Task Force Recommends Best Practices for Malignant Colorectal Polyps Task Force Recommends Best Practices for Malignant Colorectal Polyps
Endoscopists should look for features of deep submucosal invasion and should retrieve, handle, and submit specimens in ways that support thorough and accurate pathologic assessment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - November 13, 2020 Category: Primary Care Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Predicting colorectal cancer risk among average risk persons
(Regenstrief Institute) Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientists have developed and tested one of the first U.S.-based models to predict personal risk for advanced precancerous polyps and colon cancer in average risk individuals. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - November 10, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

GI Supply Gets FDA Clearance for its Submucosal Lifting Agent in a Second Size, a Pre-filled 10mL Syringe
New EverLift™ device designed to reduce costs and enhance complete polyp resections MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Oct. 23, 2020 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- GI Supply today announced the FDA clearance of EverLift™ Submucosal Lifting Agent in a 10... Biopharmaceuticals, Gastroenterology, FDA GI Supply, EverLift, Submucosal Lifting Agent (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - October 23, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

High-Risk Patients Not Aware of Needed Colonoscopy Intervals
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2020 -- Many patients with biopsy-confirmed advanced colorectal polyps are unaware of their need for repeat colonoscopy as well as the proper surveillance interval, according to a study recently published in the Journal of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 30, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Soft robots, origami combine for potential way to deliver medical treatments
(Ohio State University) Researchers have found a way to send tiny, soft robots into humans, potentially opening the door for less invasive surgeries and ways to deliver treatments for conditions ranging from colon polyps to stomach cancer to aortic artery blockages. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - September 21, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: news

Many Need Follow-Up Colonoscopy and Don't Know it
Colon cancer is the third most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Because people with advanced polyps have triple the risk of developing cancer, it's generally recommended that they have a colonoscopy every three years. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - September 18, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Dr Fauci 'sounds different' after vocal cord polyp removal, Twitter users say
Dr Fauci is back in action, with a new, smoother voice after surgery to remove a polyp from his vocal cord nearly two weeks ago - and Americans are taking note of his new sound as he returns to TV. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 3, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Fauci recovering after vocal cord surgery
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, confirmed to CNN that he had surgery Thursday morning to remove a polyp on his vocal cord. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - August 21, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Fauci out of surgery for vocal cord polyp
White House Coronavirus Task Force member Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, confirmed to CNN that he had surgery Thursday morning to remove a polyp on his vocal cord. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - August 21, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Fauci Has Vocal Polyp Removed
The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases told CNN that he had the surgery Thursday morning. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - August 20, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Fauci recovering from vocal cord surgery
The 79-year-old infectious-disease specialist was told not speak for a few days after removal of a polyp from his vocal cords. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - August 20, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lenny Bernstein Source Type: news

Fauci recovering after surgery to remove vocal cord polyp
U.S. government coronavirus expert Dr. Anthony Fauci has undergone surgery to remove a growth from his vocal cord that was causing his notably hoarse voice (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - August 20, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

Gum Disease Tied to Colon Cancer Risk
People with periodontal disease had a higher risk of polyps that can lead to colon cancer. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - August 12, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Colon and Colorectal Cancer Gums (Mouth) Source Type: news

What Is the Treatment for Gallbladder Polyps
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - August 10, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

GI Supply Gets FDA Clearance of First Submucosal Lifting Agent in a Pre-filled 5mL Syringe
New EverLift™ device designed to reduce costs and enhance complete polyp resections MECHANICSBURG, Pa., July 14, 2020 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- GI Supply today announced the FDA clearance of EverLift™ Submucosal Lifting Agent , a new... Devices, Gastroenterology, FDA GI Supply, EverLift, Submucosal Lifting Agent (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - July 14, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news