Patients are more likely to undergo a colon cancer screening when offered a CT colonography, or virtual colonoscopy, than when offered a traditional colonoscopy, according to findings published in The Lancet Oncology journal.
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A new study found American ginseng can prevent tumor growth and colon inflammation, according to findings published in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journal.
A new study found same-day bowel cleansing regimen is effective and results in fewer side effects for afternoon colonoscopy than a split-dose regimen over two days, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology.
Researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Florida have developed a formula that generates a number representing the predictive risk for a postsurgical complication in a patient with IBD, according to findings presented at the American…
Here are 10 recently published studies about colorectal cancer screening. 1. Fecal Immunochemical Testing More Effective Than Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Testing. A new study found fecal immunochemical testing is more effective than guaiac fecal occult blood testing and is…
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A diet high in dietary fiber and whole grains can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to findings published in the BMJ journal.
An aging population and demand for preventative screenings such as colonoscopies is expected to drive growth in the global endoscopy market that is predicted to reach $4.9 billion by 2017, according to a Global Industry Analysts report and news release.
A new study found a "wait and see" policy instead of surgery for rectal cancer is an effective treatment for patients with clinical complete response after chemoradiotherapy treatment, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
A new study found fecal immunochemical testing is more effective than guaiac fecal occult blood testing and is often performed at a lower cost, according to findings published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Using a backward glance, a scope that adds a backward view, during colonoscopy increases adenoma detection by 40.7 percent, according to findings presented at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting and a Medscape Medical News report.