Comparison of Screening Colonoscopy Rates After Positive Noninvasive Testing for Colorectal Cancer in States With and Without Cost-Sharing
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.16910
Abstract: This cohort study examines the colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates in 2 US states that have implemented policies to eliminate consumer cost-sharing of CRC screening and compares these rates with those of neighboring states that… read more here.
Keywords: screening colonoscopy; colorectal cancer; cost sharing; comparison screening ... See more keywords
Letter to Editor: Screening Colonoscopy in Patients Evaluated for Liver Transplantation: Look Before You Leap
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DOI: 10.1002/hep.30786
Abstract: We read with interest the paper by Oey and colleagues.1 While the argument for caution regarding the safety of colonoscopy in patients evaluated for liver transplant(LT) has merit, the low yield of colorectal cancer (CRC)… read more here.
Keywords: screening colonoscopy; patients evaluated; colonoscopy patients; letter editor ... See more keywords
Feasibility of Patient Navigation and Impact on Adherence to Screening Colonoscopy in a Large Diverse Urban Population
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DOI: 10.1007/s40615-020-00812-9
Abstract: Introduction Disparities observed in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality among blacks and Hispanics compared with whites may be in part due to lower screening rates. The New York City (NYC) Department of Health and… read more here.
Keywords: screening colonoscopy; colonoscopy large; program; adherence screening ... See more keywords
An unexpected pathogen causing prosthetic joint infection following screening colonoscopy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2019.08.006
Abstract: A 61-year-old woman with a right total knee arthroplasty presented with 1 week of atraumatic right knee swelling, pain, and fevers 2 weeks following a routine screening colonoscopy. Aspiration was concerning for prosthetic joint infection… read more here.
Keywords: screening colonoscopy; joint infection; unexpected pathogen; prosthetic joint ... See more keywords
Quality in Colorectal Cancer Screening with Colonoscopy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2020.02.014
Abstract: The goal of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening with colonoscopy is to minimize CRC with minimal risk and cost. In order to continuously improve the quality of colonoscopy, different outcomes must be measured. For this topic,… read more here.
Keywords: screening colonoscopy; quality colorectal; colorectal cancer; colonoscopy ... See more keywords
Rectal neuroendocrine tumors in a colon cancer screening colonoscopy program. Sixteen-year single institution experience
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DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2022.2124539
Abstract: Abstract Objectives Rectal neuroendocrine tumors (rNETs) are potentially malignant lesions. In our study, we aimed to retrospectively check whether the rectal neuroendocrine tumors were found in colonoscopy examinations carried out as a part of Polish… read more here.
Keywords: neuroendocrine tumors; screening colonoscopy; colonoscopy program; rectal neuroendocrine ... See more keywords
Association of 25-OH Vitamin D Status with Findings on Screening Colonoscopy.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usx152
Abstract: Objectives Greater serum levels and dietary intake of vitamin D have been inversely associated with the risk of multiple cancers including colon cancer. Most colorectal cancers are thought to arise from adenomatous polyps, which become… read more here.
Keywords: screening colonoscopy; association; association vitamin; vitamin status ... See more keywords
Safe, efficient, and effective screening colonoscopy
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DOI: 10.1097/mog.0000000000000860
Abstract: Purpose of review Colorectal cancer continues to be one of the most common causes of cancer-related death. Widespread dissemination of screening colonoscopy in the United States has led to a significant reduction in the incidence… read more here.
Keywords: efficient effective; effective screening; screening colonoscopy; colonoscopy ... See more keywords
Changes in screening colonoscopy following Medicare reimbursement and cost-sharing changes.
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DOI: 10.1111/1475-6773.13150
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To compare existing algorithms for classifying screening vs diagnostic colonoscopies and to quantify the increase in screening colonoscopy rates when Medicare began reimbursement in 2001 and when the Affordable Care Act (ACA) eliminated cost-sharing.… read more here.
Keywords: screening colonoscopy; cost sharing; medicare reimbursement;
The role of screening colonoscopy after appendicitis in patients over 40 years of age
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.18325
Abstract: There is some evidence of the association between acute appendicitis and colorectal neoplasm in patients over the age of 40 years. Despite this, few centres routinely evaluate the colon endoscopically following an episode of appendicitis in… read more here.
Keywords: appendicitis patients; screening colonoscopy; age; colonoscopy appendicitis ... See more keywords
Feasibility of observational screening colonoscopy followed by deferred polypectomy
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DOI: 10.1111/jgh.14851
Abstract: With the increasing necessity of colorectal cancer screening, observational screening colonoscopy during which only endoscopic observation and diagnosis is performed is worth consideration. However, whether detected lesions can be correctly identified at secondary colonoscopy performed… read more here.
Keywords: screening colonoscopy; observational screening; colonoscopy; feasibility observational ... See more keywords