Search results for "Colonoscopy"
Primary care has growing role in colorectal cancer follow-up
Increased attention to transitioning colorectal cancer patients who have completed their treatment back into the care of their primary care clinicians is increasingly important in the face of a shortage in the oncology workforce.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/oncology.htm
1 Mar 2016
Fecal transplants for recurrent C. diff may resolve symptoms with few adverse events
Low-strength evidence shows fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) effectively treats recurrent Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs), with few short-term adverse events, a review found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/05/12/6.htm
12 May 2015
Gait speed associated with survival in older adults
Colonoscopy effectively screens for both left- and right-sided colorectal cancer, study finds
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/01/11/4.htm
11 Jan 2011
Risk index for colorectal cancer may improve screening value, study finds
It may be possible to effectively screen those at very low or low risk with strategies other than colonoscopy, such as sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, annual fecal immunochemical testing, both strategies combined, or another less invasive strategy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/11/1.htm
11 Aug 2015
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluating a 1-year history of loose stools
A 67-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of loose stools. She reports approximately four episodes per day without abdominal pain. She has not had nausea, vomiting, weight loss, bright red blood per rectum, or melena. After a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/14/3.htm
14 Jul 2015
Task Force updates recommendations for colorectal cancer screening
Several different methods can accurately detect early-stage colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps, but sensitivity of any test used over time is more important in an ongoing screening program, the Task Force noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/06/21/1.htm
21 Jun 2016
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up of ulcerative colitis
A 38-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 10 years ago and is currently asymptomatic. His last colonoscopy, performed at the time of diagnosis, showed mildly active extensive colitis extending to the hepatic flexure. Physical and abdominal examinations are normal. What is the most appropriate colonoscopy interval for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/08/3.htm
8 Jan 2013
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/01/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jan 2020
Colorectal cancer screening may be cost-effective beyond age 75 in previously unscreened patients, modeling study suggests
Colorectal cancer screening (colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or fecal immunohistochemical testing) may be cost-effective for patients older than 75 who have never been previously screened, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/03/1.htm
3 Jun 2014
Home stool test will detect most colorectal cancers
Fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) have high accuracy, high specificity and moderately high sensitivity and can detect about 4 out of 5 colorectal cancers, according to an evidence review.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/04/2.htm
4 Feb 2014