Colon and Rectal
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Screening Guideline Updates and New Treatments in Colon Cancer
Supplements
Cancer Data Trends 2023
Original Research
Longitudinal Dynamic in Weight Loss Impacts Clinical Outcomes for Veterans Undergoing Curative Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
In patients with gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies, malnutrition is common.
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Interval FITs could cut colonoscopies in those at above-average risk
Two or more negative tests could suggest less need for colonoscopy at 5 years, especially in those with a family history of colon cancer.
Original Research
A Novel Text Message Protocol to Improve Bowel Preparation for Outpatient Colonoscopies in Veterans
The current gold standard for screening for colorectal cancer is colonoscopy, a procedure that depends on the quality of bowel preparation. In...
Original Research
Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial to Assess the Effect of Probiotics on Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Veterans With Gulf War Illness
This study investigated whether probiotics improved IBS symptoms or quality of life in veterans who served in Operation Desert Storm and...
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Despite benefits, extended-interval pembro uptake remains low
It’s possible that low uptake could stem from clinicians’ doubts about switching to an extended-interval dose, given that the FDA’s approval was...
Conference Coverage
New ESC guidelines for cutting CV risk in noncardiac surgery
The guidelines, which aim to reduce cardiovascular complications from noncardiac surgery, introduce new concepts and recommendations, compared...