Researchers suggest bisphosphonate could potentially reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, but more randomized trials should be carried out to confirm their results, according to an Internal Medicine News report.
GI & Endoscopy
Although colorectal cancer screening techniques can decrease the incidence of colon cancer by 75 percent, multiple studies published in medical literature cite a broad range of reasons patients forgo colorectal cancer screening. Stacey Weiland, MD, discusses five ways GI physicians…
Here are 10 recent studies on quality issues affecting gastroenterology/endoscopy.
In an article published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Andrew Ross, MD, reflects on studies comparing the use of spiral enteroscopy and single-balloon enteroscopy in gastroenterology.
Results from a survey administered at a American Society of Gastroinestinal Endoscopy-sponsored First Year Fellows' Endoscopy Course reveals gender disparities among fellows' attitudes and interest in advanced endoscopic training, which were published in an article in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
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Dress in Blue Day, which aims to promote awareness about colon cancer and encourage people to get their colon checked, will be held this year on March 4, according to a Colon Cancer Alliance release.
In an article published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, David Robbins, MD, a gastroenterologist from New York, reflects on the use of hydrocolonoscopy and cites two studies published in the journal supporting use of the method.
According to a report released by the National Cancer Institute, the cost related to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer is projected to reach approximately $158 billion by 2020, which represents a 27 percent increase from 2010.
In an article published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology, Jonathan A. Leighton, MD, a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic, details the latest enteroscopic modalities that currently aid gastroenterologists in evaluations of the small bowel.
Researchers suggest GI physicians should question patients about their use of over-the-counter medications, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, in order to help their interpretation of capsule endoscopy findings, according to a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.