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CT colonography tops colonoscopy for mapping colon cancer segmentationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CT colonography can pinpoint cancerous colorectal segments more accurately than colonoscopy, according to Italian investigators. They say virtual, not optical, colonoscopy should be the gold standard for the preoperative staging of colorectal cancer. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - November 21, 2009 Category: Radiology Source Type: info

CT Colonography With Decreased Purgation: Balancing Preparation, Performance, and Patient AcceptanceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION. The nine studies reviewed showed moderate-to-good performance for decreased-purgation CTC; however, data are limited, and study design and data presentation are inconsistent. Further study of decreased-purgation CTC and standardization of terminology are needed. (Source: American Journal of Roentgenology)
Source: American Journal of Roentgenology - November 20, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Mahgerefteh, S., Fraifeld, S., Blachar, A., Sosna, J. Tags: Gastrointestinal Imaging Source Type: journals

Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome: clinical and genetic studies of 10 French familiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions We report here the largest series to date of French patients with BHDS. We noted a high prevalence of thyroid nodules and renal cysts. However, the lack of a control group does not allow assessment of whether or not such association with BHDS is fortuitous. (Source: British Journal of Dermatology)
Source: British Journal of Dermatology - November 20, 2009 Category: Dermatology Authors: N. Kluger, S. Giraud, I. Coupier, M.-F. Avril, O. Dereure, B. Guillot, S. Richard, D. Bessis Source Type: journals

Peutz-Jeghers syndrome: diagnostic and therapeutic approach.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is an inherited, autosomal dominant disorder distinguished by hamartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract and pigmented mucocutaneous lesions. Prevalence of PJS is estimated from 1 in 8300 to 1 in 280,000 individuals. PJS predisposes sufferers to various malignancies (gastrointestinal, pancreatic, lung, breast, uterine, ovarian and testicular tumors). Bleeding, obstruction and intussusception are common complications in patients with PJS. Double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) allows examination and treatment of the small bowel. Polypectomy using DBE may obviate the need for repeated urgen...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Kopacova M, Tacheci I, Rejchrt S, Bures J Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Asian perspectives in the management of inflammatory bowel disease: Findings from a recent surveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Clinical practice with regards to IBD diagnosis and management varies within Asia.5-ASA is the preferred treatment and maintenance therapy for mild-to-moderate IBD. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Joseph JY Sung, Michael A Kamm, Philippe Marteau Source Type: journals

Laparoscopic correction of enterocele associated to stapled transanal rectal resection for obstructed defecation syndromeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion The combination of STARR and laparoscopy provides a safe and effective method to treat ODS caused by rectal internal prolapse and/or rectocele combined with enterocele. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00384-009-0840-xAuthors Alfonso Carriero, Pelvic Floor Center Montecchio Emilia ItalyMarcello Picchio, Civil Hospital “A. Fiorini” Department of Surgery Via Firenze s.n.c 04019 Terracina ItalyJacopo Martellucci, Pelvic Floor Center Montecchio Emilia ItalyPasquale Talento, Pelvic Floor Center Montecchio Emilia ItalyDomenico Palimento, Civil Hospital “S. Pa...
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - November 18, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: International Journal of Colorectal Disease Source Type: journals

Rise and shine: It's colonoscopy timeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
There are probably better ways to start the day, but a new study suggests that early morning is an ideal time to schedule a colonoscopy. Physicians detected 20 percent more polyps during the first procedures of the day than they did during procedures... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - November 18, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Rise & shine: It's colonoscopy time!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
There are probably better ways to start the day, but a new study suggests that early morning is an ideal time to schedule a colonoscopy. Physicians detected 20 percent more polyps during the first procedures of the day than they did during procedures... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - November 18, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Optical Techniques Accurately Identify Precancerous PolypsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
During routine colonoscopy, optical diagnosis may be as reliable and more cost-effective for correctly diagnosing small colorectal polyps than conventional histopathology, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in The Lancet Oncology. (Source: Modern Medicine)
Source: Modern Medicine - November 16, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: info

Is endoscopic closure with clips effective for both diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy-associated bowel perforation?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Conservative management by immediate endoscopic closure with clips can be effective for the treatment of colonic perforations detected during colonoscopy. Conservative management also may be tried cautiously for stable patients who have radiologically proven colonoscopy-associated perforations without endoscopic evidence. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00464-009-0746-2Authors Dong-Hoon Yang, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine 388-1, Pungnap-2dong, Songpa-gu Seoul 138-736 KoreaJeong-Sik Byeon, University of Ulsan College of...
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 14, 2009 Category: Surgery Tags: Surgical Endoscopy Source Type: journals

