The number of colonoscopies needed to detect one person with advanced neoplasia was 5.1 for guaiac-positive patients but only 2.7 for immunochemical-test–positive patients. Colonoscopy revealed ...

In this study, the performance characteristics of the immunochemical test were superior to those of the Hemoccult II guaiac-based test. Note, however, that Hemoccult II is less sensitive than the ...

The fecal immunochemical test, also known as FIT, is used to screen for colorectal cancer. The FIT is performed the same way as the traditional fecal occult blood test without the need to follow a ...

Reaching the age of 40 to 65? It's crucial to regularly undergo medical check-ups. Here are the 14 most important ones you ...

In 1982, two Australian physician–scientists discovered a spiral-shaped bacterium whose form not only dictated its function, ...