Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...
Background: The guaiac faecal occult blood test (G-FOBT) is recommended as a screening test for colorectal cancer but its low sensitivity has prevented its use throughout the world. Methods: We ...
Introduction The English NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) uses guaiac based faecal occult blood test (FOBT) as the screening tool, with people with a positive result undergoing colonoscopy.
Colorectal cancer continues to be one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, recent advancements in medical screening have brought new hope in the fight against this deadly ...
Multi-targeted stool DNA tests detect significantly more advanced serrated lesions compared with other stool-based tests. While stool-based tests (SBTs) do not show a significant difference in ...
There are many ways to gauge how strong and healthy you are. Here are some of our favorites. Credit...Clockwise from top left: Sarah Karlan, Ashley Barker, Gritchelle Fallesgon, and Adria Malcolm for ...
The market for colorectal cancer screening and diagnostics is experiencing significant growth, driven by an increasing interest in at-home testing options. This sector features a dynamic mix of ...
After a maximum follow-up of 14 years, the mean screening participation rate was 63.3%. Those who underwent early screening had reduced risk for colorectal cancer mortality and excess mortality.
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