Gastrointestinal Radiology: Page 39

Extracolonic findings on CTC are rare but often important
By Eric Barnes
Extracolonic findings are relatively uncommon in CT colonography (CTC) screening, but the few that require follow-up tend to be highly significant to the patient's health, according to a new report in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
January 31, 2016
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Colorectal cancer patients diagnosed younger than screening age
By Eric Barnes
Many colorectal cancer patients are being diagnosed when they are younger than 50 years old, the age at which most guidelines say screening should begin, according to a new analysis of U.S. patients in Cancer. The findings raise questions about how -- and whether -- screening should be addressed in younger adults.
January 24, 2016
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Algorithm corrects contrast enhancement artifacts in dual-source CTC
By Eric Barnes
A new postprocessing technique for dual-source CT colonography (CTC) corrects for artifacts that mimic contrast enhancement created by fecal tagging materials. The algorithm boosts sensitivity and reduces false-positive detections significantly.
January 24, 2016
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CTC excels in matchup with FIT, colonoscopy
By Eric Barnes
In the first randomized trial to pit CT colonography (CTC) against the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and conventional optical colonoscopy, FIT yielded a higher participation rate than CTC but found fewer cancers and advanced lesions, according to results published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
December 29, 2015
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Cancer rates rising in lower-income countries
By Kate Madden Yee
Cancer incidence and mortality rates are increasing in low- and middle-income countries, perhaps due to lifestyle changes and lack of appropriate screening or prevention measures, according to a new study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.
December 17, 2015
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Groups urge support for CT colonography coverage
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A coalition including the American College of Radiology and colorectal cancer care advocacy groups is urging Congress to pass the CT Colonography Screening for Colorectal Cancer Act.
November 10, 2015
Colon cancer group criticizes USPSTF guidelines
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A colon cancer awareness group is criticizing this week's decision by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to withhold its endorsement of two colon screening exams -- including CT colonography.
October 8, 2015
ACR slams USPSTF decision on CT colonography
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) said the decision by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) not to include CT colonography on its list of recommended colorectal cancer screening exams may result in thousands of unnecessary deaths as well as needless healthcare spending.
October 6, 2015
USPSTF foils CT colonography screening again
By Eric Barnes
In a draft recommendation released today, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) appears to have thrown CT colonography under the bus again, excluding the CT-based exam from its list of recommended colorectal cancer screening tests.
October 5, 2015
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Guerbet signs China distribution pact for Lipiodol
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
French contrast developer Guerbet has signed an agreement to promote and distribute its Lipiodol Ultra-Fluid liver contrast agent in China.
September 24, 2015
CTC cheaper than colonoscopy for Medicare patients
By Eric Barnes
Screening CT colonography (CTC) is almost a third less expensive than colonoscopy in Medicare patients, according to a new report in Abdominal Imaging. The results are promising for what advocates hope is imminent approval of Medicare payment for the CT-based test.
September 24, 2015
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Guidepoint debuts colorectal cancer screening tracker
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Market research firm Guidepoint has introduced the Colorectal Cancer Screening Tracker, a service that provides monthly usage data for colorectal cancer screening tests.
September 21, 2015
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