Examining the proximal colon for 3 minutes or longer during screening colonoscopy may improve detection of flat adenomas.
Colon cancer is common and it's preventable. Early detection saves lives. Have you been putting your colonoscopy off?
Have you had your colonoscopy? If you’re 45 or older, you’ve probably heard this question from someone you know – a doctor, a family member or a health-conscious friend. More ...
Foods that may help lower your risk of colorectal cancer include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and fish. Eating a Mediterranean diet may have a protective effect.
This month’s death of “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek, 48, has put a fresh spotlight on colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early—and FIT tests make screening easier than ever with a simple at‑home ...
Much of the GI community has anchored its view of AI to adenoma detection rates, but Neil Parikh, MD, a gastroenterologist with Farmington-based Connecticut GI, says the bigger disruption will come ...
An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age, including those as young as 20. Actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal ...
Abstract: Detecting polyps poses a significant challenge for the automated study of endoscopic images in computer-assisted clinical support systems.Our proposed deep learning approach, COP-Detect, ...
Colonoscopies are a regular part of routine care for people with Crohn’s disease. Use these tips to make colonoscopy prep easier.
After James Van Der Beek's death, doctors say not enough younger adults are getting tested for colon cancer, even though ...
Metabolic syndrome and its components, including obesity and hypertension, significantly increase the risk for precancerous polyp recurrence.