have to think twice about it.
But what it lacks in discomfort it makes up for in inexactitude. This newly approved test is not as sensitive or as accurate as a colonoscopy or as a Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), which can detect hidden blood in stool, potentially indicating colon cancer. ...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - July 18, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Celia Smoak Spell Tags: Cancer Health Health care Prevention Screening Source Type: news
Benign-Appearing Colonic Polyps: Final Pathology ResultsBenign-Appearing Colonic Polyps: Final Pathology Results
Most colon polyps that appear benign but are unresectable by endoscopy are shown to be benign on final surgical pathology, researchers report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - July 15, 2016 Category: Pathology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Incidence of cancer in patients with large colorectal polyps lower than previously thought
For the majority of patients with large or difficult to remove colorectal polyps (growths in the colon), the incidence of cancer is actually lower than previously thought, and using more advanced endoscopic techniques that spare the colon may be a better, safer alternative to a traditional operation in certain cases, according to study results. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 30, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Incidence of cancer in patients with large colorectal polyps lower than previously thought
(American College of Surgeons) For the majority of patients with large or difficult to remove colorectal polyps (growths in the colon), the incidence of cancer is actually lower than previously thought, and using more advanced endoscopic techniques that spare the colon may be a better, safer alternative to a traditional operation in certain cases, according to study results published online in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons in advance of print publication. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - June 30, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Second-gen Capsule Colonoscopy for Detecting Colon PolypsSecond-gen Capsule Colonoscopy for Detecting Colon Polyps
This study evaluated its use in both symptomatic and screening patients. BMJ Open Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - June 23, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Here's Why Men Don't Like Going To The Doctor
Men tend to die earlier than women, are more likely to die from eight out of the ten top causes of death in the U.S. than women, and are also more likely to smoke and drink excessively.
Researchers think a mix of factors are involved in men's earlier deaths, including the fact that men tend to take more risks, are less socially connected, and have more dangerous jobs than women. But there's another very simple, easy to fix problem: Men just don't go to the doctor as much as women do.
Men are half as likely as women to go to the doctor over a 2-year period, according to 2014 survey data collected by the...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - June 13, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
4 Cancer Screening Tests for Men
By Stacy SimonCelebrate the fathers in your life this June by encouraging them to protect their health by getting up to date on cancer screening tests. Screening tests look for cancer before a person has any signs or symptoms.Regular screenings can catch some cancers early, when they’re small, have not spread, and are easier to treat.With colon cancer, some screening tests can even help prevent cancer from developing in the first place.Colon cancerMen should start screening at age 50, or earlier if they have a family history of colon or rectal cancer or colon problems that raise their risk.Some screening tests can fi...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - June 2, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Prevention/Early Detection Prostate Cancer Colon/Rectum Cancer Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell Skin Cancer - Melanoma Source Type: news
Endoscopic Resection of Large Colorectal PolypsEndoscopic Resection of Large Colorectal Polyps
Does this study tell us anything new about the efficacy and safety of endoscopic resection of large colorectal polyps? Gut (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 24, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
