Although medical literature has shown computerized tomographic colonography and optical colonoscopy are both effective at detecting advanced adenomas, recent research indicates optical colonoscopy ...

Images of positive CT colonography (CTC) screening examination result in an asymptomatic 67-year-old man. Three-dimensional colon map from CTC (left image) shows the location of two sigmoid polyps ...

The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic utility of contrast-enhanced CT colonography for postoperative surveillance in patients who had curative colon cancer resection and remain without ...

The goal of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of published studies that assessed the sensitivity of CT colonography (CTC) and standard optical colonoscopy (OC) for ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

Compared to stool DNA testing, researchers found that CT colonography is a cost-saving and clinically effective method for colorectal cancer screening, according to a study was published today in ...

CT colonography reduced the incidence of colorectal cancer by up to 75% versus no screening, while stool DNA testing reduced the incidence by 59%. Stool testing was cost-effective relative to no ...

The American Gastroenterological Association says gastroenterologists planning to use computed tomographic colonography, an alternative to traditional colonoscopy, should undergo more training than ...

A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...

Beginning January 1, 2025, Medicare will cover virtual colonoscopies, but only in specific circumstances. This does not include initial colon cancer screening. Medicare covers virtual colonoscopies ...