Screening interval for colorectal cancer debated

Article Abstract:

A study done reveals that increasing the number of years between screenings for colorectal cancer through sigmoidoscopy could provide patients a high level of protection from potentially lethal polyps. However, the American Cancer Society and the American Gastroenterological association have decided that a minimum interval of five years should be maintained between screenings.

Colorectal cancer, Cancer screening

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Congress told to think globally on disease threat

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Experts briefed congressional staffers on threat of infectious diseases, outlining the role of United States in prevention of outbreaks of these diseases. United States must take more proactive role in global control of infectious diseases in terms of investments, was their common refrain.

Financial management, Analysis, Company investment, Investments, Prevention, Influence, Communicable diseases, Control, Epidemics

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Against the grain

Article Abstract:

The diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease in the US is discussed.

Care and treatment, Celiac disease

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