Studies highlight race- and gender-specific disparities in gastrointestinal disease

27. October 2009 06:18

Three studies presented this week at the American College of Gastroenterology's 74th Annual Scientific meeting in San Diego underscore the growing disparities in gastrointestinal disease, particularly colon cancer and Barrett's Esophagus, among certain ethnic and gender populations, including African Americans, Latinos and women. These race- and gender-specific disparities underscore the need for education and vigilance among these populations and perhaps more aggressive screening tactics than the population in general. [More]

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Colonoscopy recommended as primary screening method for colorectal cancer, researchers report

27. October 2009 05:58

Researchers from Taiwan report in a new study that unsedated colonoscopy for primary colorectal cancer screening is well accepted in a majority of patients. Sedation is typically used for colonoscopy to make the patient feel comfortable during the procedure. [More]

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Comprehensive, risk-based screening guidelines for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers

27. October 2009 05:43

Drawing on years of experience in cancer research and patient care, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center released today the most comprehensive, risk-based screening guidelines publicly available to date for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers. [More]

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Reportlinker's medical review criteria guidelines for managing care

30. September 2009 08:03

Reportlinker Adds Medical Review Criteria Guidelines for Managing Care (8th ed. - 2009) [More]

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New report on seniors and health insurance reform released

24. September 2009 05:32

Vice President Joe Biden and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today hosted a town hall meeting with seniors in Silver Spring, Md., and released a new report, Health Insurance Reform and Medicare: Making Medicare Stronger for America’s Seniors. [More]

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Bowel cancer screening unacceptable to one in ten

7. July 2009 19:13

At least one person in ten has a negative attitude to bowel cancer screening, particularly those from South Asian backgrounds, says research published in the British Journal of Cancer. [More]

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Colonoscopy versus virtual colonoscopy

2. April 2009 22:29

Today, patients have a wide selection of colorectal cancer screening exams from which to choose, unlike with other types of cancers. [More]

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Screening key to early detection of colorectal cancers

12. March 2009 15:21

Colorectal cancer screening is an essential part of the health checkups you need as you grow older.If you're over 50, University of Rochester Medical Center doctors encourage you to schedule a colorectal screening to mark Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. [More]

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Colonoscopy and virtual colonoscopy, either way get screened!

3. March 2009 21:57

Today, patients have a wide selection of colorectal cancer screening exams from which to choose, unlike with other types of cancers. [More]

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Reminders may increase colon cancer screening

23. February 2009 22:26

Mailed reminders to patients appear to promote colon cancer screening, according to a report in the February 23 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. [More]

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New online tool for calculating colorectal cancer risk

1. January 2009 21:23

A new online tool for calculating colorectal cancer risk in men and women age 50 or older was launched today, based on a new risk-assessment model developed by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health. [More]

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Narrow-band imaging comparable to white light colonoscopy in differentiating colorectal polyps

15. December 2008 21:12

Researchers from Yale University School of Medicine compared narrow-band imaging (NBI) without high magnification to standard white light colonoscopy in differentiating colorectal polyps during real-time colonoscopy and found that NBI was not more accurate than white light colonoscopy. [More]

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Double-balloon enteroscopy offers cost-effective approach for obscure GI bleeding

24. November 2008 22:35

A cost-effectiveness analysis conducted by researchers at Stanford University Hospital in Calif., shows that an initial double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE) is a cost-effective approach for patients with obscure gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. [More]

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Most young adults under 50 unlikely need colorectal screening

2. October 2008 19:01

Young adults without a family history of bowel disease are unlikely to develop adenomas, the colorectal polyps most likely to lead to cancer, according to new research directed by scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. The finding supports current cancer screening guidelines recommending adults in general undergo screening colonoscopies starting at age 50. [More]

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$2.9 million to reduce colorectal cancer screening disparities in Vietnamese Americans

7. April 2008 05:11

The Vietnamese REACH for Health Initiative coalition, under the leadership of the Northern California Cancer Center was recently awarded a $2.9 million grant from the National Institute of Health to evaluate the effectiveness of a colorectal cancer lay health worker and media intervention in increasing colorectal cancer screening among Vietnamese Americans aged 50-74 in Santa Clara County, California. [More]

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New report on seniors and health insurance reform released

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Screening key to early detection of colorectal cancers

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