More than 75 percent of primary care physicians in the United States who order or perform the fecal occult blood test as a screening option for colorectal cancer perform an in-office test rather than ...

The results of this meta-analysis suggest that ASA decreases the PPV of g-FOBT but not that of i-FOBT for detecting significant colonic neoplasia. In contrast, warfarin appears to increase the PPV of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Q: Several ER Trips for a 56-Year-Old for SOB and Iron-Deficient Anemia Reveal Positive FOBT, but EGD and ...

Virtual colonoscopy is nearly as accurate as the real thing, and both methods far outperform three other standard screening methods for colon cancer, German researchers report. Their study of more ...

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 ...

Screening by faecal occult blood testing (FOBT) has been shown to be effective in reducing colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality (Mandel et al, 1993; Selby et al, 1993; Saito et al, 1995; Hardcastle et al ...

The government's verdict on FOBT stakes has been reportedly delayed following objections from one cabinet minister to the expected maximum figure of £2. The pensions secretary Esther McVey has spoken ...

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling argues that official figures released recently indicate measures to reduce irresponsible gambling on FOBTs are not working. This month saw financial updates published ...

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: To asess ...