Computer-Aided Colonoscopy Reliably Identifies Small Polyps
Researchers evaluated the performance of real-time CAD with endocytoscopes among 791 consecutive patients undergoing colonoscopy.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Screening Colonoscopy Improves CRC-Related Mortality in Veterans
Researchers conducted a case-control study to determine whether colonoscopy is associated with decreased CRC mortality in veterans and whether its effect differs by anatomical location of CRC.
Navigation Programs Most Effective in Increasing Follow-up Colonoscopy
An analysis of 23 studies focused on interventions with the potential to improve follow-up colonoscopy completion rates found that navigation programs are more effective than other interventions studied.
Surveillance Plus FIT for CRC Screening: Additional Costs Not Justified by Benefits
Investigators sought to determine clinical and cost effectiveness of additional colonoscopy screening in patients undergoing FIT screening for colorectal cancer.
Colorectal Cancer Recurrence Lower in Survivors Who Exercise, Have Low Body Fat Mass
This study investigated the impact of exercise (1 hour/week) and low body fat mass on recurrence of colorectal polyp recurrence among survivors of colorectal cancer.
MSTF Releases Updated Recommendations for Colorectal Cancer Screening
The United States Multi-Society Task Force (MSTF) on Colorectal Cancer Screening updated its recommendations, confirming that screening in people at average risk should begin at age 50 years. The update also includes a ranking of current screening modalities.
Risk for Disease, Advanced Stage at Diagnosis Higher With Delayed Colonoscopy After Positive FIT Results
Waiting 10 months or longer before follow-up colonoscopy after a positive FIT result is associated with higher risk of disease as well as advanced stage at diagnosis.
Self-efficacy Level Predictive of Likelihood to Follow Through With Colorectal Cancer Screening
Patients’ confidence with colorectal cancer screening procedures is predictive of their likelihood to schedule and follow through with screening.
The Affordable Care Act Has Increased the Use of Mammography But Not Colonoscopy
An assessment of the use of mammography and colonoscopy among fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries before and after the Affordable Care Act demonstrates the impact of out-of-pocket costs in this population.
Study Helps to Clarify Navigator Role in Colonoscopy Screening
Survey data from patients receiving care at Boston Medical Center who were navigated for colonoscopy screening illustrates how patients value the services of oncology patient navigators.
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