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Colon capsule endoscopy system evaluated in multicenter study as noninvasive screening alternative

Skip to content The CRC Digest ▪ SCREENING Colon capsule endoscopy system evaluated in multicenter study as noninvasive screening alternative A prospective multicenter study at three hospitals in China assessed the CC100 colon capsule endoscopy system's diagnostic accuracy and complete visualization rates, offering a minimally invasive alternative to conventional

Colonoscopy linked to lower CRC risk in adults aged 75–85 in Korean nationwide study

Skip to content The CRC Digest ▪ SCREENING Colonoscopy linked to lower CRC risk in adults aged 75–85 in Korean nationwide study In a study of adults aged 75 to 85, two matched cohorts of 19,005 individuals each were compared: colonoscopy was associated with a reduced incidence of colorectal

Blood-based cfDNA test trial aims to reduce CRC screening disparities

Skip to content The CRC Digest ▪ SCREENING Blood-based cfDNA test trial aims to reduce CRC screening disparities A randomized trial is underway to test whether offering an FDA-approved cell-free tumor DNA blood test as an expanded screening option improves participation rates, especially among lower-income and racial/ethnic minoritized groups who

Expert Consensus Calls for Sex and Gender-Tailored CRC Screening

Skip to content The CRC Digest Expert Consensus Calls for Sex and Gender-Tailored CRC Screening An Italian consensus study from the AIOM-GISEG working group identified areas of expert agreement regarding the potential appropriateness and clinical relevance of sex and gender-tailored colorectal cancer screening strategies, noting that despite evidence of sex

Patient-Provider Relationship Quality Linked to Screening Uptake

Skip to content The CRC Digest Patient-Provider Relationship Quality Linked to Screening Uptake A national study using HINTS data from 7,732 US adults aged 45-75 found that patient-provider relationship quality may influence colorectal cancer screening uptake. (Cureus) This content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice. Always

Systematic Review Examines CRC Screening Uptake in People Living With HIV

Skip to content The CRC Digest Systematic Review Examines CRC Screening Uptake in People Living With HIV A systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on colorectal cancer screening uptake and lesion detection rates in people living with HIV, including comparisons with HIV-negative controls. (HIV Medicine) This content is informational only

Patient Navigation Boosts Colonoscopy Completion After Positive Stool Tests

Skip to content The CRC Digest ▪ SCREENING Patient Navigation Boosts Colonoscopy Completion After Positive Stool Tests A quality improvement initiative at Cleveland Clinic used patient navigators to contact adults aged 45–75 with positive stool-based tests who had not completed colonoscopy within 360 days, aiming for ≥80% completion within 6

First Nations people in Ontario experience higher colon cancer incidence at younger ages

Skip to content The CRC Digest First Nations people in Ontario experience higher colon cancer incidence at younger ages New evidence shows registered First Nations people have higher colon cancer incidence at younger ages and poorer survival after breast, cervical, and colon cancer diagnoses than other Ontario residents. (The Lancet

Single-section PMS2/MSH6 double immunohistochemistry shows promise as screening tool for mismatch repair deficiency

Skip to content The CRC Digest ◇ RESEARCH Single-section PMS2/MSH6 double immunohistochemistry shows promise as screening tool for mismatch repair deficiency A study of 794 colorectal and endometrial cancer cases evaluated whether a single-section test could accurately identify deficient mismatch repair (dMMR) status. (Human Pathology) This content is informational only

Systematic review and meta-analysis quantifies sensitivity and specificity of fecal immunochemical testing and colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening

Skip to content The CRC Digest ▪ SCREENING Systematic review and meta-analysis quantifies sensitivity and specificity of fecal immunochemical testing and colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening Researchers analyzed multiple studies to estimate the accuracy of two major screening tests in asymptomatic average-risk adults. (Preventive Medicine Reports) This content is informational only