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Adenoma
Findings from S. Hundt and co-authors broaden understanding of adenoma
March 17th, 2009
According to recent research from Heidelberg, Germany, "Different immunochemical fecal occult blood tests (FOBTs) have been proposed for noninvasive colorectal cancer screening. Large-scale, colonoscopy-based screening studies that allow evaluation of these tests for the detection of precursor lesions are scarce." "To determine and compare performance characteristics of 6 qualitative immunochemical FOBTs for identifying colorectal adenomas among adults who attended screening colonoscopy examinations. Prospective screening study from January 2006 to December 2007. 20 gastroenterology practices in Germany that did screening colonoscopy. 1319 participants at average risk...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-03-17)
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