Next-Gen Colon Tattoo Ink; Etrasimod Wins for UC; Another NASH Drug Flops
(MedPage Today) -- A next-generation ink for endoscopic tattooing of the colon diffuses less and is more "biocompatible" than existing inks, which could help identify complex colonic polyps or tumors for removal. (American Chemical Society)
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Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - March 24, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Consumer Health: Colon polyps and colon cancer screening
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the connection between colon polyps and colon cancer, and the need for colon cancer screening. A colon polyp is a small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon. Healthy cells grow and divide in an orderly way. Mutations in certain genes can cause cells to continue dividing, even when new cells aren't needed. In the colon… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 18, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries 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
Height an ‘Overlooked Risk Factor’ for Colorectal Cancer? Height an ‘Overlooked Risk Factor’ for Colorectal Cancer?
Building on previous evidence, a new study finds that taller people may be more likely to develop colorectal cancer or colon polyps.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 9, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Can 1 day of training improve radiologist performance in CTC?
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AI finds precancerous colon polyps on CT colonography (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 22, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Shedding Pounds Might Help Stop Pre - Cancerous Colon Polyps
(Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - February 1, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology, Oncology, Geriatrics, Nutrition, Preventive Medicine, News, Source Type: news
Weight loss lowers risk for polyps linked with colorectal cancer, study finds
Overweight and obese people who lose weight may reduce their risk for developing polyps that are often a precursor for colon cancer, a study published Tuesday by the journal JNCI Cancer Spectrum found. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - February 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Shedding Pounds Might Help Stop Pre-Cancerous Colon Polyps
Title: Shedding Pounds Might Help Stop Pre-Cancerous Colon PolypsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/1/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/1/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - February 1, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
What Are Common Gastrointestinal Polyposes in Children?
Discussion
Bloody stools or blood in the diaper is a relatively common complaint in general pediatrics. For most patients it is often a minor concern. Commonly it is a transient problem (e.g. rectal fissure caused by constipation or trauma) or often not blood (e.g. urate crystals in the diaper, food, menses, etc.). Real blood does occur with an identifiable cause such as long distance running or heavy exercise, or milk protein allergy/sensitivity that improves with a milk-restricted diet. Many more serious causes are associated with heavier or more recalcitrant bleeding, increased defecation, abdominal pain, poor eating an...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - January 24, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Do Colon Polyps Need to Be Removed?
Title: Do Colon Polyps Need to Be Removed?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 1/12/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/12/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - January 12, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Cold Snare Polypectomy Works for Larger Colorectal Polyps Too Cold Snare Polypectomy Works for Larger Colorectal Polyps Too
A study from China supports use of cold snare polypectomy for removing large polyps up to 15 mm in size, with a low incomplete resection rate.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - December 16, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Polyp in Biden's colon was benign, potentially pre-cancerous
Doctor's report says Biden's polyp was 'benign but potentially pre-cancerous'. (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - November 25, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Bowel cancer: Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert describes role hard-to-see polyps play in cancer risk
LONDON — Physicians screening people for bowel cancer are becoming increasingly concerned about a type of polyp once thought harmless: serrated polyps, sawtooth-edged growths in the colon that are flat, nearly translucent, and sometimes difficult to spot during colonoscopies. New research suggests people with serrated polyps should be checked more frequently for bowel cancer, a Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert writes in a commentary in the journal Gut. A serrated polyp after blue dye has been… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - October 11, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Vitamin D May Help To Prevent Colorectal Cancer In Young People
The new study finds an association between dietary intake of vitamin D and a reduced risk of developing colorectal cancer or polyps in people under 50. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - August 23, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Victoria Forster, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Science /science business pharma & Source Type: news
Recurrence Up With Incomplete Resection of Colorectal Polyps
Segments with incomplete resection have increased risk for any metachronous neoplasia, advanced neoplasia (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - August 10, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology, Oncology, Journal, Source Type: news
