Computer-Aided Colonoscopy Not Ready for Prime Time

An American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) multidisciplinary panel has reached the conclusion that no recommendation can be made for or against the use of computer-aided detection (CADe)–assisted colonoscopy for colorectal cancer (CRC), the third most common cause of cancer mortality in the United States. The systematic data review is a collaboration between the AGA and The … Read more

Risk Patterns Guide Surveillance Colonoscopy Decisions

TOPLINE: A new study revealed that patients with high-risk findings at both baseline and first surveillance colonoscopy (SC1) had a significantly higher risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) than the general population, requiring a second surveillance visit. Conversely, those with low-risk findings at SC1 did not require a second surveillance visit, regardless of their baseline findings. … Read more

Score Predicts Advanced Colorectal Neoplasia in Young Adults

Researchers have developed and internally validated a simple score using clinical factors that can help estimate the likelihood of advanced colorectal neoplasia in adults younger than age 45 years. While colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence has declined overall due to screening, early-onset CRC is on the rise, particularly in individuals younger than 45 years — an … Read more