News tagged with intestinal polyps
UNC physician authors editorial on cost-effectiveness study for colon cancer screening
A UNC physician authored an editorial in the July 27 online issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) commenting on results of an analysis of the cost effectiveness of colonoscopy versus computed tomographic c ...
Jul 27, 2010 |
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New study finds strong association between smoking and flat precancerous polyps
According to a new study, smoking was found to have a strong association with the presence of flat adenomas (precancerous polyps) in the colon and may explain the earlier onset of colorectal cancer in smokers, as well as ...
Jun 10, 2010 |
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Can Celebrex prevent cancer-causing colon polyps?
Rush University Medical Center is testing whether celecoxib, known by its brand name Celebrex, can help prevent the growth of precancerous polyps that form in the colon, rectum and small intestine of children with an inheritable ...
May 13, 2010 |
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How to increase colonoscopy attendance?
In view of low attendance rate for colonoscopy screening for colorectal cancer (CRC), it is necessary to establish effective intervention methods to increase colonoscopy compliance. Many studies have reported that subjective ...
Aug 26, 2009 |
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