Archive for September, 2008

Black Patients More Likely To Develop Colon Polyps


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Black Patients More Likely To Develop Colon Polyps
ChattahBox, MA - 1 hour ago
Washington (ChattahBox) – A new study has shown that black patients are more likely than whites to develop large colon polyps. A large colon polyp is hard

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Current Screening Guidelines for Colon Cancer Appropriate
Voice of America - Sep 23, 2008
Current guidelines for colon cancer say it’s okay to wait for ten years between the screenings, known in the medical world as colonoscopies.

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Questions Raised About Black Colon Cancer Study
BET, DC - 4 hours ago
23, 2008 – There’s evidence that when compared with Whites, Blacks get colon cancer more often and die from it more often. Since 1985, colon cancer rates

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A long-awaited federal study of an X-ray alternative to the dreaded colonoscopy confirms its effectiveness at spotting most cancers, although it was far from perfect. Medicare is already considering paying for this cheaper, less intrusive option that could persuade more people to get screened for colon cancer. Colon Cleanse

PHILADELPHIA – There were a lot of players with heads hanging in the Steelers’ locker room following their 15-6 loss Sunday to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Colon Cleanse

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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17 (HealthDay News) — For people with an average risk of colon cancer, two new studies offer good news on the colon cancer screening front. First, one study found that virtual colonoscopy — or CT colonography — was effective in Colon Cleanse

Previous studies have shown the beneficial effect of rebamipide, a novel anti-ulcer drug, on experimental colitis. The permeabilities of rebamipide in different intestinal segments remained unknown. A research article to be published on August 21 Colon Cleanse

NORTH ADAMS — McCann Technical High School has announced its honor roll for the four quarter of the 2007-08 school year. Students who earn an grade point average of 90 or higher, with no grade below 85 are awarded high honors, while those who Colon Cleanse

ATLANTA | A long-awaited federal study of an X-ray alternative to the dreaded colonoscopy confirms its effectiveness at spotting most cancers, although it was far from perfect. Medicare is already considering paying for this cheaper, less-intrusive Colon Cleanse

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Colon Cancer Screening: Colonoscopy versus CT Scanning
Wall Street Journal Blogs, NY - 1 hour ago
What’s more, CT scans showed possible problems outside the colon that needed to be followed up in 16% of the 2600 patients in the study.
Study commends new scan to cut colon cancer risk San Diego Union Tribune
Virtual colonoscopies ready for prime time Chicago Tribune
How Often To Screen For Colon Cancer? Study Finds 5-year Risk Science Daily (press release)
EndoNurseUCSF News Office
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Majority of Hospitals Fail the Colon Cancer 12-Node Test
HealthNews, CA - 9 hours ago
Colon cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of the digestive system.

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Can Fruits, Veggies Cut Colon Cancer Risk?
WebMD - 11 hours ago
The benefit was stronger for colon cancer than rectal cancer, and eating grains was not linked to colorectal cancer. The findings raise as many questions as

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Early Stage Colon Cancer Characterized By Inactivation Of
Science Daily (press release) - Sep 9, 2008
9, 2008) — The absence or inactivation of the RUNX3 gatekeeper gene paves the way for the growth and development of colon cancer, Singapore scientists

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