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Costs of Finding an Advanced Adenoma in Colorectal Screening

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 2004
The authors used computerized decision analysis to estimate the costs of finding and removing an advanced colonic adenoma in patients referred because of a positive fecal occult blood test.
Jerome B Simon
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Review of economic evidence in the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer. [PDF]

, 2013
This paper aims to systematically review the cost-effectiveness evidence, and to provide a critical appraisal of the methods used in the model-based economic evaluation of CRC screening and subsequent surveillance.
Cairns, John A, Jeong, Kim E
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Impact of Metformin and Diabetes on Tumor Response to Total Neoadjuvant Therapy in Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study

Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, EarlyView.
In advanced rectal cancer patients receiving total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT), overall tumor response did not differ by diabetes status or metformin use. However, among diabetic patients, metformin use was associated with higher overall complete response rates. These findings suggest a potential benefit of metformin in enhancing TNT response in diabetic
Sergei Bedrikovetski, Mahima Raju, Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ishraq Murshed, Timothy J. Price, Michael Penniment, Sudarsha Selva‐Nayagam, Tarik Sammour   +7 more
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Registered Nurse-Performed Flexible Sigmoidoscopy in Ontario: Development and Implementation of the Curriculum and Program

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2014
Although colorectal cancer is a leading cause of death in Canada, it is curable if detected in the early stages. Flexible sigmoidoscopy has been shown to reduce the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer in patients who are at average risk for this
Mary Anne Cooper, Jill Margaret Tinmouth, Linda Rabeneck   +2 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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Timing Intervals and Frequency of Adenoma Surveillance Colonoscopies in Central Queensland, Australia

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The presence of colonic adenomatous polyps is a risk factor for colorectal cancer. Australian Guidelines changed in 2019 so that the surveillance colonoscopy intervals and polyp risk stratification were changed to reflect evidence available.
Yiu Ming Ho, Katharina M. D. Merollini, Louisa G. Collins   +2 more
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Microsimulation Model for Prevention and Intervention of Coloretal Cancer in China (MIMIC-CRC): Development, Calibration, Validation, and Application

Frontiers in Oncology, 2022
IntroductionA microsimulation model provides important references for decision-making regarding colorectal cancer (CRC) prevention strategies, yet such a well-validated model is scarce in China.MethodsWe comprehensively introduce the development of ...
Bin Lu, Bin Lu, Le Wang, Ming Lu, Ming Lu, Yuhan Zhang, Yuhan Zhang, Jie Cai, Chenyu Luo, Chenyu Luo, Hongda Chen, Min Dai   +11 more
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Findings in the Distal Colorectum are not associated with Proximal Advanced Serrated Lesions [PDF]

, 2015
Background & Aims Serrated lesions are an important contributor to colorectal cancer (CRC), notably in the proximal colon. Findings in the distal colorectum are markers of advanced proximal adenomatous neoplasia.
Cummings, Oscar W., Jawad, Khaled H. Abdel, Kahi, Charles J., Rex, Douglas K., Snover, Dale C., Vemulapalli, Krishna C.   +5 more
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Green Endoscopy: Can Filtered Water Use in Endoscopy Be a Safe, Economical Alternative Which Promotes Sustainable Healthcare?

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Sustainable healthcare is an evolving paradigm of growing importance that focuses on reducing environmental impact whilst maintaining quality patient care. Currently, evidence is lacking to support the use of sterile water in diagnostic colonoscopy resulting in a growing shift towards use of tap water and appropriate recycling of ...
Michael Rouse, Jennifer Yuill, Forbes McGain, Scott McAlister, Catherine O'Shea, Justin M. Yeung, Ian Faragher   +6 more
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Clinical trial: free fatty acid suppositories compared with enema as bowel preparation for flexible sigmoidoscopy. [PDF]

, 2016
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Asgrimsdottir, Gudrun Marta, Bjornsson, Einar Stefan, Kristinsson, Jon Orvar, Loftsson, Thorsteinn, Lund, Sigrun Helga, Ormarsson, Orri Thor, Stefansson, Einar   +6 more
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