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Multivariable Model Outperforms Guideline-Based Model for Predicting CRC
05/14/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
A multivariable prediction model was tested against a guideline-based model for classifying patients as low- or high-risk for colorectal cancer based solely on polyp characteristics.
A multivariable prediction model was tested against a guideline-based model for classifying patients as low- or high-risk for colorectal cancer based solely on polyp characteristics.
A multivariable prediction model...
05/14/2024
Gastroenterology
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CRC Rate Rising Among Younger Americans
05/14/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
While the highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer remains among adults 40-44, escalation rates of CRC are highest among children, teens, and young adults.
While the highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer remains among adults 40-44, escalation rates of CRC are highest among children, teens, and young adults.
While the highest incidence rate...
05/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
H. Pylori Infection Studied for Association With Colorectal Cancer
03/12/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter...
03/12/2024
Gastroenterology
News
GLP-1 Treatment Associated With Lower CRC Risk
02/27/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
Patients treated for type 2 diabetes with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, researchers found.
Patients treated for type 2 diabetes with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, researchers found.
Patients treated for type 2...
02/27/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Prognosis of CD-Associated Anorectal Cancer Studied
02/12/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Investigators examined the prognosis and clinicopathological features of Crohn’s disease-associated colorectal cancer (CRC) compared with sporadic CRC.
Investigators examined the prognosis and clinicopathological features of Crohn’s disease-associated colorectal cancer (CRC) compared with sporadic CRC.
Investigators examined the...
02/12/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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After Unsuccessful FIT, Most Patients Fail to Test Again
01/15/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Automated systems for could improve testing success among patients with initial failed fecal immunochemical test, authors note.
Automated systems for could improve testing success among patients with initial failed fecal immunochemical test, authors note.
Automated systems for could...
01/15/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Appropriate CRC Screening for Older Adults Enhanced By Personalized Information
12/28/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers investigated whether providing older adults with detailed information on colorectal cancer screening yielded greater benefit.
Researchers investigated whether providing older adults with detailed information on colorectal cancer screening yielded greater benefit.
Researchers investigated whether...
12/28/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
William Oelsner, MD, on the Role of Food Environment on Colorectal Cancer
12/09/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Dr William Oelsner explained the association of poor food environment and early onset colorectal cancer mortality in his award-winning oral paper presentation.
Dr William Oelsner explained the association of poor food environment and early onset colorectal cancer mortality in his award-winning oral paper presentation.
Dr William Oelsner explained the...
12/09/2023
Gastroenterology
Aasma Shaukat
Conference Coverage
45 is the New 50: Aasma Shaukat, MD, on Meeting Demands for CRC Screening
10/22/2023
Dr Shaukat recaps her presentation on the increasing numbers of patients who will need screening colonoscopy now that the beginning age for colorectal screening has been lowered to 45 from 50, and methods that gastroenterology can take as a...
Dr Shaukat recaps her presentation on the increasing numbers of patients who will need screening colonoscopy now that the beginning age for colorectal screening has been lowered to 45 from 50, and methods that gastroenterology can take as a...
Dr Shaukat recaps her...
10/22/2023
Gastroenterology
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Just 1 in 4 CRC Treatment Guidelines Mention Shared Decision Making
10/12/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Recommendations require “urgent improvement” to ensure patient involvement
Recommendations require “urgent improvement” to ensure patient involvement
Recommendations require “urgent...
10/12/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Nonadherence to Referral Colonoscopy Linked With Higher Risk of Dying from CRC
09/28/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Patients who failed to have a colonoscopy after a positive fecal immunochemical test had more than twice the 5-year mortality rate from colorectal cancer than those who underwent scoping, investigators found.
Patients who failed to have a colonoscopy after a positive fecal immunochemical test had more than twice the 5-year mortality rate from colorectal cancer than those who underwent scoping, investigators found.
Patients who failed to have a...
09/28/2023
Gastroenterology