Vital Signs: Screening: One More Reason to Get Up EarlyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The new study looked at the results from colonoscopies performed on 477 patients at the West Los Angeles Veterans Medical Center in 2006 and 2007. (Source: NYT > Health)
Source: NYT > Health - November 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By RONI CARYN RABIN Tags: colonoscopy Medicine and Health Source Type: news

Validation of Fujinon intelligent chromoendoscopy with high definition endoscopes in colonoscopy.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: FICE-filter 4 with magnification improves the image quality of the colonic vascular patterns obtained with WLE. PMID: 19908333 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 13, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Parra-Blanco A, Jiménez A, Rembacken B, González N, Nicolás-Pérez D, Gimeno-García AZ, Carrillo-Palau M, Matsuda T, Quintero E Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Postoperative Management of Crohn DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Crohn disease often recurs after surgical resection. Despite extensive research in the prevention of postoperative Crohn disease, optimal management strategies have yet to be defined. Risk of disease recurrence needs to be carefully balanced against potential risks associated with treatment. Patients with low risk of postoperative recurrence may not require medication, whereas those at moderate risk may benefit from antibiotics or immunomodulators. Those at highest risk of recurrence may benefit from biologic therapy for maintenance of surgical remission. Postoperative colonoscopy within 1 year of resective surgery is impo...
Source: Gastroenterology Clinics of North America - November 13, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Su Min Cho, Sung W. Cho, Miguel Regueiro Source Type: journals

Testing the construct validity of the Simbionix GI Mentor II virtual reality colonoscopy simulator metrics: module mattersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion The GI Mentor II metrics differentiated novice colonoscopists from those with more clinical experience, but primarily when used to evaluate the more complex scenarios. In setting performance benchmarks, the case scenario must be taken into account. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00464-009-0726-6Authors Raad Fayez, McGill University Health Centre, McGill University Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation Montreal Quebec CanadaLiane S. Feldman, McGill University Health Centre, McGill University Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery...
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - November 13, 2009 Category: Surgery Tags: Surgical Endoscopy Source Type: journals

The Completion Rate of Colonoscopy in Normal Daily Practice: Factors Associated with FailureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Digestion 2009;80:267-270 (DOI:10.1159/000236030) (Source: Digestion)
Source: Digestion - November 12, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: journals

Evaluation of Subepithelial Abnormalities of the Appendix by Endoscopic UltrasoundEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions. EUS evaluation of the appendix is feasible with standard miniprobe devices and may assist in the selection of patients who may benefit from surgical management. (Source: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy)
Source: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy - November 12, 2009 Category: Surgery Source Type: journals

Optical Diagnosis of Colon Polyps Deemed Feasible (CME/CE)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Optical diagnosis of small colorectal polyps with colonoscopy offers acceptable accuracy as an alterative to histopathologic analysis, according to data from a British study. (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - November 12, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Colonoscopy: New Optical Techniques Are More Efficient And Cost EffectiveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An article published Online First and in The Lancet Oncology reports that optical diagnosis is a reliable method of correctly diagnosing small colorectal polyps during routine colonoscopy. This approach could be a more efficient and cost effective alternative to conventional histopathology. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 12, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Colorectal Cancer Source Type: news

Colonoscopy: New Optical Techniques Are More Efficient And Cost EffectiveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An article published Online First and in The Lancet Oncology reports that optical diagnosis is a reliable method of correctly diagnosing small colorectal polyps during routine colonoscopy. This approach could be a more efficient and cost effective alternative to conventional histopathology. Therefore, optical diagnosis could replace formal histopathology for the diagnosis and management of most small polyps in routine clinical practice. (Source: Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today)
Source: Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today - November 12, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Colorectal Cancer Source Type: news

Morning Colonoscopies Found to Yield More PolypsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The number of polyps detected by colonoscopy declines as the day progresses, indicating that those conducting endoscopies may be at their most adept at the start of the day, according to a study in the November issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. (Source: Modern Medicine)
Source: Modern Medicine - November 12, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: info

Labeled versus Unlabeled Discrete Choice Experiments in Health Economics: An Application to Colorectal Cancer ScreeningEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This study provides important insights in the feasibility and difference in results from labeled and unlabeled DCEs. The inclusion of labels appeared to play a significant role in individual choices but reduced the attention respondents give to the attributes. As a result, unlabeled DCEs may be more suitable to investigate trade-offs between attributes and for respondents who do not have familiarity with the alternative labels, whereas labeled DCEs may be more suitable to explain real-life choices such as uptake of cancer screening. (Source: Value in Health)
Source: Value in Health - November 12, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Esther W. de Bekker-Grob, Lieke Hol, Bas Donkers, Leonie van Dam, J Dik F. Habbema, Monique E. van Leerdam, Ernst J. Kuipers, Marie-Louise Essink-Bot, Ewout W. Steyerberg Source Type: journals

