Reshaping study design for faster extrapolation-based drug approval in pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases: An ESPGHAN-NASPGHAN position paper. [PDF]
Abstract Children with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) have limited access to the available advanced therapies, given the lengthy gap between adult and pediatric approval. We aimed to review key hurdles for pediatric trials and recommend practical solutions.
Turner D +21 more
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Examining colorectal cancer screening uptake and health provider recommendations among underserved middle aged and older African Americans [PDF]
Background: The purpose of this study is to determine whether underserved middle-aged and older African Americans are receiving a colorectal cancer (CRC) screening test (sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy) and if recommended by their provider. Additionally, we
Sharon Cobb +6 more
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Full colonoscopy in patients under 50 years old with lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Background: Lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a common clinical problem in young patients. The management of this disease in patients is challenging.
Mahsa Khodadoostan +4 more
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Lower participation among immigrants in colorectal cancer screening in Norway
IntroductionOrganized cancer screening programs should be equally accessible for all groups in society. We assessed differences in participation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among different immigrant groups.MethodsBetween 2012 and 2019, 140,000 ...
Sameer Bhargava +9 more
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A positive SeHCAT test results in fewer subsequent investigations in patients with chronic diarrhoea. [PDF]
Chronic diarrhoea is a common condition, resulting from a number of different disorders. Bile acid diarrhoea, occurring in about a third of these patients, is often undiagnosed.
Appleby, RN +3 more
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Background: For patients referred to hospital with suspected colorectal cancer (CRC), it is current standard clinical practice to conduct an examination of the whole colon and rectum.
Wendy Atkin +12 more
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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]
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 +3 more
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History of present illness: A 26-year-old previously healthy female presented to the emergency department (ED) with diffuse abdominal pain, distention, and constipation for two days. Her physical exam was normal except for a soft, distended abdomen with
Sari Lahham +2 more
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K-ras and p53 mutations in colonic lavage fluid of patients with colorectal neoplasias [PDF]
Background: The adenoma-carcinoma sequence has its molecular basis in several gene mutations of which K-ras and p53 are of paramount importance. The aims of this study were to evaluate whether these genetic alterations can be detected in colonic lavage ...
Folwaczny, Christian +3 more
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Endoscopic scores for inflammatory bowel disease in the era of 'mucosal healing'. old problem, new perspectives [PDF]
The importance of the endoscopic evaluation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management has been recognized for many years. However, the modalities for reporting endoscopic activity represent an ongoing challenge.
Corleto, Vito Domenico +5 more
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