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861. AI diagnostic system detects colorectal cancer in under a second — 3 insights
... feasibility. Yokohama, Japan-based Showa University's Yuichi Mori, MD, PhD, conducted a prospective study with 250 men and women who had colorectal polyps detected through endocytoscopy. The system assesse ...31 October 2017 -
862. New research suggests starting CRC screening at 45
Research, presented at the 25th UEG Week Barcelona, suggests colorectal cancer screening should begin at 45 years old to combat rising mortality rates. David Karsenti, MD, from the French Society of ...30 October 2017 -
863. ACG recognizes Central Illinois Endoscopy — 3 insights
... The center received an award for the "Best Use of Patient Profiles to Increase Colorectal Cancer Awareness." 2. The center featured the late Paul Hahn, owner of Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, in a series of ...27 October 2017 -
864. GI center to know: Maryland Endoscopy Center
... thousands of physicians nationwide advocating for increased colorectal cancer screenings. Center physicians perform colonoscopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies and upper endoscopies. More articles on gastroenterology: ...25 October 2017 -
865. GI societies align to advance colorectal cancer immunotherapies — 4 insights
Fight Colorectal Cancer and the Cancer Research Institute collaborated to develop a plan aimed at advancing colorectal cancer immunotherapies. "A Blueprint to Advance Colorectal Cancer Immunotherapies" ...25 October 2017 -
866. ASC leader to know: Frank Principati of Physicians Endoscopy
... of Preventing Colorectal Cancer. More articles on leadership and management: Tenet CEO Trevor Fetter steps down today: 4 points ASC leader to know: Dr. Tony Rhorer of SurgCenter Development Anesthesiologist, ...24 October 2017 -
867. MM&M honors Dr. Richard Wender with outstanding contribution to healthcare award — 5 key facts
... officer in 2013. 3. Dr. Wender also serves as chairman of the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable. 4. While at the helm of the roundtable, Dr. Wender helped launch the 80% by 2018 campaign. MM&M ...20 October 2017 -
868. Colon Cancer Alliance CEO calls executive order ending subsidies 'unacceptable gamble'
... were an "unacceptable gamble" with the health of U.S. citizens. Mr. Sapienza also said people with colorectal cancer need access to affordable care, and that insurance companies shouldn't discriminate ...17 October 2017 -
869. The envelope please — ACG awards 21 SCOPYs
... service projects that encourage colorectal cancer outreach, prevention and year-round excellence. A three-judge panel determined the winners. ACG President Carol Burke, MD, said in a release, "Year after ...16 October 2017 -
870. Calling patients most effective way to encourage FIT testing — 3 study insights
... PhD, of Kaiser Permanente Northwest in Portland, Ore., and colleagues conducted a patient-randomized controlled trial of 2,772 adults between the ages of 50 and 75 years, who were behind with colorectal ...12 October 2017 -
871. CRC's oral microbiota 'distinctive and predictive' — 4 study insights
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 -
872. Kaiser Permanente research confirms ColonFlag's effectiveness in identifying high-risk CRC patients — 3 study insights
... 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 -
873. 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 -
874. 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 -
875. 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 -
876. 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 -
877. 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 -
878. 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 -
879. 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 -
880. 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