Tuesday 5 March 2013

Colonoscopy screening reduces risk of advanced colorectal cancer

A new study led by a researcher at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania adds support to current medical recommendations stating that screening colonoscopy substantially reduces an average-risk adult’s likelihood of being diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer in either the right or left side of the colon. Read more here.

Study mentioned: Green BB, et al. An Automated Intervention With Stepped Increases in Support to Increase Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Randomized Trial. Ann Intern Med. 5 March 2013;158(5 Part 1):301-311.

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