Double Fecal Immunochemical Test Helps Diagnose CRC
A total of 50% of colorectal cancers missed by the first FIT test were later identified by the...
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Double Fecal Immunochemical Test Helps Diagnose CRC
A total of 50% of colorectal cancers missed by the first FIT test were later identified by the...
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Doubling Up on FIT Testing Catches More Colorectal Cancers
MONDAY, June 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A double fecal immunochemical test (FIT) improves...
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Text Reminders + Mailed Home Testing Up Colorectal Cancer Screening
MONDAY, March 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A combination of multiple text message reminders...
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Patient-Ordered Testing May Up CRC Screening Adherence
THURSDAY, Feb. 4, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The ability to self-order screening kits through...
Read MoreFeasibility and performance of the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for average-risk colorectal cancer screening in Nigeria.
There is a paucity of prospective data on the performance of the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this exploratory analysis was to evaluate the feasibility...
Read MoreAssociation Between Time to Colonoscopy after Positive Fecal Testing and Colorectal Cancer Outcomes: a Systematic Review.
Colonoscopy is required following a positive fecal screening test for colorectal cancer (CRC). It remains unclear to what extent time to colonoscopy is associated with CRC-related outcomes. We performed a systematic review to...
Read MoreUse of Fecal Occult Blood Testing as a Diagnostic Tool for Clinical Indications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Fecal occult blood tests (FOBTs) are validated only for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, but are commonly used as a diagnostic test in other clinical settings. We performed a systematic review to assess performance...
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CRC Screening Uptake No Better With Use of FIT in At-Risk Individuals
TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For first-degree relatives of patients with...
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People With Mental Disorders Less Likely to Complete CRC Screening
People with mental disorders are less likely to participate in colorectal cancer screening versus...
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People With Mental Disorders Less Likely to Complete CRC Screening
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People with mental disorders are less likely to...
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Adenoma detection rate is inversely associated with post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer risk
1. In this prospective cohort study, the adenoma detection rate (ADR) was inversely associated...
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Adenoma Detection Rate Tied to CRC Risk After Positive FIT
TUESDAY, Sept. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The adenoma detection rate (ADR) of endoscopists...
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Structured CRC Screening May Help Cut Health Disparities by Race
MONDAY, Feb. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Equitable delivery of effective strategies across...
Read MorePW PODCAST: Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Prevention
During a recent PW Podcast episode, we spoke with Lisa Mathew, MD, a gastroenterologist at South Denver Gastroenterology in Colorado. Following is a summary of that interview: What do patients and physicians need to know about...
Read MoreParticipation in Competing Strategies for Colorectal Cancer Screening – a Randomized Health Services Study (PICCOLINO Study).
Primary colonoscopy and fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) are considered first tier tests for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Although colonoscopy is considered the most efficacious test, FIT may achieve higher participation...
Read MoreApplication of Behavioral Economics Principles Improves Participation in Mailed Outreach for Colorectal Cancer Screening.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality in the United States. Although various interventions have improved screening rates, they often require abundant resources and can be difficult to...
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CRC Screening Recommended for Average-Risk Adults Age 50 to 75
CRC screening test should be selected based on discussion of benefits, harms, costs with patients
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High-Intensity Surveillance of Colorectal Adenomas Modeled
Model shows high-intensity surveillance could provide modest, clinically relevant benefits at acceptable cost
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Colorectal Cancer Screening & Cost Effectiveness
A recent clinical guideline change from The American Cancer Society includes the recommendation...
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