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801. CRC's oral microbiota 'distinctive and predictive' — 4 study insigh
A study, published in Gut, examined if colonic mucosa-associated taxa are orally derived and if oral microbiome screening is suitable for colorectal cancer. Burkhardt Flemer, PhD, of Cork, Ireland-based ...09 October 2017 -
802. Kaiser Permanente research confirms ColonFlag's effectiveness in identifying high-risk CRC patients — 3 study insight
... Center for Health Research, and colleagues identified and reviewed 900 eligible colorectal cancer cases with blood counts before diagnosis from the tumor registry. Researchers selected 9,108 control patients ...03 October 2017 -
803. AAMA working to increase CRC screening rates — 4 key notes
The American Association of Medical Assistants is joining the effort to increase colorectal cancer screenings rates. Here's what you should know: 1. AAMA is participating the 80% by 2018 initiative. ...03 October 2017 -
804. GI center to know: Endoscopy Center of Delaware
... features thousands of providers across the nation raising awareness of colorectal cancer screening. More articles on gastroenterology: GI center to know: Alabama Digestive Health and Endoscopy Center ...28 September 2017 -
805. Common ASC coding errors: Orthopedics, gastroenterology and ophthalmology
... have different requirements and interpret the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer recommendations differently. There is also some leeway for Medicare payers in interpreting screening versus ...27 September 2017 -
806. New study validates CRC early detection tool — 4 insights
... at risk of colorectal cancer. It also supports other early detection methods including screening and active case finding. 2. The Oxford study follows results reported in the U.S. and Israel. 3. Patients ...26 September 2017 -
807. VolitionRx plans European launch of CRC screening product — 4 insights
VolitionRx is planning the European launch of its CRC screening product in 2018. Here's what you should know: 1. The company is in the process of validating two clinical trials, in an attempt to ...20 September 2017 -
808. How Exact Sciences' Cologuard has a higher compliance rate than traditional CRC screening methods
As gastroenterology struggles to increase colorectal cancer screening compliance rates nationwide, Exact Sciences is surpassing the national compliance rate with its stool DNA test, Cologuard. Becker' ...18 September 2017 -
809. 4 things to know about the new US Multi-Society Task Force CRC screening guidelines
The U.S. Multi-Society Task Force released new guidelines on colorectal cancer screening, Clinical Oncology reports. Here's what you should know: 1. Patients should either receive colonoscopies every ...15 September 2017 -
810. No-cost CRC screening lowers death rate, increases cost effectiveness
A study, presented at 2017 Digestive Disease Week, examined how eliminating financial disincentives would impact colorectal cancer screening quality, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News reports. Elisabeth ...12 September 2017 -
811. Dell Medical School receives $2.3M to fund colorectal cancer screenings — 3 insights
The Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas awarded The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School a $2.3 million grant to increase colorectal cancer screenings, Community Impact reports. ...08 September 2017 -
812. Drs. Avi Ketwaroo, Nitin Kumar & more: 10 GI physicians making news
Here are 10 gastroenterologists making news this past week. The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awarded Navkiran Shokar, MD, $3.7 million to study colorectal cancer. Houston-based ...08 September 2017 -
813. IntegraGen's metastatic colorectal cancer test receives CE mark — 4 insight
... colorectal cancer. 2. The test will be marketed as a CE-IVD product. The CE mark denotes the product is effective and safe. 3. The test identifies patients who would better respond to anti-EGFR drugs ...08 September 2017 -
814. Acquisitions, legislator visits & more: 8 GI practices in the news
... Mast, R-Fla., and Andy Biggsm R-Ariz., visited ASCs in their districts including Mesa, Ariz.-based East Valley Endoscopy. Columbus, Ohio-based Taylor Station Surgical Center joined the National Colorectal ...07 September 2017 -
815. Does provider outreach improve CRC screening? 3 study insights
A study, published in JAMA, examined how providing physicians with lists of nonadherent patients impacted fecal immunochemical test and colorectal cancer screening participation. Cedric Rat, MD, of ...06 September 2017 -
816. Mailed outreach materials promotes CRC screening in out-of-date individuals
A study, published in JAMA, examined which strategy was most effective in promoting colorectal cancer screening among individuals who were not current with their screening. Amit Singal, MD, of Dallas-based ...06 September 2017 -
817. Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey names Dr. H. Richard Alexander chief surgical officer — 4 insights
... Alexander's clinical expertise lies in gastrointestinal cancers. He also specializes in gastrointestinal malignancies including pancreatic, colorectal and liver cancer. 4. Rutgers Cancer Institute Director ...06 September 2017 -
818. Taylor Station Surgical Center joins National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable & more: 4 GI practices in the news
Here are four practices with gastroenterology services making news: Columbus, Ohio-based Taylor Station Surgical Center joined National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable's initiative to boost colorectal ...31 August 2017 -
819. Biologic agents increase chemotherapy effectiveness in colorectal cancer — 4 insights
A study, published in Cancer Biotherapy and Radiopharmaceuticals, examined new biological drugs which treat metastatic colorectal cancer. Here's what you should know: 1. Bevacizumab, aflibercept, ...30 August 2017 -
820. GI center to know: Associated Endoscopy
... physicians specialize in colorectal cancer screening. More articles on gastroenterology: Florida jury finds gastroenterologist not liable in alleged 'slapdash colonoscopy' trial — 6 insights Contaminated ...29 August 2017