AI scope helps inexperienced doctors find colon polyps

Researchers found that polyp detection was significantly improved when less experienced physicians performed AI-assisted colonoscopies. Using AI in this diagnostic tool may reduce the likelihood of missing these potential precursors of colorectal cancer. The addition of AI has enhanced several medical diagnostic tools such as mammography, ultrasound, and MRI. Now it’s colonoscopy’s turn to receive […]

Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer may find hope with new FDA-approved treatment

This month brought some hopeful news to those battling metastatic colorectal cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 8 approved a new oral drug called Fluzacra (fruquintinib) for the treatment of previously treated patients. metastatic colorectal cancer. Until now, patients with this disease have had limited treatment options, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation […]