Cuff- and cap-assisted colonoscopy of no benefit over high-definition colonoscopy for adenomas: Study Medical Dialogues Editorial Team11 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A new study showed that even with high-detector endoscopists, there is no substantial benefit in utilizing either distal attachment device (CF or...
Stating Claimant could not prove Medical Negligence by doctors, Forum absolves gastroenterologist, anaesthetist Barsha Misra14 Aug 2021 2:43 PM ISTThiruvananthapuram: Observing that the Complainant couldn't submit any material to prove medical negligence on part of the hospital and doctors who...
Abdominal Binder good for colonoscopy in young and obese patients,finds study Dr Satabdi Saha15 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTAbdominal Binder use in selected patients may be advantageous during colonoscopy because it reduces the need for analgesics and post-procedure pain,...
FIT after negative colonoscopy may reduce risk of colorectal cancer: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan7 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTSubsequent faecal immunochemical test (FIT) should be scheduled after negative colonoscopy to detect missed neoplasms, thereby reducing the risk of...
Colorectal cancer screenings should start at age 45, says new UPSTF guideline Medha Baranwal22 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released an updated version of recommendation on screening for colorectal cancer.The guideline...
Endoscopic mucosal resection reduces residual or recurrent adenoma: Study Dr Satabdi Saha15 April 2021 9:45 AM ISTAccording to recent study findings ,in clinical practice, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR-T) is a simple, inexpensive and highly effective...
Using robotic assistance to make colonoscopy kinder and easier Hina Zahid2 Feb 2021 7:45 PM ISTScientists have made a breakthrough in their work to develop semi-autonomous colonoscopy, using a robot to guide a medical device into the body.The...
Rare case of Splenic trauma after Colonoscopy Dr. Nandita Mohan18 Oct 2020 6:42 PM ISTDr Dhaval D.Patel and colleagues at WellSpan York Hospital, York, United States has reported a series of cases of occurrence of splenic trauma...
Single negative colonoscopy linked to reduced colorectal cancer mortality Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 May 2020 9:06 AM ISTCurrent guidelines recommend a 10-year interval between screening colonoscopies, but evidence is limited.Researchers have found in a new study that...
USMSTF Guidelines for follow-Up after Colonoscopy and Polypectomy in colorectal cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Feb 2020 6:00 PM ISTU.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer (USMSTF) has released its updated guidelines for Polypectomy Surveillance. This is an update to a...
Regular aspirin use cuts overall cancer risk savita thakur thakur5 March 2016 1:07 PM ISTWashington D.C: People who take aspirin regularly have a significantly lower risk of cancer, according to a team of researchers.An analysis of data...