Reconsider screenings for breast and prostate cancer, experts sayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(NaturalNews) According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, affecting over 200,000 women in the U.S. each year and killing more than 40,000. For American men, cancer of the prostate is the type of malignancy that strikes with the greatest frequency.The ACS says an estimated 192,280 men will be diagnosed with the disease in 2009 and around 27,360 men will die from it. Based on the assumption that finding breast and prostate cancers in the earliest stages will make them easier to cure and slash mortality rates, for over twenty years the U.S. medical establishment has pushed...
Source: NaturalNews.com - November 11, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

2010 ASN AbstractsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: VBD can enlarge to significant dimensions, producing compressive symptoms in the brainstem, as well as thrombosis and ischemic strokes. SACE of the dolichoectasia can be effective for the vessel reconstruction, to prevent progression of the dilatation, and other potential clinical events. 3. Three Case Reports of Multiple Carotid and/or Vertebral Artery Dissections in Female Mei Lu, Heather Gornik, Esteban Cheng Ching, Vikram Kashyap, Rishi Gupta Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States Introduction: Multiple carotid and/or vertebral artery dissections are rare. However, patients with mul...
Source: Journal of Neuroimaging - November 11, 2009 Category: Radiology Source Type: journals

Five-Year Risk of Colorectal Neoplasia after Negative Screening ColonoscopyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
. In the References (page 1224), reference 24 should have read: "Brenner H, Hoffmeister M, Stegmaier C, Brenner G, Altenhofen L, ... (Source: New England Journal of Medicine)
Source: New England Journal of Medicine - November 11, 2009 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: CORRECTIONS Source Type: journals

Best Evidence Review: Sigmoidoscopy May Be Effective but Raises Serious QuestionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy vs colonoscopy: Which do clinicians recommend and are these decisions evidence based and cost-effective? Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 10, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Colon Cancer Screening More Effective Earlier In Day, Study FindsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The effectiveness of a screening colonoscopy may depend on the time of day it is performed. According to a new study, early-morning colonoscopies yielded more polyps per patient than later screenings, and fewer polyps were found hour by hour as the day progressed. The findings point to the need for more research in this area to possibly improve outcomes for colonoscopy procedures. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - November 10, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: news

Delaware mandates all payors cover virtual colonoscopiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Beginning Dec. 1, all health insurance policies in the state of Delaware must include CT colonography as an approved procedure for colorectal cancer screening. (Source: Health Imaging News)
Source: Health Imaging News - November 9, 2009 Category: Radiology Tags: Latest News Source Type: news

EUS for Staging of Rectal CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 72 year-old man is found to have a rectal adenocarcinoma on screening colonoscopy. CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis is performed and shows evidence of rectal wall thickening without associated lymphadenopathy. Subsequent PET scan shows increased activity in the rectum only. Staging pull-through EUS examination is then performed. Radial imaging at 7.5 MHz shows clear identification of the bladder. Upon pull-through with the EUS scope, the rectal wall is identified showing the muscularis propria and a thickened submucosal space suggesting tumor involvement. The tumor appears to extend through the muscularis propria, shown...
Source: The Digital Atlas of Video Education - Gastroenterology - November 9, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jonathan M Buscaglia, MD, Instructor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medical Center Source Type: info

VC screening maintains performance in Medicare populationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Screening with virtual colonoscopy is as useful for older individuals as it (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 9, 2009 Category: Radiology Source Type: info

Virtual colonoscopy in stenosing colorectal cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: In patients with stenosing colonic lesions, CTC allows to assess the entire colon pre-operatively avoiding the need of an intraoperative colonoscopy More synchronous lesions are detected and treated at the time of the elective surgery for the stenosing cancer avoiding further surgery later on. (Source: Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research)
Source: Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research - November 9, 2009 Category: Surgery Authors: Marco CoccettaCarla MigliaccioFrancesco La MuraEriberto FarinellaIoanna GalanouPamela Del MonacoAlessandro SpizzirriVincenzo NapolitanoAlessandro SpizzirriDiego MilaniRoberto CirocchiFrancesco Sciannameo Source Type: journals

Surveillance after Curative Resection of Colorectal CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery 2009; 22: 242-250DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1242464ABSTRACTSurgical resection is the primary treatment modality for patients with localized colorectal cancer, but unfortunately one-third to one-half of these patients will develop a recurrence. If detected early, recurrent disease may be amenable to surgical resection and this provides the rationale for a follow-up strategy in patients with resected colorectal cancer. Despite eight published randomized controlled trials and six published systematic reviews evaluating different follow-up strategies, there is still no consensus as to the appropria...
Source: Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery - November 7, 2009 Category: Surgery Source Type: journals

