Adenoma

A computer-aided system helped reduce the number of missed adenomas and missed polyps during colonoscopy, according to study results.

A single negative screening colonoscopy correlated with reduced colorectal cancer incidence and mortality for up to 17.4 years, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

A smartphone application helped reinforce patient education in the days preceding colonoscopy, resulting in better bowel cleanliness and adenoma detection, according to research published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

As endoscopists improve their adenoma detection rates, the rate of interval colorectal cancer decreases, according to research published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

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A real-time colonoscopy quality improvement system known as ENDOANGEL helped improve adenoma detection, according to study results.

Berberine, a supplement originally extracted from the Chinese herb Coptis chinensis, helped to reduce risk for recurrent colorectal adenoma, according to study results.

Patients at low and intermediate risk for colorectal cancer may not require postpolypectomy surveillance, according to research published in Gut.

The Endocuff Vision endoscopy device achieved a higher adenoma detection rate and missed fewer adenomas than cap-assisted endoscopy, according to study results.

Healio Gastroenterology and Liver Disease presents the following reports on the most recent research in endoscopy.