Managing Colorectal Cancer Referrals during COVID-19 Pandemic
The availability of colonoscopy has been impacted by the pandemic, leading to the adoption of Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) for triaging suspected colorectal cancer referrals. Utilizing FIT results, negative patients are placed on a waiting list for later colonoscopy, allowing quicker assessme
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Enhancing Health Department's Preventive Health Services Overview
This presentation showcases the initiatives undertaken by Claudia Lozano and her team in enhancing preventive health services in health departments. It discusses the 1115 Texas Healthcare Transformation Waiver, preventive health services, outcome measures, stretch activities, community benefits, and
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Screening and Prevention in Family Practice
Definition of screening and prevention in family practice along with the Wilson-Jungner criteria, types of screening tests, and examples like colonoscopy and breast cancer screening. Objectives include understanding screening types and targeted populations, pros and cons of screening, and appropriat
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Case Study: Diagnostic Challenges and Treatment Decision
A 56-year-old male with a history of inflammatory bowel disease presented with severe symptoms necessitating hospitalization. Despite steroid therapy, lack of improvement led to consideration of a total colectomy. Colonoscopy and biopsy results favored ulcerative colitis over Crohn's disease. This c
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Bowel Preparation Regimens for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Overview of bowel preparation regimens for colorectal cancer screening, emphasizing the importance of adequate bowel cleansing to enhance the effectiveness of colonoscopy. Highlights the impact of different dosing regimens on patient compliance, colon cleansing, and detection rates of small polyps.
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Implementation of Flu-FIT Program for Patient Aligned Care Teams at East Orange VA
This study details the adaptation of the Flu-FIT Program to enhance colorectal cancer screening rates within patient aligned care teams at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department. By linking influenza immunization with colorectal cancer screening using fecal immunochemical testing, the project aimed to
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Colonoscopy Treatment in Hyderabad - Shantilal Hospital
Welcome to Shantilal Hospital, where your orthopaedic health is our priority. Meet Dr. Anish Kumar Jain, a skilled specialist in orthopaedics, trauma, fractures, joint replacements, arthroscopy, and spine care. Located in Hyderabad, Telangana, our ho
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Updated Guidance on Colonic Imaging Tests for Various Symptoms
The new NICE guidance outlines recommended tests based on different symptom complexes, emphasizing the importance of starting with the main symptom, such as rectal bleeding or abdominal mass. Specific tests like flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, or CT scans are suggested depending on age and fitn
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