Adenoma Detection Not Better With High-Definition ChromocolonoscopyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
SAN DIEGO (EGMN) - High-definition chromocolonoscopy did not significantly increase detection of adenomas, compared with high-definition white light colonoscopy, in a randomized, multicenter study of 660... (Source: OncologySTAT Latest News)
Source: OncologySTAT Latest News - November 7, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

CO(2) insufflation for potentially difficult colonoscopies: efficacy when used by less experienced colonoscopists.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: CO(2) insufflation reduced patient pain after colonoscopy in potentially difficult cases when performed by LECs. PMID: 19891018 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 7, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Uraoka T, Kato J, Kuriyama M, Hori K, Ishikawa S, Harada K, Takemoto K, Hiraoka S, Fujita H, Horii J, Saito Y, Yamamoto K Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Costs and Cost Effectiveness of a Health Care Provider-Directed Intervention to Promote Colorectal Cancer Screening [Gastrointestinal Cancer]Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion A comprehensive, multicomponent academic detailing intervention conducted in small practices in metropolitan New York was clinically effective in improving CRC screening rates, but was not cost effective. (Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology - November 6, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Shankaran, Luu, Nonzee, Richey, McKoy, Graff Zivin, Ashford, Lantigua, Frucht, Scoppettone, Bennett, Sheinfeld Gorin Tags: Diagnosis & Staging, Cost Effectiveness, Cost of Cancer Care Gastrointestinal Cancer Source Type: journals

Development of colorectal advanced neoplasia/adenomas in the long-term follow-up of patients submitted to colonoscopy with polipectomyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONTEXTO: A colonoscopia e a polipectomia diminuem a incidência do câncer colorretal, assim como a mortalidade dele decorrente. O intervalo efetivo entre os exames de seguimento é determinado por características clínicas e achados endoscópicos considerados como preditivos para o desenvolvimento de lesões neoplásicas colônicas avançadas. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar a taxa de surgimento de lesões neoplásicas avançadas em pacientes submetidos a colonoscopias de seguimento em serviço de referência. MÉTODOS: Foram incluídos 392 pacientes submetidos a dois ou mais exames colonoscópicos completos entre 1995 e 2005, const...
Source: Arquivos de Gastroenterologia - November 6, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: journals

Colonoscopic findings in asymptomatic peopleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONTEXTO: O câncer colorretal é causa de morte frequente e sua prevenção deve fazer parte dos programas de rastreamento em indivíduos assintomáticos. OBJETIVO: Avaliar os achados colonoscópicos de pessoas assintomáticas submetidas a colonoscopia. MÉTODO: Foram estudados 153 pessoas assintomáticas submetidas a colonoscopia. Sexo, idade, história pregressa e familiar, tabagismo e etilismo foram avaliados. Indivíduos com hematoquesia macro ou microscópica e os com doença colorretal foram excluídos. Preparo intestinal, presença de pólipos, angioectasias, doença diverticular, processo inflamatório e neoplasia...
Source: Arquivos de Gastroenterologia - November 6, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: journals

Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More PolypsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Study suggests differences in patient preparation and doctor fatigue play a role (Source: Forbes.com Health News)
Source: Forbes.com Health News - November 6, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More PolypsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Study suggests differences in patient preparation and doctor fatigue play a role Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Colonic Polyps, Colonoscopy (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - November 6, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: consumer

Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More PolypsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Title: Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More PolypsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/6/2009 8:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/6/2009 (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - November 6, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: consumer

Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More PolypsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Title: Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More PolypsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/6/2009 8:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/6/2009 (Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General)
Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General - November 6, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: consumer

Longitudinal Assessment of Colonic Tumor Fate in Mice by Computed Tomography and Optical ColonoscopyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: mCTC and OC can be used to determine the spontaneous fates of colonic tumors in mice and to document their individual responses to treatment. The ability to follow individually annotated colonic tumors reduces the number of mice needed for testing. (Source: Academic Radiology)
Source: Academic Radiology - November 5, 2009 Category: Radiology Authors: Benjamin Y. Durkee, Kazuhiko Shinki, Michael A. Newton, Caitlin E. Iverson, Jamey P. Weichert, William F. Dove, Richard B. Halberg Tags: Original Investigations Source Type: journals

