Background: Current guidelines for screening of colorectal cancer do not offer specific recommendations for cessation of antithrombotic agents prior to fecal occult blood test (FOBT). Aim ...

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

A fecal occult blood test is a noninvasive test that checks for blood in the stool (poop) the naked eye can't see. Hidden ...

Regular fecal occult blood test (FOBT) screening for colorectal cancer is cost-effective in the general population, yet data are limited regarding the cost-effectiveness of FOBT screening in renal ...

The usual Part B deductible is waived for these tests. Colorectal Annual fecal occult blood test for those older than 50 years of age. Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 4 years for those older than 50 ...

Expanded eligibility criteria and new tests for national cancer screening programs are to be introduced on Wednesday next ...

When patients of the Harris Health System have a positive FIT result, they are referred to a gastroenterologist for a colonoscopy. To help patients understand how to properly prepare for the procedure ...