FDA Approves Sulfate-Based Tablet Prep for Colonoscopy
Available as a sulfate-based tablet, Sutab provides an alternative to liquid-based colonoscopy preparations.
Colon Cancer
USPSTF Supports Initiating CRC Screening at Age 45 in New Draft Recommendation
In response to the rising incidence of CRC in patients younger than 50 years, the USPSTF proposes CRC screening at 45 years as the new clinical standard.
Impact of Low-Dose Aspirin on Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Colorectal Neoplasms
Danish investigators conducted a cohort study to assess the impact of low-dose aspirin on lower gastrointestinal bleeding, colorectal bleeding, and colorectal polyps.
Early, FIT-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Feasible for African American Patients
Some guidelines suggest colorectal cancer (CRC) screening by age 50 for African Americans, but data on screening uptake and yield among this population is limited.
PAs and Gastroenterologists Prove Equally Capable of Performing Colonoscopies
Researchers assert that PAs will play a key role in expanding access to colonoscopies for patients as a result of their comparable performance with attending physicians.
Colorectal Screening Procedures Should Be Adapted to Family History, Study Says
Exact risk-adapted starting ages for CRC could be used to better counsel individuals about the appropriate age to be screened.
Baseline Colonoscopy Findings Key for Identifying Future Outcomes
Researchers sought to determine the 10-year risk for developing advanced neoplasia and assessed whether baseline colonoscopy findings were associated with long-term outcomes.
Updated Recommendations Issued for Postcolonoscopy Surveillance
The US Multi-Society Task Force released updated recommendations for postcolonoscopy management strategies and polyp surveillance.
Bariatric Surgery May Be Associated With a Higher Risk for Colon Cancer
Researchers concluded that bariatric surgery is strongly associated with an increased risk for colon cancer, though further research may be needed to establish an association between bariatric surgery and an increased risk for rectal cancer.
Bariatric Surgery May Raise Risk for Colon Cancer Years Later
Risk increased for colon cancer 10 to 14 years after surgery; no increase in risk found for rectal cancer.
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