The inexpensive tests that look for hidden blood in a person's stool are effective for colon cancer screening, a study confirms. The findings, reported in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, ...

The question posed is an interesting one, and is commonly encountered in clinical practice. The issue revolves around a number of factors, and some clinical data are needed that are not presented. One ...

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The fecal immunochemical test (FIT), a simple at-home stool test that requires no change in diet to complete, can accurately detect 79% of colorectal cancers (CRCs). In addition, 2 of the most ...

Time for a rear-ality check. Colorectal cancer rates have been rising among adults younger than 50 since the 1990s, a troubling trend that has perplexed scientists. Because of the increase in cases, ...

The positive predictive value for colorectal cancer of second round fecal immunochemical testing is half that of first round testing, according to a study reported in Oncology Report. The findings, ...

AN EVALUATION of the importance of routine stool testing in the internist's office for occult blood was made by reviewing 1600 consecutive office records of new patients. Stool specimens brought to ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for all adults starting at age 45. After age 75, the task force recommends talking with your health care team to decide ...

Feb. 4 -- TUESDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Newer versions of the stool-based colon cancer tests -- recommended annually for Americans over 50 -- vary widely in their ability to spot potential ...

A new study found fecal immunochemical testing is more effective than guaiac fecal occult blood testing and is often performed at a lower cost, according to findings published by the Journal of the ...

Stool tests are vital for early detection of serious gastrointestinal diseases, including colorectal cancer, where timely intervention significantly improves survival rates. These tests also identify ...