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Study Highlights Increased Colorectal Cancer Risk in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Patients Without IBD
12/13/2024
A study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology, reveals that primary sclerosing cholangitis independently increases the risk of colorectal cancer.
A study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology, reveals that primary sclerosing cholangitis independently increases the risk of colorectal cancer.
A study presented at the...
12/13/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference coverage
Study Highlights Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
12/13/2024
Research on racial and economic disparities underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to promote early detection and equitable health care access.
Research on racial and economic disparities underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to promote early detection and equitable health care access.
Research on racial and economic...
12/13/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference coverage
Low Rate of Postcolonoscopy Colorectal Cancer Found Using Novel Adjustment
12/13/2024
The proposed adjusted postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer rate provides a more accurate and reproducible standardized benchmark while minimizing heterogeneity, the investigators concluded.
The proposed adjusted postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer rate provides a more accurate and reproducible standardized benchmark while minimizing heterogeneity, the investigators concluded.
The proposed adjusted...
12/13/2024
Gastroenterology
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Dietary Factors in Colorectal Cancer
12/06/2024
What dietary factors contributed most to deaths from colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
What dietary factors contributed most to deaths from colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
What dietary factors contributed...
12/06/2024
Gastroenterology
Aasma Shaukat
Conference Coverage
Aasma Shaukat, MD, on Guidelines and Options for Colorectal Cancer Screening
12/04/2024
Dr Shaukat reviews new alternatives for noninvasive colon cancer screening, including 2 stool-based and 1 blood-based test. 
Dr Shaukat reviews new alternatives for noninvasive colon cancer screening, including 2 stool-based and 1 blood-based test. 
Dr Shaukat reviews new...
12/04/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Risk Stratification for Colorectal Cancer
12/03/2024
Which of the following screening guidelines are recommended for patients with a familial history of colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Which of the following screening guidelines are recommended for patients with a familial history of colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Which of the following screening...
12/03/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Colorectal Cancer Risk in Diverticulitis
11/29/2024
Do patients with diverticulitis need more frequent screenings for colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Do patients with diverticulitis need more frequent screenings for colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Do patients with diverticulitis...
11/29/2024
Gastroenterology
Aasma Shaukat
Conference Coverage
Aasma Shaukat, MD, on Risk Stratification for CRC Screening
11/22/2024
Dr Shaukat discusses risk stratification for colorectal cancer screening and surveillance for low- and high-risk patients. 
Dr Shaukat discusses risk stratification for colorectal cancer screening and surveillance for low- and high-risk patients. 
Dr Shaukat discusses risk...
11/22/2024
Gastroenterology
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Dietary Modifications Needed to Reduce CRC Burden
11/21/2024
Diets low in whole grains and high in red meat contributed to the increase in global colorectal cancer burdens among the G20 nations.
Diets low in whole grains and high in red meat contributed to the increase in global colorectal cancer burdens among the G20 nations.
Diets low in whole grains and...
11/21/2024
Gastroenterology
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Effective for Patients Aged 45 to 50 Years
11/18/2024
New study supports earlier colorectal cancer screening, showing similar completion and yield rates for those aged 45 to 49 as for those aged 50.
New study supports earlier colorectal cancer screening, showing similar completion and yield rates for those aged 45 to 49 as for those aged 50.
New study supports earlier...
11/18/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Neighborhood-Level Transportation Insecurity Reduces Colorectal Cancer Screening
11/14/2024
The findings of research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology scientific meeting suggest that transportation insecurity is a critical social determinant of health in individual and public health outcomes.
The findings of research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology scientific meeting suggest that transportation insecurity is a critical social determinant of health in individual and public health outcomes.
The findings of research...
11/14/2024
Gastroenterology

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Study Highlights Increased Colorectal Cancer Risk in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Patients Without IBD
12/13/2024
A study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology, reveals that primary sclerosing cholangitis independently increases the risk of colorectal cancer.
A study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology, reveals that primary sclerosing cholangitis independently increases the risk of colorectal cancer.
A study presented at the...
12/13/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference coverage
Study Highlights Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
12/13/2024
Research on racial and economic disparities underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to promote early detection and equitable health care access.
Research on racial and economic disparities underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to promote early detection and equitable health care access.
Research on racial and economic...
12/13/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference coverage
Low Rate of Postcolonoscopy Colorectal Cancer Found Using Novel Adjustment
12/13/2024
The proposed adjusted postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer rate provides a more accurate and reproducible standardized benchmark while minimizing heterogeneity, the investigators concluded.
