AF and Anticoagulation: Consider CRC in Patients With Lower GI Bleeding
The absolute 1-year risk of colorectal cancer in patients with atrial fibrillation treated with oral anticoagulants is not trivial.
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New App May Identify Adequacy of Colonoscopy Prep in Hospitalized Patients
Investigators have developed an app that may aide clinicians in identifying hospitalized patients who may have inadequate colon cleansing prior to undergoing a colonoscopy.
Colonoscopy, Lifestyle Contribute to Colorectal Cancer Risk Reduction
Investigators from Germany conducted a population-based, case-control study to assess colorectal cancer risk.
2020 ASGE Recommendations for Endoscopy in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Syndromes
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy convened a panel to create recommendations for the use of endoscopy in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome.
No Difference in SAEs, Recurrence With Blended or Coagulation Current for Polyp Resection
Investigators sought to assess risk of adverse events and recurrence associated with 2 commonly applied electrosurgical settings for polyp resection.
Estimate of Proportional Incidence of Interval Colorectal Cancer
European guidelines for colorectal cancer screening advise that the interval cancer rate be expressed as a proportion of the background incidence rate.
FDA Issues Safety Alert for COVID-19 Risk With Fecal Transplant
Studies have recently shown that SARS-CoV-2 is present in the stool of infected patients, suggesting transmission risk.
Improvement in Colorectal Cancer Risk Following Bariatric Surgery
As bariatric surgery has been found to be associated with reduced cancer risk in women with obesity, investigators sought to determine if the potential exists for an effect on risk for colorectal cancer.
Low Rate of Colorectal Cancer Detected After Episode of Acute Diverticulitis
The prevalence of diverticulosis has been increasing, and research has demonstrated an increased risk of underlying colorectal cancer in this population.
Computer-Aided Diagnosis May Aid in Characterizing Colorectal Lesions
Computer-aided diagnosis software achieved area under the curve as good as experts and similar across 2 different imaging technologies (narrow-band imaging and blue-laser imaging) for characterizing colorectal lesions.
Intensive Surveillance Not Advised for Patients With Small Serrated Polyps
Investigators sought to determine whether patients with nonadvanced adenoma or small serrated polyps need more intensive surveillance than patients without polyps.
Baseline Colonoscopy Findings Key for Identifying Future Outcomes
Researchers sought to determine the 10-year risk for developing advanced neoplasia and assessed whether baseline colonoscopy findings were associated with long-term outcomes.
Recurrence-Free Survival Better in Older Patients With Colon Cancer
Patients older than 25 years have significantly higher rates of OS and RFS at 3 and 5 years compared with patients younger than 25.
AI System Increases Accuracy of Evaluation of Small Colorectal Polyps
Artificial intelligence assistance system significantly increased the accuracy of colorectal polyp analysis by novice endoscopists, who achieved near-expert levels of accuracy without extra training.
Deep Neural Network, Endoscopy Images Predict Ulcerative Colitis Remission
The researchers sought to develop a deep neural network system for consistent, objective, and real-time analysis of endoscopic images from patients with ulcerative colitis.
Recommendations Updated for Postcolonoscopy Management
The authors note that for patients with normal, high-quality colonoscopy, screening should be repeated in 10 years.
Prevalence of CRC Screening Lowest in Adults Aged 50 to 54
The prevalence of colorectal cancer screening is lowest among adults aged 50 to 54 years.
CRC Risks Similar to General Population After Bariatric Surgery
Patients with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery have the same risk for colorectal cancer as the general population.
Weighing Benefits and Risks: Colorectal Cancer Screening in Older Adults
Current guidance from the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against screening patients older than 85 years for colorectal cancer.
Invasive CRC Rates in Line With Incidence of Previously Undetected Disease
Investigators evaluated the preclinical burden of colorectal cancer by examining its incidence in 1-year age increments, with an emphasis on the transition between ages 49 and 50 years.
CRC Incidence, Mortality Declining for Adults Aged ≥65
Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality are continuing to decline among adults aged 65 years and older but are increasing among younger adults.
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