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Multivariable Model Outperforms Guideline-Based Model for Predicting CRC
05/14/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
A multivariable prediction model was tested against a guideline-based model for classifying patients as low- or high-risk for colorectal cancer based solely on polyp characteristics.
A multivariable prediction model was tested against a guideline-based model for classifying patients as low- or high-risk for colorectal cancer based solely on polyp characteristics.
A multivariable prediction model...
05/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
CRC Rate Rising Among Younger Americans
05/14/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
While the highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer remains among adults 40-44, escalation rates of CRC are highest among children, teens, and young adults.
While the highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer remains among adults 40-44, escalation rates of CRC are highest among children, teens, and young adults.
While the highest incidence rate...
05/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
H. Pylori Infection Studied for Association With Colorectal Cancer
03/12/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter...
03/12/2024
Gastroenterology
News
GLP-1 Treatment Associated With Lower CRC Risk
02/27/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
Patients treated for type 2 diabetes with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, researchers found.
Patients treated for type 2 diabetes with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, researchers found.
Patients treated for type 2...
02/27/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Prognosis of CD-Associated Anorectal Cancer Studied
02/12/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Investigators examined the prognosis and clinicopathological features of Crohn’s disease-associated colorectal cancer (CRC) compared with sporadic CRC.
Investigators examined the prognosis and clinicopathological features of Crohn’s disease-associated colorectal cancer (CRC) compared with sporadic CRC.
Investigators examined the...
02/12/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
After Unsuccessful FIT, Most Patients Fail to Test Again
01/15/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Automated systems for could improve testing success among patients with initial failed fecal immunochemical test, authors note.
Automated systems for could improve testing success among patients with initial failed fecal immunochemical test, authors note.
Automated systems for could...
01/15/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Appropriate CRC Screening for Older Adults Enhanced By Personalized Information
12/28/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers investigated whether providing older adults with detailed information on colorectal cancer screening yielded greater benefit.
Researchers investigated whether providing older adults with detailed information on colorectal cancer screening yielded greater benefit.
Researchers investigated whether...
12/28/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
William Oelsner, MD, on the Role of Food Environment on Colorectal Cancer
12/09/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Dr William Oelsner explained the association of poor food environment and early onset colorectal cancer mortality in his award-winning oral paper presentation.
Dr William Oelsner explained the association of poor food environment and early onset colorectal cancer mortality in his award-winning oral paper presentation.
Dr William Oelsner explained the...
12/09/2023
Gastroenterology
patient and doc
News
Just 1 in 4 CRC Treatment Guidelines Mention Shared Decision Making
10/12/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Recommendations require “urgent improvement” to ensure patient involvement
Recommendations require “urgent improvement” to ensure patient involvement
Recommendations require “urgent...
10/12/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Nonadherence to Referral Colonoscopy Linked With Higher Risk of Dying from CRC
09/28/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Patients who failed to have a colonoscopy after a positive fecal immunochemical test had more than twice the 5-year mortality rate from colorectal cancer than those who underwent scoping, investigators found.
Patients who failed to have a colonoscopy after a positive fecal immunochemical test had more than twice the 5-year mortality rate from colorectal cancer than those who underwent scoping, investigators found.
Patients who failed to have a...
09/28/2023
Gastroenterology

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Quiz: Considerations for Colorectal Screening for Older Patients
07/27/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
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

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
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
friends+social+group
Quiz
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
Wine
Poll
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
colonoscopy shot
Quiz
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
Stethoscope
Poll
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
Pills
Quiz
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
doc in mask
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
Task Force Recommendations on Malignant Colorectal Polyps
Quiz
Task Force Recommendations on Malignant Colorectal Polyps
11/05/2020
To help endoscopists identify features of polyps that can predict the presence of cancer, the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer has issued recommendations to clarify when surgery may be advisable after endoscopic resection of a...
To help endoscopists identify features of polyps that can predict the presence of cancer, the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer has issued recommendations to clarify when surgery may be advisable after endoscopic resection of a...
To help endoscopists identify...
11/05/2020
Gastroenterology

