Tag: Colonoscopy
ACG: Diphenhydramine Ups Sedation in Chronic Opioid Users
Improvement in sedation scores for patients using chronic opioids scheduled to undergo colonoscopy
Patient, Provider Interventions May Up Colonoscopy Rates
Patient navigators, provider reminders may improve colonoscopy rates after positive fecal test
Monthly Feedback Linked to Improved Colonoscopy Quality
But no improvement observed with quarterly feedback
Financial Incentives Found to Up Colonoscopy Participation
Those offered cash to get cancer screening were twice as likely to do so, researchers say
Risk for Interval CRC Higher in Blacks Than Whites
Differences most pronounced for cancer of the distal colon and the rectum
Waiting 10 Months for Colonoscopy May Raise CRC Risk
After positive FIT result, colonoscopy at 10 months also tied to more advanced disease
Shorter Runway Time Linked to Better Colon Cleansing
Shorter runway time doesn't increase residual gastric volume in patients undergoing EGD, colonoscopy
Educational Methods Have Improved Bowel Prep Compliance
Many methods have been developed, including educational booklets, videos, phone apps
CRC Detected After Colonoscopy Often Located in Proximal Colon
Tumors more likely to have DNA mismatch repair deficiency, less likely to be metastatic
Little to No Benefit Found for Colonoscopy After Age 75
But risk for adverse events low
