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841. Drs. Kristin Busch, April Ulmer & more: 3 GI physicians making headlines
Here are three gastroenterologists that made headlines this past week. Colorectal surgeon Kristin Busch, MD, joined Midland, Mich.-based MidMichigan Health's cancer care team. Pediatric gastroenterologist ...15 December 2017 -
842. Medtronic acquires GI device maker & more — 6 GI company key notes
... announced the successful completion of the DiLumen Endolumenal Interventional Platform's 100th therapeutic procedure. Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. partnered with Fight Colorectal Cancer to support ...13 December 2017 -
843. 10 most popular gastroenterology/endoscopy stories of 2017
Breaking news, rising colorectal cancer rates and the on-screen presence of Dr. Shoukath Ansari captured the attention of Becker's ASC Review gastroenterology/endoscopy readers in 2017. The following ...12 December 2017 -
844. Fujifilm partners with Fight Colorectal Cancer — 3 insights
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. partnered with Fight Colorectal Cancer to support the organization's One Million Strong movement which will bring together more than 1 million U.S.-based colorectal cancer ...07 December 2017 -
845. Grants increase CRC screening rates at federal health centers
A study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, examined the impact grant funding had on colorectal cancer screening rates at federally qualified health centers. Kara Riehman, PhD, ...04 December 2017 -
846. Preventable factors raise cancer risk in the US — 5 insights
... and alcohol intake. 5. Lung cancer had the highest incidence rate with 187,970 cases and 132,960 deaths, followed by colorectal cancer at 76,910 cases and 28,290 deaths. Researchers said, "These results, ...22 November 2017 -
847. Protein biomarkers outperform hemoglobin in CRC tests — 3 insights
A study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, sought to identify novel protein biomarkers in stool that would detect colorectal cancer and advanced adenomas at a greater rate than hemoglobin. Researchers ...21 November 2017 -
848. National Cancer Institute offering $3M for colorectal cancer screening research — 3 insights
The National Cancer Institute intends to commit $3 million in funding to advance colorectal cancer screening. NCI will give out the funds through two separate awards. Here's what you should know: ...20 November 2017 -
849. 7 things for healthcare leaders to know for Thursday — Nov. 16, 2017
... in value-based agreements, Humana released an internal study showing the results of its value-based agreements. The company's value-based agreements led to a 13 percent increase in colorectal cancer screenings ...16 November 2017 -
850. Health insurance counts for 54% of survival rate difference between black & white CRC patients: 3 insights
A study, published in Gastroenterology, examined how differences in insurance coverage, comorbidity, tumor characteristics and treatment affected colorectal cancer survival in African American and white ...15 November 2017 -
851. Colon Cancer Foundation reaches for end zone with Jets' Bilal Powell partnership
... and learn about their experiences with the disease. 3. Mr. Powell will wear custom cleats during the NFL season to pay tribute to colorectal cancer patients, including a recently deceased friend. "This ...15 November 2017 -
852. Patients with intermediate-risk adenomas can skip surveillance colonoscopies — 4 insights
... reports. London, England-based Imperial College London's Wendy Atkin, PhD, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort analysis on the effects of colonoscopy surveillance on colorectal cancer incidence. ...14 November 2017 -
853. Humana's value-based care agreements yield 13% increase in colon cancer screenings: 7 things to know
... percent increase in medication adherence 4. The company's value-based agreements led to a 13 percent increase in colorectal cancer screenings and 8 percent increase in breast cancer screenings. 5. The ...14 November 2017 -
854. Demonstrating their value — How the Digestive Health Physicians Association is fighting for independent gastroenterology
... health services. Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening DHPA is educating legislators about the necessity of eliminating a loophole inadvertently created in the Affordable Care Act ...13 November 2017 -
855. Colorectal cancer incidence rate rising in young patients — 6 insights
An article, published in AGA Perspectives, explored the increasing incidence rate of colorectal cancer in people under 50 years old. Uri Ladabaum, MD, of Stanford (Calif.) University, explained the ...13 November 2017 -
856. GI center to know: Tennessee Endoscopy Center
... also partakes in AmSurg's Stop Colon Cancer Now Initiative. The initiative unites thousands of providers nationwide to raise awareness of colorectal cancer screening. More articles on gastroenterology: ...09 November 2017 -
857. What the ACA changed about colorectal cancer — 3 study insights
A study, published in JAMA Oncology, examined how the ACA's implementation impacted colorectal cancer screening. Maxine Sun, PhD, of Boston-based Harvard Medical School, and colleagues compared age-adjusted ...07 November 2017 -
858. Dr. Noel Fajardo recognized for colorectal cancer prevention — 4 insights
... screening for colorectal cancer. 3. Dr. Fajardo earned his medical degree from Manila, Philippines-based Universty of the Philippines College of Medicine. He completed a residency at New York City-based ...07 November 2017 -
859. Three-step system eliminates colorectal cancer in mice — 4 insights
... colorectal cancer in mice. Here's what you should know: 1. Researchers achieved a 100-percent cure rate with no treatment-related toxic effects in a mouse population. 2. Radioimmunotherapy of solid ...03 November 2017 -
860. Colon Cancer Alliance rebrands as Colorectal Cancer Alliance — 3 insights
The Colon Cancer Alliance changed its name to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Here's what you should know: 1. The nonprofit changed its name as part of a larger rebranding effort. 2. Along with ...03 November 2017