Search results for "Colorectal Cancer"
New drug treats cancer based on biomarker, not location
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/07/new-drug-treats-cancer-based-on-biomarker-not-location.htm
1 Jul 2017
‘Preventive’ measures don't translate properly to the public
Prevention is an important tool, but it must be placed in the context of evidence and value. The cost of ignoring that is false reassurance and the politicization of medical care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/presidents.htm
1 Mar 2010
European trial finds reduction in cancers but not deaths with invitation to colonoscopy screening
Healthy patients in Poland, Norway, and Sweden were randomized to usual care or an invitation to screening colonoscopy; only 42% of invited patients responded. The invited group had an 18% lower risk of colorectal cancer at 10 years compared to the usual care group.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/18/4.htm
18 Oct 2022
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to the ACP Internist cover story that questioned the value of the annual physical exam. Whether they are for or against the practice, their opinions are strongly held.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/letters.htm
1 Mar 2010
In the News
The latest news and clinical studies affecting internal medicine, from the files of ACP InternistWeekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/06/in-the-news.htm
1 Jun 2009
USPSTF pulls back on recommendation of low-dose aspirin for primary prevention
In a draft recommendation statement, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) now recommends against initiating low-dose aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults ages 60 years or older and says use should be an individual decision in patients ages 40 to 59 years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/10/19/5.htm
19 Oct 2021
Colonoscopies often recommended to patients with limited life expectancy
A study of patients ages 65 years and older found that 58.1% of those with life expectancy of less than five years and no polyps or only small hyperplastic polyps were told to return for future surveillance, as were 74.8% of those with life expectancy of five to 10 years.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/21/4.htm
21 Mar 2023
Risk index for colorectal cancer may improve screening value, study finds
It may be possible to effectively screen those at very low or low risk with strategies other than colonoscopy, such as sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, annual fecal immunochemical testing, both strategies combined, or another less invasive strategy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/08/11/1.htm
11 Aug 2015
Single high-quality colonoscopy may provide mortality benefits for more than 10 years
Patients who received a high-quality colonoscopy had profound and stable reductions in colorectal cancer incidence and mortality throughout study follow-up, compared to the general population and to those who received low-quality colonoscopy, a Polish study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/02/5.htm
2 Jun 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation during annual follow-up visit
A 33-year-old woman is evaluated during her annual follow-up visit. She has a 2-year history of left-sided ulcerative colitis. All immunizations are up to date, and depression and anxiety screening results are negative. What is the most appropriate health maintenance screening test to perform?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/07/3.htm
7 Mar 2023