Only about 75% of people with a positive result on a stool-based test for colorectal cancer complete screening with a colonoscopy. Fendrick "won't rest" until it's 90%.
Mark Fendrick, MD, thinks that right now, the relative accuracy of blood-based tests for CRC compared with available alternatives is not quite comparable. He explains.
The AI model showed high accuracy in detecting body parts and eczema areas, with strong correlation to physician assessments, researchers reported.
Adults with both HTN and T2D had more than twice the risk of all-cause mortality and nearly three times the risk of cardiovascular mortality, according to new data.
With a population goal of having 80% to 90% of age-eligible Americans screened for colorectal cancer, colonoscopy can not be the initial test for everyone, Fendrick emphasizes.
Treatment goals for atopic dermatitis among youth are diverse, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches based on age and disease severity, a new study suggests.
Itepekimab performed well in the phase 3 AERIFY-1 trial but fell short of anticipated outcomes in AERIFY-2, prompting further analysis after the mixed results.
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Never considered the carbon footprint left by a screening for colorectal cancer? Fendrick has and did the research to learn more. He explains in this short video.
For every 10% increase in energy from high-quality carbohydrates, the odds of healthy aging rose by 31%, according to an analysis of data from the Nurse's Health Study.