Search results for "Colonoscopy"
Marketing authorized for first AI device to detect potential signs of colon cancer
The device uses artificial intelligence (AI) based on machine learning to assist clinicians in the real-time detection of lesions, such as polyps or suspected tumors, in the colon during a colonoscopy.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/23/10.htm
23 Apr 2021
ACG lowers suggested age for colorectal cancer screening in updated guidelines
The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) continues to recommend colorectal cancer screening in average-risk adults ages 50 to 75 years but now also suggests it in those ages 45 to 49 years.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/03/26/1.htm
26 Mar 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Colorectal cancer screening in a high-risk patient
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the best time to screen for colorectal cancer in a 38-year-old man with a family history of colon cancer diagnosed in his father at age 52 years.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/01/22/4.htm
22 Jan 2021
MKSAP Quiz: A 2-month history of diarrhea, cramps
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most likely diagnosis for a 26-year-old woman who presents with a history of diarrhea characterized by two to three semibloody stools per day associated with cramping lower abdominal pain.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/12/18/4.htm
18 Dec 2020
Three rounds of FIT had higher CRC detection rates than one sigmoidoscopy, study finds
Participation was higher and more colorectal cancer (CRC) and advanced adenomas were detected with repeated fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) compared to sigmoidoscopy, although the risks of perforation and bleeding were comparable.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/12/18/3.htm
18 Dec 2020
Colonoscopy surveillance every 3 years may be sufficient after polypectomy
A multicenter randomized trial in Japan found that a single surveillance colonoscopy three years postpolypectomy and two surveillance colonoscopies at one and three years were similarly accurate for detecting clinically important neoplastic lesions.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/11/20/2.htm
20 Nov 2020
USPSTF draft recommendations favor screening younger patients for colorectal cancer
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) newly issued a B recommendation in support of screening adults ages 45 to 49 years. The recommendations are currently open for public comment.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/11/20/6.htm
20 Nov 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Treatment of diarrhea and abdominal pain
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate treatment for a 35-year-old man with a one-year history of diarrhea and abdominal cramping and bloating.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/11/20/4.htm
20 Nov 2020
About 1 in 8 commercially insured patients received potential surprise bill for colonoscopy
Of more than 1 million elective colonoscopies in commercially insured U.S. patients, about 12% involved out-of-network claims at a median cost of $418 per potential surprise bill, a study found.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/23/9.htm
23 Oct 2020
Spotlight on fecal immunochemical testing
Recent research focused on the outcomes of screening for colorectal cancer with fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) in patients with positive FIT, negative colonoscopy, or no recent screening.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/23/5.htm
23 Oct 2020