UCLA Study Finds Colon Cancer Screening More Effective Earlier In DayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The effectiveness of a screening colonoscopy may depend on the time of day it is performed. According to a new UCLA study, early-morning colonoscopies yielded more polyps per patient than later screenings, and fewer polyps were found hour by hour as the day progressed. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 5, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Colorectal Cancer Source Type: news

Effect of compound Sophorae Flavescentis Jiechangrong capsule on expression of NF-κB p65 and STAT6 in the intestinal mucosa of patients with ulcerative colitisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract The effects of compound Sophorae Flavescentis Jiechangrong capsule (CSFJC) on the expression of nuclear factor-κB p65 (NF-κB p65) and signal transducer and activator of transcription 6 (STAT6) in the intestinal mucosa of patients with ulcerative colitis and the possible mechanism were investigated. Eighteen patients with ulcerative colitis were randomly divided into a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) group (n = 11) treated by CSFJC and a western medicine (WM) group (n = 7) treated by Sulfasalazine tablets. The treatment duration lasted eight weeks. Before and after the treatment, the symptoms an...
Source: Frontiers of Medicine in China - November 5, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Frontiers of Medicine in China Source Type: journals

CT colonography with limited bowel preparation for the detection of colorectal neoplasia in an FOBT positive screening populationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion CTC with limited bowel preparation performed in an FOBT positive screening population has high diagnostic accuracy for the detection of adenomas and carcinomas and a sensitivity similar to that of colonoscopy for relevant lesions. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00261-009-9586-8Authors Marjolein H. Liedenbaum, University of Amsterdam Department of Radiology, Academic Medical Center G1-226, Meibergdreef 9 1105 AZ Amsterdam NetherlandsAyso H. de Vries, University of Amsterdam Department of Radiology, Academic Medical Center G1-226, Meibergdreef 9 1105 AZ Amsterdam NetherlandsAnne F. v...
Source: Abdominal Imaging - November 4, 2009 Category: Radiology Tags: Abdominal Imaging Source Type: journals

NCCN Updates Colorectal Screening Guidelines To Include Additional Primary Screening ModalityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although colonoscopy remains the preferred colorectal cancer screening method, the recently updated NCCN Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Screening have added annual immunohistochemical stool testing with or without a flexible sigmoidoscopy every five years as an alternate screening option for average risk individuals. Additional updates include guidelines for individuals with three rare syndromes putting them at greater risk for developing the disease. (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer - November 4, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

NCCN Updates Colorectal Screening Guidelines to Include Additional Primary Screening ModalityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although colonoscopy remains the preferred colorectal cancer screening method, the recently updated NCCN Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Screening have added annual immunohistochemical stool testing with or without a flexible sigmoidoscopy every five years as an alternate screening option for average risk individuals. Additional updates include guidelines for individuals with three rare syndromes putting them at greater risk for developing the disease. November 2, 2009 FORT WASHINGTON, PA... (Source: National Comprehensive Cancer Network)
Source: National Comprehensive Cancer Network - November 4, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: organizations

Cancer screening practices among racially and ethnically diverse breast cancer survivors: results from the 2001 and 2003 California Health Interview SurveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Even though BCS generally had higher cancer screening rates than women without a cancer history, racial/ethnic differences exist among the type of test received. Narrowing these differences is essential to lessen disparities. Implications for cancer survivors The need for screening guidelines for BCS remains a high priority. Survivors would benefit from the frequency of screening for all cancers post-treatment. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11764-009-0102-5Authors Erica S. Breslau, National Cancer Institute Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Contro...
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - November 3, 2009 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Journal of Cancer Survivorship Source Type: journals

Colon cancer screening more effective earlier in day, UCLA study findsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(University of California - Los Angeles) The effectiveness of a screening colonoscopy may depend on the time of day it is performed. According to a new UCLA study, early-morning colonoscopies yielded more polyps per patient than later screenings, and fewer polyps were found hour by hour as the day progressed. The findings point to the need for more research in this area to possibly improve outcomes for colonoscopy procedures. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 3, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Angiomyolipoma of the colon: Report of a caseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Angiomyolipomas are benign mesenchymal tumors mostly arising from the kidney. Angiomyolipoma of the colon is extremely rare. Here we report the findings of a 51-year-old man who presented with a submucosal tumor covered with normal mucosa and hemorrhage in the descending colon. He underwent a partial resection of the descending colon. A histopathological examination showed that the tumor of 5.7 cm in diameter included smooth muscle (spindle cell type), mature adipose tissue, and vessels, and therefore a diagnosis of angiomyolipoma was made. A submucosal type of angiomyolipoma of the colon is extreme...
Source: Surgery Today - November 2, 2009 Category: Surgery Tags: Surgery Today Source Type: journals