April 11, 2025

New Models Enhance Colorectal Adenoma Screening

Integrated mathematical modeling provides an effective non-invasive strategy for colorectal adenoma risk stratification, according to the latest study.

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April 10, 2025

Invitation to Colonoscopy vs Fecal Immunochemical Test Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Does being invited to colorectal cancer screening with fecal immunochemical tests vs colonoscopy have an impact on colorectal cancer mortality?

The ASCO Post

April 10, 2025

FDA Clears Stapler for Single-Port Surgery

The FDA has cleared Intuitive’s SP SureForm 45 stapler, the first stapler designed for single-port robotic surgery using the da Vinci SP system.

Conexiant

April 09, 2025

Dual Immunotherapy Approved for Advanced CRC

The FDA approved nivolumab with ipilimumab for unresectable or metastatic microsatellite instability–high or mismatch repair–deficient colorectal cancer.

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April 03, 2025

Lung Screening Lags Despite Cancer Prevention Uptake

Eligible patients undergo breast and colorectal cancer screenings at nearly four times the rate of recommended lung cancer screening, revealing significant intervention opportunities, according to a new JAMA study.

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March 31, 2025

Tariff Threat: Drugs Could Cost U.S. $750M More

New research reveals 25% tariffs on Canadian pharmaceuticals would impact critical medications, strain supply chains, and potentially increase costs—with 28 drugs having no alternative suppliers.

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March 28, 2025

Cancer–Heart Death Link Exposed

Colorectal cancer patients face up to 45% higher cardiovascular mortality risk within two years of diagnosis, with Black patients and those under 50 experiencing the greatest danger, according to research presented at ACC.25.

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March 27, 2025

Randomized Trial Evaluates ICG Fluorescence in Surgical Outcomes

Routine use of ICG fluorescence imaging does not significantly reduce anastomotic leak rates in colorectal surgery, though a potential benefit was observed for left-sided operations.

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March 19, 2025

Study: Sex Differences in Physician Suicide

Researchers found that female physicians had a significantly higher suicide risk than female nonphysicians.

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