Colorectal Cancer Alliance and GI Societies Issue Letter in Support of USPSTF

The CCA recently issued a letter to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging him to preserve the independence of the ...

AUGUST 6, 2025

Evaluation of Computer-Aided Colonoscopy Polyp Diagnosis Shows Mixed Results

Computer-assisted diagnosis has the potential to improve identification of polyps in the distal but not proximal ...

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Second Colonoscopy Screening at 15 Years Still Protective

A recent study found no harm in extending the interval for repeat colonoscopy from 10 to 15 years in certain ...

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Use of TXI™ Technology (Texture and Color Enhancement Imaging) to Enhance Visibility and Optimize Adenoma Detection Rate

This article describes TXI™ technology, one of several imaging modes on the Olympus EVIS X1™ endoscopy ...

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

FDA Approves Next-Gen mt-sDNA test, Cologuard Plus

The FDA has approved the next-generation of the multitarget stool DNA test Cologuard (Exact Sciences).

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Positives, Negatives and Unknowns of AI-Assisted Colonoscopy

Computer-assisted detection of colorectal polyps, based on the application of AI, has rapidly gained traction and ...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

AI-Based Patient Navigator Improves Colonoscopy Rates in Underserved Community

The use of a conversational artificial intelligence–based patient navigator doubled the colonoscopy ...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Propofol Protocols, High-Risk Polyps and E-Learning

This month, I focus on non–anesthesiologist-administered propofol, high-risk colon polyps and e-learning that ...

AUGUST 16, 2024

FIT Reduces Deaths From Colorectal Cancer

Evidence is emerging for the power of fecal immunochemical testing to not only reduce colorectal cancer incidence ...

AUGUST 13, 2024

FDA Approves First Blood-Based CRC Screener

The FDA has approved the first blood test to screen for colorectal cancer, a cell-free DNA blood-based test called ...

JULY 31, 2024

Increased Cancer, Death Risks After Adenomas Found at Baseline

Long-term follow-up has documented a significantly increased incidence of CRC in patients with any adenomas on ...

JULY 25, 2024

CAD Improves Multiple Colonoscopy Metrics in International Trial

New data have added to the growing body of evidence supporting the inclusion of AI in colonoscopy screening or ...

JUNE 14, 2024