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A prospective multiple case study of the impact of emerging scientific evidence on established colorectal cancer screening programs: a study protocol. [PDF]

, 2012
BackgroundHealth-policy decision making is a complex and dynamic process, for which strong evidentiary support is required. This includes scientifically produced research, as well as information that relates to the context in which the decision takes ...
Dobrow, Mark J, Geddie, Hannah, Hoch, Jeffrey S, Rabeneck, Linda   +3 more
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The Role of Microbiota and Early Detection in Colorectal Cancer Through Fecal Screening

Majalah Kedokteran Andalas
Objective: This literature review explores the link between gut microbiota and colorectal cancer, emphasizing early detection through fecal screening.
Muhammad Iqbal
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Large intestinal (colorectal) cancer screening [PDF]

, 2015
The large intestine is composed of the colon and rectum and is the third most common site of cancer in the body. Colorectal cancer affects both males and females equally and is the second most common cause of death from cancer.
Vassallo, Pierre
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Awareness and uptake of colorectal cancer screening after Healthier-SG launch: A questionnaire survey

Annals, Academy of Medicine, Singapore
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies in high-income countries.1 Despite Singapore’s well-established cancer screening infrastructure, uptake remains below target.
Fei Yang Tan, Yi Ling Eileen Koh, Reena Chandhini Subramanian, Ngiap Chuan Tan   +3 more
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Exploring the gut DNA virome in fecal immunochemical test stool samples reveals associations with lifestyle in a large population-based study

Nature Communications
Stool samples for fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) are collected in large numbers worldwide as part of colorectal cancer screening programs. Employing FIT samples from 1034 CRCbiome participants, recruited from a Norwegian colorectal cancer screening ...
Paula Istvan, Einar Birkeland, Ekaterina Avershina, Ane S. Kværner, Vahid Bemanian, Barbara Pardini, Sonia Tarallo, Willem M. de Vos, Torbjørn Rognes, Paula Berstad, Trine B. Rounge   +10 more
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Colorectal cancer screening with faecal testing, sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

BMJ Open, 2019
Objective Evaluate effectiveness, harms and burdens of faecal blood testing, sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy screening for colorectal cancer over 15 years.Design We performed an update of a Cochrane systematic review, and performed network meta-analysis ...
Per Olav Vandvik, Lyubov Lytvyn, Joseph C Anderson, Lise M Helsingen, Henriette C Jodal, Louise Emilsson   +5 more
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The impact of the affordable care act and Medicaid expansion on colorectal cancer screening: Evidence from the 5th year of Medicaid expansion

Cancer Medicine
Background Colorectal cancer screening rates remain suboptimal, particularly among low‐income populations. Our objective was to evaluate the long‐term effects of Medicaid expansion on colorectal cancer screening.
Michael A. Preston, Mahmoud Manouchehri Amoli, Askar S. Chukmaitov, Alex H. Krist, Bassam Dahman   +4 more
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Factors Influencing Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Thais in the U.S. [PDF]

, 2019
This study examined factors related to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening uptake among Thais in the United States. A total of 121 Thais between 50 and 75 years of age, who were married and living in southern California participated in the survey (mean age 
Lee, Eunice, Lee, Shin-Young, Natipagon-Shah, Bulaporn, Sangsanoi-Terkchareon, Samantha, Warda, Umme Shefa   +4 more
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Study protocol for a mixed methods approach to optimize colorectal cancer screening in Malaysia: Integrating stakeholders insights and knowledge-to-action framework.

PLoS ONE
IntroductionColorectal cancer is a growing global health concern and the number of reported cases has increased over the years. Early detection through screening is critical to improve outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer.
Diane Woei-Quan Chong, Vivek Jason Jayaraj, Fathullah Iqbal Ab Rahim, Sharifah Saffinas Syed Soffian, Muhammad Fikri Azmi, Mohd Yusaini Mohd Yusri, Ahmad Shanwani Mohamed Sidek, Norfarizan Azmi, Rosaida Md Said, Muhammad Firdaus Md Salleh, Norasiah Abu Bakar, Hamiza Shahar, Rima Marhayu Abdul Rashid, Shazimah Abdul Samad, Zanita Ahmad, Mohd Safiee Ismail, Adilah A Bakar, Nor Mashitah Hj Jobli, Sondi Sararaks   +18 more
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Development of a Patient Focused Screening Colonoscopy Program (SCP) [PDF]

, 2012
In Ohio, African Americans have the highest incidence rate of developing colorectal cancer and African American males have the highest mortality from colorectal cancer than any other gender/race group.
Anders, Teresa
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