Colorectal Diseases and Disorders Excellence Forum

Colorectal Diseases and Disorders

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Leaders in the field sharing authoritative insights and institutional best practices.

Conference Coverage

Lower GI Bleeding Mortality Rate Dropping

10/23/2022

While the rate of inpatient colonoscopy has increased over the past decade and patients presenting with lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) tend to be sicker, the inpatient mortality rate has been dropping, according to an award-winning...

While the rate of inpatient...

10/23/2022

Gastroenterology

Videos

Anne Peery, MD, on the Comparative Effectiveness and Harms of Antibiotics in Diverticulitis

03/11/2021

Dr Peery, from the University of North Carolina, discusses a study of the comparative effectiveness and harms of metronidazole-with-fluoroquinolone vs amoxicillin-clavulanate in treatment of diverticulitis among nonhospitalized patients.

Dr Peery, from the University of...

03/11/2021

Gastroenterology

Videos

Brennan Spiegel, MD, on GI Complications Among Patients With SARS-CoV-2 Infection

03/04/2021

Dr Spiegel, director of health services research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, discusses the persistent gastrointestinal symptoms seen in some patients after they recover from COVID-19.

Dr Spiegel, director of health...

03/04/2021

Gastroenterology

Q&As

Anne Peery, MD, on AGA’s Clinical Practice Update on Colonic Diverticulitis

01/18/2021

Anne Peery, MD, from the University of North Carolina, provides insight into the American Gastroenterological Association's recent update on the management of colonic diverticulitis.

Anne Peery, MD, from the...

01/18/2021

Gastroenterology

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Novel AI System Shows Success in Detection of Adenomas

08/27/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

CAD-EYE detection system significantly improved the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy without extending the procedure time, according to a recent report.

CAD-EYE detection system...

08/27/2024

Gastroenterology

News

Implementation of Fecal Immunochemical Test-Based Program in Colorectal Cancer Screening

08/20/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

Investigators studied whether fecal immunochemical test programs might be feasible options for improving colorectal cancer screening in areas with limited resources.

Investigators studied whether...

08/20/2024

Gastroenterology

News

Low-Dose Aspirin and Prevention of Colorectal Cancer

08/14/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

Results of a new study showed that low-dose aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.

Results of a new study showed...

08/14/2024

Gastroenterology

News

FIT Screening Associated With Lower Risk of Death From CRC

08/06/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

Findings of a new study support the role of fecal immunochemical testing in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer, researchers report.

Findings of a new study support...

08/06/2024

Gastroenterology

News

FDA Approves First Blood Test for Primary CRC Screening

07/30/2024

Rebecca Mashaw ;

Shield is the first blood test cleared for primary colorectal cancer screening that meets Medicare performance requirements.

Shield is the first blood test...

07/30/2024

Gastroenterology

News

Colorectal Cancer Risk Higher Among Patients WIth PSC, With or Without IBD

07/24/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Extended screening and surveillance are recommended for all patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, but those with comorbid inflammatory bowel disease are at highest risk.

Extended screening and...

07/24/2024

Gastroenterology

News

Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Elevated Risk of CRC

07/24/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

C olorectal cancer, colon cancer, and noncardia gastric cancer were found to be associated with high consumption of ultraprocessed foods, according to recent research.

C olorectal cancer, colon...

07/24/2024

Gastroenterology