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841. StemSynergy discovers WNT inhibitors that block CRC growth with minimal toxicity — 4 insights
Researchers working with StemSynergy Therapeutics discovered a class of WNT inhibitors that block colorectal cancer growth with minimal gastrointestinal toxicity. Here's what you should know: 1. Researchers ...17 July 2017 -
842. Allergan releases Viberzi data & more — 7 GI company key notes
... and Merck to evaluate two immuno-oncology agents in patients with microsatellite stable colorectal cancer. Sucampo Pharmaceuticals is focusing its efforts on growing its Amitiza digestive disease line. ...12 July 2017 -
843. Outdated colonoscopies performed at Oregon VA hospital prompts country-wide changes — 4 key notes
... at the medical center. 2. After releasing his findings, the inspector general recommended the Veterans Health Administration revise its colorectal cancer screening guidelines. 3. The constituent also ...12 July 2017 -
844. American College of Radiology urges CMS to cover virtual colonoscopy — 4 key notes
... payers cover virtual colonoscopy, colorectal cancer screenings rates improve by around 50 percent. 2. Virtual colonoscopies are covered by private insurers with no copay, but are not covered by Medicare. ...12 July 2017 -
845. GI leader to know: Dr. Faraz Bishehsari of University Gastroenterologists
Faraz Bishehsari, MD, PhD, is a gastroenterologist at Chicago-based University Gastroenterologists. Dr. Bishehsari's clinical interests include colonoscopy, colorectal cancer and esophagogastroduodenoscopy. ...11 July 2017 -
846. Top 10 ASC articles — July 3 to July 7
... surgery outstrips inpatient surgery by around 8M over 10-year period Where ASCs fit in a consolidating marketplace — Is independence an option? The 20 states with the best and worst colorectal cancer ...07 July 2017 -
847. Effector, Pfizer, Merck partner to test novel immuno-oncology agents in CRC — 4 key notes
Effector Therapeutics is partnering with Pfizer and Merck to evaluate two immuno-oncology agents in patients with microsatellite stable colorectal cancer. Here's what you should know: 1. The companies ...06 July 2017 -
848. Takeda's CEO under pressure & more — 5 GI company key note
... cleansing. Medial EarlySign entered into a strategic collaboration with Medicover for a pilot program aimed at identifying individuals with a high colorectal cancer risk. More articles on gastroenterology: ...05 July 2017 -
849. AGA on Better Care Reconciliation Act: 'Patient access to care in peril' ...
... have made great strides in the increase in screening and prevention of colorectal cancer, which reduces deaths and downstream health-care costs. Erecting barriers to screening will only reverse this progress." ...05 July 2017 -
850. High level of alcohol consumption increases risk of digestive cancers in Europeans — 4 key notes
Europeans have an increased risk of developing colorectal and other digestive cancers because of high alcohol consumption, a United European Gastroenterology report found. Here's what you should know: ...05 July 2017 -
851. 5 most read GI/endoscopy stories: June 26 — June 30, 2017
... merger could lead to new developments Click here 4. The 20 states with the best and worst colorectal cancer screening rates Click here 5. Allergan strengthens acquisition focus, analysis says — 4 key ...30 June 2017 -
852. Medial EarlySign, Medicover partner for pilot project to identify colorectal cancer patients — 4 insights
Medial EarlySign entered into a strategic collaboration with Medicover for a pilot program aimed at identifying individuals that have a high colorectal cancer risk. Here's what you should know: 1. ...29 June 2017 -
853. Fight CRC launches Biomarked campaign — 4 insights
Fight Colorectal Cancer launched its Biomarked campaign focusing on increasing awareness of genetic biomarkers. Here's what you should know: 1. The late tattoo artist Clint Cummings, who died of colorectal ...28 June 2017 -
854. The 20 states with the best and worst colorectal cancer screening rates
The Health Resources and Services Administration used 2015 Uniform Data System data to compile colorectal cancer screen rates at U.S. federally qualified health centers across the country. Here are ...27 June 2017 -
855. Canada's 'Push For Your Tush' raises thousands for colon cancer — 3 key insigh
A fundraiser raised thousands of dollars for patients with colon cancer, Global News reports. Here's what you should know: 1. The "Push For Your Tush" charity walk took place on June 25 in Edmonton, ...26 June 2017 -
856. US Task Force ranks colorectal cancer tests, recommends 50-year-olds undergo screening
The U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer issued several new recommendations and introduced a "tier ranking system" concerning colorectal cancer screening tests. The task force noted colorectal ...21 June 2017 -
857. Fecal immunochemical test highly accurate for CRC, study shows — 5 insights
A study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, examined the diagnostic accuracy of fecal immunochemical testing in colorectal cancer or advanced neoplasia screenings in asymptomatic high-risk populations. ...20 June 2017 -
858. Small-bowel adenocarcinomas distinct from colorectal, gastric carcinoma — 3 study insights
A study, published in JAMA Oncology, examined the genomic profile of small-bowel adenocarcinoma when compared to colorectal cancer and gastric carcinoma. Alexa Schrock, PhD, of Foundation Medicine, ...16 June 2017 -
859. NSAID use increases colorectal cancer survival rate in some patients — 4 study insights
A study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, examined how nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs affected all-cause mortality in colorectal cancer patients. Polly Newcomb, MD, an epidemiologist ...16 June 2017 -
860. 18 California Ambulatory Surgery Association members advocate on Capitol Hill
... lawmakers to co-sponsor the Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality and Access Act of 2017 and Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2017. 3. The CASA members asked their Congressional representatives ...16 June 2017