Changes in the gut microbiome may warn of colorectal cancer
People who develop precancerous colon polyps have significant differences in the type and diversity of bacteria in their gut flora compared to healthy people, a new study published in the US has found. UEG Week 2023European Union Annual Conference of Gastroenterology. These changes can be detected before polyps turn into colorectal cancer, the first author […]
How often should I have a colonoscopy?
It is important to undergo a colonoscopy to test for colorectal cancer. But how often you should get a colonoscopy depends on several different factors. Current guidelines recommend that people at average risk for colorectal cancer have their first colonoscopy at age 45. If no polyps are found, he won’t need another colonoscopy for another […]
Atrophic gastritis, but not Helicobacter pylori infection, may be an independent risk factor for colorectal polyps: a retrospective study in China BMC Gastroenterology Department
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GI Genius Intelligent Endoscopy Module, USA
GI Genius is the first FDA-cleared AI-assisted colonoscopy system that helps doctors detect colorectal polyps that can lead to cancer. Credit: Medtronic. The GI Genius intelligent endoscopy module helps diagnose and prevent colorectal cancer. Credit: Medtronic. The system uses AI to process images to identify lesions and abnormal polyps that cannot be detected by the […]
Colorectal Cancer Prevention – Mississippi State Department of Health
This page has been automatically translated from English. MSDH has not reviewed this translation and is not responsible for any inaccuracies. If everyone over 50 were tested regularly, 60% of deaths are due to colorectal cancer It could have been avoided. Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or […]
Some gut bacteria are associated with precancerous colon polyps
They collected information about health, diet, medications, and lifestyle, and analyzed stool samples to determine the bacterial composition of the study group’s gut microbiome. This new study is the largest from the Gastrointestinal Disease and Endoscopy Registry (GIDER), Massachusetts General’s extensive collaborative research program, allowing researchers to better understand gastrointestinal diseases than ever before. It […]
colorectal cancer
overview Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon (large intestine) or rectum. It is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. This may cause serious harm or death. The risk of colorectal cancer increases with age. Most cases occur in people over the age of 50. Common symptoms include […]
Symptoms, risk factors, and treatment
Different types of colon polyps have different shapes and growth patterns. For example, tubular polyps have a growth pattern that resembles regularly arranged tubes. Villous polyps have a lobular growth pattern, while tubular villous polyps exhibit a combination of both growth patterns. Determining the type of polyp helps your health care provider understand your risk […]
What Millennials and Gen Z need to know > News > Yale School of Medicine
[Originally published: Jan. 29, 2020. Updated: March 2, 2023] No one gets colon cancer in their 20s, 30s, or 40s, right? mistaken. The truth is that colorectal cancer is increasing among young adults and has been increasing for many years. For this reason, Yale Medicine surgeons who treat the disease recommend that people under 45 […]
Start screening at age 45 to prevent colorectal cancer, advice from UT Southwestern experts : Newsroom
The diagram shows polyps on the lining of the colon or large intestine. The structure of small polyps can change over time and become cancerous, a process that takes about 10 years. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images) DALLAS – June 6, 2023 – Colorectal cancer is on the rise among young people. According to the […]