The proposed adjusted postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer rate provides a more accurate and reproducible standardized benchmark while minimizing heterogeneity, the investigators concluded.
The proposed adjusted...
12/13/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Colorectal Cancer Screening Effective for Patients Aged 45 to 50 Years
11/18/2024
New study supports earlier colorectal cancer screening, showing similar completion and yield rates for those aged 45 to 49 as for those aged 50.
New study supports earlier colorectal cancer screening, showing similar completion and yield rates for those aged 45 to 49 as for those aged 50.
New study supports earlier...
11/18/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Neighborhood-Level Transportation Insecurity Reduces Colorectal Cancer Screening
11/14/2024
The findings of research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology scientific meeting suggest that transportation insecurity is a critical social determinant of health in individual and public health outcomes.
The findings of research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology scientific meeting suggest that transportation insecurity is a critical social determinant of health in individual and public health outcomes.
The findings of research...
11/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Colonoscopy After Diverticulitis Usually Unnecessary
11/14/2024
In colonoscopies performed solely for diverticulitis, the CRC prevalence was just 0.17%, the study found.
In colonoscopies performed solely for diverticulitis, the CRC prevalence was just 0.17%, the study found.
In colonoscopies performed...
11/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Risks of Colorectal Neoplasia Based on Family History of CRC
11/04/2024
Researchers aimed to systematically assess the relationship between family history of CRC in FDRs and the risk of noncancerous colorectal neoplasia.
Researchers aimed to systematically assess the relationship between family history of CRC in FDRs and the risk of noncancerous colorectal neoplasia.
Researchers aimed to...
11/04/2024
Gastroenterology
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New Age Recommendation Yields Uptake in CRC Screening But Disparities Found
10/18/2024
Income level and location drove variations in rates of increase, authors of a retrospective cohort study found.
Income level and location drove variations in rates of increase, authors of a retrospective cohort study found.
Income level and location drove...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Repeat FIT Offers Greater Differentiation of Patients With, Without Significant Pathology
10/09/2024
Conducting repeat fecal immunochemical tests doubled the detection rates of colorectal cancer and significant bowel disease, researchers reported.
Conducting repeat fecal immunochemical tests doubled the detection rates of colorectal cancer and significant bowel disease, researchers reported.
Conducting repeat fecal...
10/09/2024
Gastroenterology
News
FDA Approves Cologuard Plus
10/07/2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 4 approved the Cologuard Plus multitarget stool DNA test for adults ages 45 and older who are average risk for colorectal cancer.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 4 approved the Cologuard Plus multitarget stool DNA test for adults ages 45 and older who are average risk for colorectal cancer.
The U.S. Food and Drug...
10/07/2024
Gastroenterology

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Dietary Factors in Colorectal Cancer
12/06/2024
What dietary factors contributed most to deaths from colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
What dietary factors contributed most to deaths from colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
What dietary factors contributed...
12/06/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Risk Stratification for Colorectal Cancer
12/03/2024
Which of the following screening guidelines are recommended for patients with a familial history of colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Which of the following screening guidelines are recommended for patients with a familial history of colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Which of the following screening...
12/03/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Colorectal Cancer Risk in Diverticulitis
11/29/2024
Do patients with diverticulitis need more frequent screenings for colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Do patients with diverticulitis need more frequent screenings for colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Do patients with diverticulitis...
11/29/2024
Gastroenterology
News
FDA Approves Cologuard Plus
10/07/2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 4 approved the Cologuard Plus multitarget stool DNA test for adults ages 45 and older who are average risk for colorectal cancer.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 4 approved the Cologuard Plus multitarget stool DNA test for adults ages 45 and older who are average risk for colorectal cancer.
The U.S. Food and Drug...
10/07/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Quiz: Considerations for Colorectal Screening for Older Patients
07/27/2023
There’s no upper age limit for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening! But age alone is not the only deciding factor when offering CRC to older patients. What else should be considered?
There’s no upper age limit for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening! But age alone is not the only deciding factor when offering CRC to older patients. What else should be considered?
There’s no upper age limit for...
07/27/2023
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Relation Between ADR and CRC Risk
06/08/2023
The adenoma detection rate is an essential quality indicator for endoscopists performing colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening as it is associated with postcolonoscopy colorectal cancers. Take our quiz to find out more about this...
The adenoma detection rate is an essential quality indicator for endoscopists performing colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening as it is associated with postcolonoscopy colorectal cancers. Take our quiz to find out more about this...
