Risk of recurrent precancerous colon polyps after removal was shaped by patient characteristics and time since polypectomy as ...

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Olympus today announced published findings supporting the use of its Caddie device for real-time polyp detection during colonoscopy.

Fluid flow analysis reveals that both swimming and sessile ciliates achieve competitive nutrient uptake, resolving the ...

Background: Serrated lesions are the precursors of up to one-third of colorectal cancer (CRC) cases and share molecular and epidemiological features with interval CRC. Previous studies have reported ...

The study’s findings track with recent research on the alarming rise of the cancer in younger adults. By Alice Callahan About 15 years ago, Dr. Andrew T. Chan, a gastroenterologist at Mass General ...

Using linked color imaging during colonoscopy is more effective than traditional procedures at identifying growths that can turn into cancer. Both linked color imaging and traditional colonoscopies ...

Background Prophylactic clip closure after endoscopic mucosal resection reduces delayed bleeding in large and proximal colon lesions; however, evidence regarding its effectiveness in colorectal ...

Describes the nature of a clinical study. Types include: Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results. Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new ...

Jellyfish are among the oldest animals on Earth, found in all the world's oceans and serve as valuable model systems for biological research. Microbiologists at Kiel University (CAU) have now shown ...

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

A team of Norwegian researchers, through international collaboration, found that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) during colonoscopy increased the detection of polyps by about 8%, but the risk ...