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Multivariable Model Outperforms Guideline-Based Model for Predicting CRC
05/14/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
A multivariable prediction model was tested against a guideline-based model for classifying patients as low- or high-risk for colorectal cancer based solely on polyp characteristics.
A multivariable prediction model was tested against a guideline-based model for classifying patients as low- or high-risk for colorectal cancer based solely on polyp characteristics.
A multivariable prediction model...
05/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
CRC Rate Rising Among Younger Americans
05/14/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
While the highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer remains among adults 40-44, escalation rates of CRC are highest among children, teens, and young adults.
While the highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer remains among adults 40-44, escalation rates of CRC are highest among children, teens, and young adults.
While the highest incidence rate...
05/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
H. Pylori Infection Studied for Association With Colorectal Cancer
03/12/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter...
03/12/2024
Gastroenterology
News
GLP-1 Treatment Associated With Lower CRC Risk
02/27/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
Patients treated for type 2 diabetes with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, researchers found.
Patients treated for type 2 diabetes with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, researchers found.
Patients treated for type 2...
02/27/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Prognosis of CD-Associated Anorectal Cancer Studied
02/12/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Investigators examined the prognosis and clinicopathological features of Crohn’s disease-associated colorectal cancer (CRC) compared with sporadic CRC.
Investigators examined the prognosis and clinicopathological features of Crohn’s disease-associated colorectal cancer (CRC) compared with sporadic CRC.
Investigators examined the...
02/12/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
After Unsuccessful FIT, Most Patients Fail to Test Again
01/15/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Automated systems for could improve testing success among patients with initial failed fecal immunochemical test, authors note.
Automated systems for could improve testing success among patients with initial failed fecal immunochemical test, authors note.
Automated systems for could...
01/15/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Appropriate CRC Screening for Older Adults Enhanced By Personalized Information
12/28/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Researchers investigated whether providing older adults with detailed information on colorectal cancer screening yielded greater benefit.
Researchers investigated whether providing older adults with detailed information on colorectal cancer screening yielded greater benefit.
Researchers investigated whether...
12/28/2023
Gastroenterology
patient and doc
News
Just 1 in 4 CRC Treatment Guidelines Mention Shared Decision Making
10/12/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Recommendations require “urgent improvement” to ensure patient involvement
Recommendations require “urgent improvement” to ensure patient involvement
Recommendations require “urgent...
10/12/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Nonadherence to Referral Colonoscopy Linked With Higher Risk of Dying from CRC
09/28/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Patients who failed to have a colonoscopy after a positive fecal immunochemical test had more than twice the 5-year mortality rate from colorectal cancer than those who underwent scoping, investigators found.
Patients who failed to have a colonoscopy after a positive fecal immunochemical test had more than twice the 5-year mortality rate from colorectal cancer than those who underwent scoping, investigators found.
Patients who failed to have a...
09/28/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Removing Premalignant Lesions Cuts Colorectal Cancer Risk
09/14/2023

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Japanese study shows that endoscopic removal of premalignant polyps reduces the risk of colorectal cancer by up to 86%.
Japanese study shows that endoscopic removal of premalignant polyps reduces the risk of colorectal cancer by up to 86%.
Japanese study shows that...
09/14/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Multivariable Model Outperforms Guideline-Based Model for Predicting CRC
05/14/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
A multivariable prediction model was tested against a guideline-based model for classifying patients as low- or high-risk for colorectal cancer based solely on polyp characteristics.
A multivariable prediction model was tested against a guideline-based model for classifying patients as low- or high-risk for colorectal cancer based solely on polyp characteristics.
A multivariable prediction model...
05/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
CRC Rate Rising Among Younger Americans
05/14/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
While the highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer remains among adults 40-44, escalation rates of CRC are highest among children, teens, and young adults.
While the highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer remains among adults 40-44, escalation rates of CRC are highest among children, teens, and young adults.
While the highest incidence rate...
05/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
MASLD Identified as Osteoarthritis Risk Marker in US Adults
05/03/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease was consistently associated with osteoarthritis across a variety of subgroups, researchers found.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease was consistently associated with osteoarthritis across a variety of subgroups, researchers found.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated...
05/03/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Biomarker Study Finds ‘Clearcut’ Case for Early Advanced Therapy for CD
04/08/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Top-down therapy significantly outperforms step-up treatment for Crohn’s disease with fewer adverse events.
Top-down therapy significantly outperforms step-up treatment for Crohn’s disease with fewer adverse events.
Top-down therapy significantly...
04/08/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
IBS Prevalence Slightly Above 6% in Pandemic-Era US Survey
03/28/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Almost half of those surveyed had not sought medical care for their IBS symptoms during the previous year.
Almost half of those surveyed had not sought medical care for their IBS symptoms during the previous year.
Almost half of those surveyed...
03/28/2024
Gastroenterology
News
H. Pylori Infection Studied for Association With Colorectal Cancer
03/12/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter...
03/12/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Metabolic Health Does Not Protect Against Erosive Esophagitis in Adults With Obesity
03/08/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Waist circumference, higher body mass index were associated with higher risks of developing erosive esophagitis.
Waist circumference, higher body mass index were associated with higher risks of developing erosive esophagitis.
Waist circumference, higher body...
03/08/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Intrarectal Injections of BoNTA for Fecal Incontinence?
03/04/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
03/04/2024
Gastroenterology
News
GLP-1 Treatment Associated With Lower CRC Risk
02/27/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
Patients treated for type 2 diabetes with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, researchers found.
Patients treated for type 2 diabetes with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, researchers found.
Patients treated for type 2...
02/27/2024
Gastroenterology
News
1 in 5 Patients with Erosive Esophagitis Cycles Through PPIs
02/23/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Persistence with any proton pump inhibitor therapy was low among patients with erosive esophagitis, researchers found.
Persistence with any proton pump inhibitor therapy was low among patients with erosive esophagitis, researchers found.
Persistence with any proton pump...
02/23/2024
Gastroenterology

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