Mark Fendrick, MD, is Passionate About Colorectal Cancer Screening and Doing it Right
May 31, 2025

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%.

Blood-Based Testing for Colorectal Cancer Screening is Not Quite Ready for Prime Time, Expert Says
May 31, 2025

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.

AI Model Shows Promise for Objectively Scoring Atopic Dermatitis Severity
May 30, 2025

The AI model showed high accuracy in detecting body parts and eczema areas, with strong correlation to physician assessments, researchers reported.

Coexisting Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes in US Adults Doubled Over 2 Decades: New Study
May 30, 2025

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.

We Need to Shift the Modality Mix for Colorectal Cancer Screening, Says Primary Care Clinician and Researcher Mark Fendrick, MD
May 30, 2025

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.

Atopic Dermatitis Treatment: What Matters Most to Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, and Caregivers?
May 30, 2025

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.

Sanofi, Regeneron's IL-33 mAb Misses Primary Endpoint in Late-Stage COPD Trial
May 30, 2025

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.

AI Tool Enhances Breast Cancer Detection, Spotting Missed Tumors: Daily Dose
May 30, 2025

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A Novel Look at Colorectal Cancer Screening: Mark Fendrick, MD, Supports a Green Approach
May 29, 2025

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.

High-Quality Carbohydrates in Midlife Linked to Healthier Aging in Women
May 29, 2025

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.