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October 09, 2024
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VIDEO: New colonoscopy quality indicators help ‘meet needs’ of patients with colon cancer

VIDEO: New colonoscopy quality indicators help ‘meet needs’ of patients with colon cancer

In a video exclusive, Craig Munroe, MD, discusses how recent revisions to quality indicators for colonoscopy from ACG and ASGE may improve patient outcomes by raising the standards of the procedure.

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October 04, 2024
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FDA approves Cologuard Plus, Exact Sciences’ next generation stool test for CRC screening

FDA approves Cologuard Plus, Exact Sciences’ next generation stool test for CRC screening

The FDA approved Exact Sciences’ Cologuard Plus multitarget stool DNA test to screen adults aged 45 years or older at average risk for colorectal cancer, according to a company press release.

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October 02, 2024
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Registration delays likely led to ‘major underestimation’ of CRC risk reduction in NordICC

Registration delays likely led to ‘major underestimation’ of CRC risk reduction in NordICC

Delays in cancer registration may have underestimated 10-year colorectal cancer risk reductions by up to 75% in the NordICC trial, with researchers warning that study estimates on screening colonoscopy should be “interpreted with caution.”

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September 05, 2024
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Longer PCP discussion may boost CRC screening, concordance rates among older adults

Longer PCP discussion may boost CRC screening, concordance rates among older adults

Although training primary care providers in shared decision-making did not significantly improve colorectal cancer concordance or screening rates in older adults, at least 5 minutes of discussion with a PCP may benefit some, data showed.

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August 26, 2024
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AI-based GI Genius boosts adenoma, sessile serrated lesion detection vs. colonoscopy alone

AI-based GI Genius boosts adenoma, sessile serrated lesion detection vs. colonoscopy alone

An AI-assisted endoscopy module increased adenoma detection, including sessile serrated lesions, during colonoscopy and is recommended in routine practice to reduce incidence of post-procedure colorectal cancer, according to researchers.

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August 23, 2024
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Q&A: AGA snubs UHC’s choice to ‘forgo transparency’ in Gold Card program for GI endoscopy

Q&A: AGA snubs UHC’s choice to ‘forgo transparency’ in Gold Card program for GI endoscopy

As the launch of UnitedHealthcare’s Gold Card program approaches, the AGA continues to urge the insurer to reconsider implementation of a program that could affect various gastrointestinal procedures and “threaten patient health.”

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August 21, 2024
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New ACG, ASGE quality indicators for colonoscopy include 3 key updates

New ACG, ASGE quality indicators for colonoscopy include 3 key updates

Revised quality indicators released by the ACG and ASGE highlight the importance of adenoma and sessile serrated lesion detection rates as well as adequate bowel preparation for improving the technical performance of colonoscopy.

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August 21, 2024
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ACG, ASGE update quality indicators for ‘delivery of high-quality’ GI endoscopy

ACG, ASGE update quality indicators for ‘delivery of high-quality’ GI endoscopy

The ACG and ASGE have released an updated quality indicators document, intended to serve as a framework to improve performance of endoscopic procedures.

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July 29, 2024
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Autonomous AI bests AI-assisted endoscopists in optical diagnosis of colorectal polyps

Autonomous AI bests AI-assisted endoscopists in optical diagnosis of colorectal polyps

Autonomous AI exhibited “noninferior accuracy” for optical diagnosis of diminutive colorectal polyps vs. AI-assisted endoscopists, yet surpassed endoscopist accuracy in later pathology-based surveillance intervals, according to researchers.

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July 12, 2024
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Q&A: AI chatbot helps make colonoscopy prep ‘a little less painful’ for patients

Q&A: AI chatbot helps make colonoscopy prep ‘a little less painful’ for patients

AI has already made its mark in gastroenterology as a tool for detecting gastrointestinal lesions, adenomas and inflammatory bowel disease. However, its next phase of evolution might seem the most unlikely: Aiding colonoscopy preparation.

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