A screening test is used to look for a disease when a person doesn’t have symptoms. (When a person has symptoms, diagnostic tests are used to find out the cause of the symptoms.) Colorectal cancer almost always develops from precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) [...]
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) recommends that adults age 45 to 75 be screened for colorectal cancer. The decision to be screened between ages 76 and 85 should be made on an individual basis. If [...]
Investigators have identified an inverse association between adenoma detection rate (ADR) and postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer risk (PCCRC) following the utilization of a fecal immunochemical test (FIT). A team, led by Manuel Zorzi, MD, MSc, Veneto [...]
Actress Kirstie Alley’s death on Monday came as a shock to fans, but in a statement released on Twitter her children shared that the “Cheers” star had been battling cancer albeit “only recently discovered.” Alley [...]
Colonoscopies are safe procedures that provide valuable information about the health of your colon (lower intestine). During a colonoscopy, your gastroenterologist can thoroughly examine your colon, spotting abnormal growths or polyps that could be cancerous. [...]
Though many people dread preparing for their colonoscopy, the process has become a lot easier in the past few years. You don’t need to worry about an uncomfortable day, especially if you follow the tips [...]
IACT Health has partnered with Virginia Gastroenterology Institute (VGI) in Suffolk, Virginia to conduct clinical trial research in gastroenterology. Established in 2015, VGI provides comprehensive care as gastrointestinal and liver specialists throughout the Hampton Road’s [...]
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