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541. ASC taxation, smoke exposure & more: 5 legislative changes to know
... adopt policies to minimize surgical smoke exposure. The CT Colonography Screening for Colorectal Cancer Act, a bipartisan bill introduced in Congress, could provide Medicare coverage for virtual colonoscopy. ...22 April 2019 -
542. Stanford researchers create blood-based CRC test — 4 insights
Stanford (Calif.) University researchers created a blood-based colorectal cancer test that they'll soon begin testing clinically. What you should know: 1. Stanford professors Uri Ladabaum, MD, and ...22 April 2019 -
543. Red, processed meats increase CRC risk — 4 insights
Diets involving red meat and alcohol increased patients' risk of developing colorectal cancer, according to a study in the International Journal of Epidemiology. Researchers estimated hazard ratios ...18 April 2019 -
544. GI endoscopies make up 68% of all endoscopies in U.S.: 5 market trends
... of GI-related conditions, according to iData CEO Dr. Kamran Zamanian. 3. Dr. Zamanian also expects "tremendous growth in the adoption of the colorectal cancer screening programs" to drive GI endoscopy ...11 April 2019 -
545. CRH Medical, Check-Cap & more: 3 notes on GI companies
... has begun a U.S. pilot study of its C-Scan system, a preparation-free digestible capsule that helps physicians detect colorectal cancer. Little Rock, Ark.-based Premier Gastroenterology Associates broke ...10 April 2019 -
546. UK physician: US medical guidelines may be biased, overly aggressive
... of the panel that created them. For example, the American College of Gastroenterology recommends patients undergo colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer. ACG's panel was entirely gastroenterologists. ...09 April 2019 -
547. Pilot study begins for prep-free colorectal cancer screening device: 3 details
Check-Cap has begun a U.S. pilot study of its C-Scan system, a preparation-free digestible capsule that helps physicians detect colorectal cancer. Key details to know: 1. The pilot study is enrolling ...08 April 2019 -
548. Bill that would provide Medicare coverage for virtual colonoscopies introduced in the US House of Representatives
The CT Colonography Screening for Colorectal Cancer Act, a bi-partisan bill introduced in Congress, would provide Medicare coverage for virtual colonoscopies, which would benefit groups who are less likely ...04 April 2019 -
549. Gastro Health, Sonora Quest Laboratories & more: 4 GI company key notes
Here are four updates on gastroenterology and industry-relevant companies this past week: Sonora Quest Laboratories made its blood-based colorectal cancer test BeScreened-CRC available to the public. ...03 April 2019 -
550. Researchers urge increasing CRC screening rates for high-risk patients over lowering screening age – 5 insights
A study published in Gastroenterology examined the cost effectiveness of The American Cancer Society's recommendation to begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45. Researchers compared screening strategies ...29 March 2019 -
551. Brooklyn Hospital Center hits a home run for CRC prevention — 4 insights
New York City-based Brooklyn Hospital brought in former New York Yankee outfielder and CRC cancer survivor Daryl Strawberry to speak about his colorectal cancer battle, Brooklyn Paper reports. What ...29 March 2019 -
552. Drs. Kyle Staller, David Lieberman & more: 3 GI physicians making headlines
... on Capitol Hill for the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act, which addresses screening colonoscopy coinsurance for Medicare patients. More articles on gastroenterology: Raising CRC awareness ...29 March 2019 -
553. Raising CRC awareness through humor & levity: 3 Qs with Dr. Charles Friel
... cancer prevention in honor of colorectal cancer awareness month. Dr. Friel spoke with Becker's ASC Review about the inspiration behind the costume, and the importance of CRC screenings. Note: Responses ...28 March 2019 -
554. Financial incentives don't increase FIT completion rates, study finds: 4 detail
... was 23.2 percent and 17.7 percent in the lottery incentive group. 4. Researchers concluded, "Mailed FIT resulted in high colorectal cancer screening response rates in this population, but different forms ...28 March 2019 -
555. 5 must-read articles for GI physicians this week: March 21 - 27
... of gastroenterology, encouraging CRC screenings & more 3. 4 trends to know about private equity in gastroenterology — Multiples, market potential & more 4. ASGE releases new colorectal cancer screening ...28 March 2019 -
556. Sonora Quest Laboratories introduces blood-based CRC test — 5 insights
Sonora Quest Laboratories made its blood-based colorectal cancer test BeScreened-CRC available to the public, AZ Central reports. What you should know: 1. The test has a 94 percent accuracy rate. ...28 March 2019 -
557. New study offers insights into early-onset CRC
A study published in Cancer examined early-onset colorectal cancer finding unique subgroups among CRC patients, Medscape reports. What you should know: 1. Researchers conducted a retrospective review ...26 March 2019 -
558. 4 gastroenterologists share their thoughts on Exact Sciences' Cologuard
... percent specificity rates for detecting all stages of colorectal cancer, the test remains a popular alternative for a patient who won't undergo a colonoscopy. Despite the rising prominence of alternatives, ...25 March 2019 -
559. GI leader to know: Dr. Francis Farraye of the Boston University School of Medicine
... American College of Gastroenterology fellow. His clinical interests include treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer and colon polyp management. Dr. Farraye is a Crohn' ...20 March 2019 -
560. Olympus sponsoring several CRC organizations — 4 insights
Olympus will continue to sponsor several organizations dedicated to fighting colorectal cancer, including the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and Colon Cancer Coalition. What you should know: 1. Olympus ...20 March 2019