A new study showed a threefold reduction in mortality when bariatric surgery is performed at accredited, instead of non-accredited, bariatric centers, according to a General Surgery News report.
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Cancer Research UK found that half of colorectal cancer cases could be prevented by changes in lifestyle, according to a Telegraph report.
Olympus has announced the release of Acecide-C, a new, peracetic acid-based high-level disinfectant and sterilant, according to a news release from Olympus.
The American Society of Bariatric Physicians approves the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services decision to cover obesity screening and intensive behavioral therapy in patients who have a body mass index of 30 or more, according to a news release.
Researchers at Everist Genomics found a combination of five specific genes and gene expression levels present in a colorectal cancer tumor makes it high-risk and increases the risk of recurrence, according to a news release.
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Researchers found water infusion for cecal intubation improves patient tolerance but does not improve the cecal intubation rate, according to findings published in the journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
The Mohawk Valley Endoscopy Center opened in Utica's business park last week, according to a WKTV report.
A study showed prototypes of suction enteroscopes were successful in advancing an endoscope in the small bowel, according to findings published in the journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Here are eight recent findings on colorectal cancer.
GlobalData estimates the computed tomography systems market will grow at an annual rate of 5 percent to reach $4.8 billion by 2017, according to a news release.