EndoNurse Magazine - Screening

Screening Programs Should Target Pre-Medicare Population

Investment in screening programs that target the pre-Medicare population, individuals aged between 50 and 64, is needed to reduce the costs of colorectal cancer in the Medicare program, according to the results of a new study, “Cost-Savings to Medicare from Increased ...More

October 26, 2010

Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures

Racial Disparities in Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer

The latest colorectal cancer research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) 75th Annual Scientific meeting in San Antonio this week strengthens the growing body of evidence that suggests significant disparity in colorectal cancer (CRC) demographics ...More

October 22, 2010

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Cancer Molecular Testing Shows Promising Revenue Growth, Report Says

Cancer tests based on detecting DNA changes and patterns will show above average revenue growth over other forms of testing, according to healthcare market research publisher Kalorama Information. The firm recently published "The Worldwide Market for Cancer Diagnostics." ...More

October 21, 2010

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Study Finds Role for PillCam in IBD Management

Given Imaging Ltd. recently announced new data highlighting the clinical value of PillCam SB capsule endoscopy in disease management. The new data were presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course in San ...More

October 20, 2010

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Photocure Signs Agreement with Salix for Lumacan

Photocure , a Norwegian specialty pharmaceutical company focused in dermatology and cancer, announced today it has signed a strategic global agreement with Salix Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:SLXP) , the U.S. specialty pharmaceutical company focused on gastrointestinal ...More

October 20, 2010

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New 12-Hour Small-Bowel Capsule and PillCam Delivery Device

Given Imaging Ltd., a leader in specialty GI products and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today unveiled two new products: PillCam Express, a video capsule delivery device for patients who are unable to ingest the capsule or who have slow gastric emptying times, and PillCam ...More

October 18, 2010

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How Often Do Doctors Follow Screening Guidelines?

Only one in five American doctors follows every recommended colon cancer screening guideline, according to a study in the Oct. 14 online edition of the Journal of General Internal Medicine. ...More

October 14, 2010

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Screening For Patients With Advanced Colon Cancer Provides No Benefit

According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, cancer screening has been integrated into routine primary care, a change that does not benefit patients with limited life expectancy. The conclusion the researchers made is that a considerable amount ...More

October 13, 2010

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Companies Sign Global Deal for Colorectal-Cancer Blood Test

The cancer molecular diagnostics company Epigenomics AG and NextPharma Technologies, the leading European provider of product development, contract manufacturing and cold chain and logistics outsourcing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, today ...More

October 12, 2010

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Colonoscopy Inventor Appointed to Biotech Advisory Board

EDP Biotech, a Knoxville-based medical device company, announced the appointment of world-renowned physician Dr. Bergein Overholt to the company’s scientific advisory board. Dr. Overholt, one of the nation’s leading gastroenterologists, is known worldwide as the inventor of ...More

October 12, 2010

Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures

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