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Colorectal cancer test use among persons aged greater than or equal to 50 years -- United States, 2001

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Less than half of all Americans 50 years old and older have been screened for colorectal cancer, according to a survey of 87,729 people. Only 45% had ever had a fecal occult blood test and 47% had ever had a procedure called colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. Both of these procedures use a small tube to examine the lower intestine.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Statistics, Cancer screening

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Prevalence of colorectal neoplasm among patients with newly diagnosed coronary artery disease

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The prevalence of colorectal neoplasm in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and the associated risk factors are investigated. The prevalence of colorectal neoplasm is greater in patients with CAD, especially those with a history of smoking and the metabolic syndrome.

Usage, Risk factors, Colonoscopy, Coronary heart disease, Technology application, Angiography, Coronary angiography, Clinical report

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Accuracy of revised Bethesda guidelines, microsatellite instability, and immunohistochemistry for the identification of patients with hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer

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The most effective and efficient strategy for the detection of MSH2/MLH1 gene carriers is established. It was concluded that the revised Bethesda guidelines constitute a useful approach to identify patients at risk for hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC).

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