The adenoma detection rate is an...
06/08/2023
Gastroenterology
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CRC Treatment—What’s the Biggest Obstacle for Younger Adults?
01/21/2023
Despite recommendations for early colorectal screening, younger patients face a major hurdle in their timely treatment. Take our quiz to find out what is prompting a delayed treatment among younger adults.
Despite recommendations for early colorectal screening, younger patients face a major hurdle in their timely treatment. Take our quiz to find out what is prompting a delayed treatment among younger adults.
Despite recommendations for...
01/21/2023
Gastroenterology
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Diet and Added Risk of CRC
03/22/2022
Diet plays an important role in risk of colorectal cancer. How do you manage diet with your patients? Tell us with this quick poll!
Diet plays an important role in risk of colorectal cancer. How do you manage diet with your patients? Tell us with this quick poll!
Diet plays an important role in...
03/22/2022
Gastroenterology
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Capsule Endoscopy: Does It Measure Up?
03/02/2022
Do you know what recent research shows about the comparability of capsule endoscopy and colonoscopy? Take our quick quiz and find out!
Do you know what recent research shows about the comparability of capsule endoscopy and colonoscopy? Take our quick quiz and find out!
Do you know what recent research...
03/02/2022
Gastroenterology
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Recommended Chemoprevention for Colorectal Cancer
08/27/2021
Do you advise your patients to use either or both of these medications as chemoprevention for colorectal cancer? Take our quick poll and let us know!
Do you advise your patients to use either or both of these medications as chemoprevention for colorectal cancer? Take our quick poll and let us know!
Do you advise your patients to...
08/27/2021
Gastroenterology

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Study Highlights Increased Colorectal Cancer Risk in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Patients Without IBD
12/13/2024
A study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology, reveals that primary sclerosing cholangitis independently increases the risk of colorectal cancer.
A study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology, reveals that primary sclerosing cholangitis independently increases the risk of colorectal cancer.
A study presented at the...
12/13/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference coverage
Study Highlights Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
12/13/2024
Research on racial and economic disparities underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to promote early detection and equitable health care access.
Research on racial and economic disparities underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to promote early detection and equitable health care access.
Research on racial and economic...
12/13/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference coverage
Low Rate of Postcolonoscopy Colorectal Cancer Found Using Novel Adjustment
12/13/2024
The proposed adjusted postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer rate provides a more accurate and reproducible standardized benchmark while minimizing heterogeneity, the investigators concluded.
The proposed adjusted postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer rate provides a more accurate and reproducible standardized benchmark while minimizing heterogeneity, the investigators concluded.
The proposed adjusted...
12/13/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Colorectal Cancer Screening Effective for Patients Aged 45 to 50 Years
11/18/2024
New study supports earlier colorectal cancer screening, showing similar completion and yield rates for those aged 45 to 49 as for those aged 50.
New study supports earlier colorectal cancer screening, showing similar completion and yield rates for those aged 45 to 49 as for those aged 50.
New study supports earlier...
11/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Colonoscopy After Diverticulitis Usually Unnecessary
11/14/2024
In colonoscopies performed solely for diverticulitis, the CRC prevalence was just 0.17%, the study found.
In colonoscopies performed solely for diverticulitis, the CRC prevalence was just 0.17%, the study found.
In colonoscopies performed...
11/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Risks of Colorectal Neoplasia Based on Family History of CRC
11/04/2024
Researchers aimed to systematically assess the relationship between family history of CRC in FDRs and the risk of noncancerous colorectal neoplasia.
Researchers aimed to systematically assess the relationship between family history of CRC in FDRs and the risk of noncancerous colorectal neoplasia.
Researchers aimed to...
11/04/2024
Gastroenterology
News
New Age Recommendation Yields Uptake in CRC Screening But Disparities Found
10/18/2024
Income level and location drove variations in rates of increase, authors of a retrospective cohort study found.
Income level and location drove variations in rates of increase, authors of a retrospective cohort study found.
Income level and location drove...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Repeat FIT Offers Greater Differentiation of Patients With, Without Significant Pathology
10/09/2024
Conducting repeat fecal immunochemical tests doubled the detection rates of colorectal cancer and significant bowel disease, researchers reported.
Conducting repeat fecal immunochemical tests doubled the detection rates of colorectal cancer and significant bowel disease, researchers reported.
Conducting repeat fecal...
