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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
The findings of research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology scientific meeting suggest that
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
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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
Conference Coverage
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Lowers Early-Onset CRC Risk in Patients with T2DM
10/29/2024
A retrospective cohort study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology investigated whether GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) in patients under 50 years of age.
A retrospective cohort study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology investigated whether GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) in patients under 50 years of age.
A retrospective cohort study...
10/29/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Mortality Increasing in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
10/29/2024
Research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology found that death from both early- and late-stage tumors among patients 20-44 years old has continued to rise.
Research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology found that death from both early- and late-stage tumors among patients 20-44 years old has continued to rise.
Research presented at the...
10/29/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Lowers Early-Onset CRC Risk in Patients with T2DM
10/29/2024
A retrospective cohort study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology investigated whether GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1Ras) reduce the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) in patients under 50 years of age.
A retrospective cohort study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology investigated whether GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1Ras) reduce the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) in patients under 50 years of age.
A retrospective cohort study...
10/29/2024
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Bowel Prep Matters in CRC Outcomes
10/24/2024
Adenoma detection was significantly lower in cases of bowel preparation rated ‘fair’ or lower.
Adenoma detection was significantly lower in cases of bowel preparation rated ‘fair’ or lower.
Adenoma detection was...
10/24/2024
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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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

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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
The findings of research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology scientific meeting suggest that
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
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
Poverty, Rurality Associated With Early Onset CRC Mortality
09/23/2024
People in rural and impoverished regions have a higher risk of mortality from early-onset colorectal cancer.
People in rural and impoverished regions have a higher risk of mortality from early-onset colorectal cancer.
People in rural and impoverished...
09/23/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Comprehensive Model Predicts CRC Risk After Polypectomy
09/06/2024
A new model better predicts postpolypectomy CRC diagnosis than the model based on polyp findings alone
A new model better predicts postpolypectomy CRC diagnosis than the model based on polyp findings alone
A new model better predicts...
09/06/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Novel AI System Shows Success in Detection of Adenomas
08/27/2024
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 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
Aspirin More Effective in Reducing CRC Risk Among People With Less Healthy Lifestyles
08/26/2024
Aspirin use was associated with a greater absolute reduction in risk of colorectal cancer among people with unhealthy lifestyle factors.
Aspirin use was associated with a greater absolute reduction in risk of colorectal cancer among people with unhealthy lifestyle factors.
Aspirin use was associated with...
08/26/2024
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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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AGA Best Practices: True or False
08/25/2021
In a recent review, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recommended what aspirin dosage for chemoprevention of neoplasia among patients with an average risk of colorectal cancer (CRC)? Find out with this quick quiz!
In a recent review, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recommended what aspirin dosage for chemoprevention of neoplasia among patients with an average risk of colorectal cancer (CRC)? Find out with this quick quiz!
In a recent review, the American...
08/25/2021
Gastroenterology
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Poll
Statins Prior to Surgical Resection Reduce Mortality Rate
06/01/2021
Would you prescribe a statin to your patients with rectal cancer? Take our poll and let us know!
Would you prescribe a statin to your patients with rectal cancer? Take our poll and let us know!
Would you prescribe a statin to...
06/01/2021
Gastroenterology
Sex and Colon Cancer Treatment
Quiz
Sex and Colon Cancer Treatment
04/20/2021
A recent study revealed which patients to be at risk for greater toxicity when treated with certain types of chemotherapy for colon cancer? Take our quick quiz and find out!
A recent study revealed which patients to be at risk for greater toxicity when treated with certain types of chemotherapy for colon cancer? Take our quick quiz and find out!
A recent study revealed which...
04/20/2021
Gastroenterology

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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
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
Poverty, Rurality Associated With Early Onset CRC Mortality
09/23/2024
People in rural and impoverished regions have a higher risk of mortality from early-onset colorectal cancer.
People in rural and impoverished regions have a higher risk of mortality from early-onset colorectal cancer.
People in rural and impoverished...
09/23/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Comprehensive Model Predicts CRC Risk After Polypectomy
09/06/2024
A new model better predicts postpolypectomy CRC diagnosis than the model based on polyp findings alone
A new model better predicts postpolypectomy CRC diagnosis than the model based on polyp findings alone
A new model better predicts...
09/06/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Novel AI System Shows Success in Detection of Adenomas
08/27/2024
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 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
Aspirin More Effective in Reducing CRC Risk Among People With Less Healthy Lifestyles
08/26/2024
Aspirin use was associated with a greater absolute reduction in risk of colorectal cancer among people with unhealthy lifestyle factors.
Aspirin use was associated with a greater absolute reduction in risk of colorectal cancer among people with unhealthy lifestyle factors.
Aspirin use was associated with...
08/26/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Implementation of Fecal Immunochemical Test-Based Program in Colorectal Cancer Screening
08/20/2024
Investigators studied whether fecal immunochemical test programs might be feasible options for improving colorectal cancer screening in areas with limited resources.
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
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
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
Gastroenterology
News
NAFLD or MASLD? Research Looks at Concordance of Criteria
10/18/2024
New nomenclature shows strong applicability in real-world clinical settings.
New nomenclature shows strong applicability in real-world clinical settings.
New nomenclature shows strong...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Liver Histology Impact on Long-Term Clinical Outcomes in MASH
10/18/2024
Results showed that a lower fibrosis stage (F0–1) was associated with a significantly reduced risk of cirrhosis and liver-related outcomes compared to patients with advanced fibrosis (F4).
Results showed that a lower fibrosis stage (F0–1) was associated with a significantly reduced risk of cirrhosis and liver-related outcomes compared to patients with advanced fibrosis (F4).
Results showed that a lower...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
AI-Enabled Electrocardiogram Shows Promise in Predicting MASLD
10/18/2024
Researchers explored the use of an artificial intelligence model to detect metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease.
Researchers explored the use of an artificial intelligence model to detect metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease.
Researchers explored the use of...
10/18/2024
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
AI-Enabled Electrocardiogram Shows Promise in Predicting MASLD
10/08/2024
Researchers explored the use of an artificial intelligence model to detect metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease.
Researchers explored the use of an artificial intelligence model to detect metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease.
Researchers explored the use of...
10/08/2024
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
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