10/09/2024
Gastroenterology
News
FDA Approves Cologuard Plus
10/07/2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 4 approved the Cologuard Plus multitarget stool DNA test for adults ages 45 and older who are average risk for colorectal cancer.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 4 approved the Cologuard Plus multitarget stool DNA test for adults ages 45 and older who are average risk for colorectal cancer.
The U.S. Food and Drug...
10/07/2024
Gastroenterology
News
FQHCs Show Incomplete Recovery of CRC Screening Rates
10/02/2024
Declines in colorectal cancer screening rates between 2019 and 2020 were most dramatic in health centers that serve mostly Hispanic/Latino and unhoused patients.
Declines in colorectal cancer screening rates between 2019 and 2020 were most dramatic in health centers that serve mostly Hispanic/Latino and unhoused patients.
Declines in colorectal cancer...
10/02/2024
Gastroenterology
News
A Holistic and Risk-Based Approach to Managing MAFLD and MASH
01/07/2025
A practical, risk-based strategy for evaluating and managing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatosis and steatohepatitis (MASLD/MASH) highlights the need for integrated care in patients with obesity and metabolic comorbidities.
A practical, risk-based strategy for evaluating and managing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatosis and steatohepatitis (MASLD/MASH) highlights the need for integrated care in patients with obesity and metabolic comorbidities.
A practical, risk-based strategy...
01/07/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Study Highlights Increased Colorectal Cancer Risk in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Patients Without IBD
12/13/2024
A study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology, reveals that primary sclerosing cholangitis independently increases the risk of colorectal cancer.
A study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology, reveals that primary sclerosing cholangitis independently increases the risk of colorectal cancer.
A study presented at the...
12/13/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference coverage
Study Highlights Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
12/13/2024
Research on racial and economic disparities underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to promote early detection and equitable health care access.
Research on racial and economic disparities underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to promote early detection and equitable health care access.
Research on racial and economic...
12/13/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference coverage
Low Rate of Postcolonoscopy Colorectal Cancer Found Using Novel Adjustment
12/13/2024
The proposed adjusted postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer rate provides a more accurate and reproducible standardized benchmark while minimizing heterogeneity, the investigators concluded.
The proposed adjusted postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer rate provides a more accurate and reproducible standardized benchmark while minimizing heterogeneity, the investigators concluded.
The proposed adjusted...
12/13/2024
Gastroenterology
News
IBD Doubles Likelihood of MASLD in Lean Individuals
11/22/2024
Compared with lean patients with IBD and MASLD, overweight/obese patients with IBD and MASLD had higher levels of insulin resistance and smoking history, the study found.
Compared with lean patients with IBD and MASLD, overweight/obese patients with IBD and MASLD had higher levels of insulin resistance and smoking history, the study found.
Compared with lean patients with...
11/22/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Colorectal Cancer Screening Effective for Patients Aged 45 to 50 Years
11/18/2024
New study supports earlier colorectal cancer screening, showing similar completion and yield rates for those aged 45 to 49 as for those aged 50.
New study supports earlier colorectal cancer screening, showing similar completion and yield rates for those aged 45 to 49 as for those aged 50.
New study supports earlier...
11/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Colonoscopy After Diverticulitis Usually Unnecessary
11/14/2024
In colonoscopies performed solely for diverticulitis, the CRC prevalence was just 0.17%, the study found.
In colonoscopies performed solely for diverticulitis, the CRC prevalence was just 0.17%, the study found.
In colonoscopies performed...
11/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Risks of Colorectal Neoplasia Based on Family History of CRC
11/04/2024
Researchers aimed to systematically assess the relationship between family history of CRC in FDRs and the risk of noncancerous colorectal neoplasia.
Researchers aimed to systematically assess the relationship between family history of CRC in FDRs and the risk of noncancerous colorectal neoplasia.
Researchers aimed to...
11/04/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Upper Gl Mucosal Damage Associated With Parkinson's Disease
10/18/2024
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal damage was associated with elevated risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal damage was associated with elevated risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Upper gastrointestinal (GI)...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Vonoprozan Compared to PPIs for Peptic Ulcer Rebleeding Prevention
10/18/2024
Vonoprazan offers an effective alternative treatment to intravenous proton pump inhibitors for prevention of rebleeding among patients with high-risk peptic ulcers, researchers found.
Vonoprazan offers an effective alternative treatment to intravenous proton pump inhibitors for prevention of rebleeding among patients with high-risk peptic ulcers, researchers found.
Vonoprazan offers an effective...
10/18/2024
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