Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks third among the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide,
with wide geographical variation in incidence and mortality across the world. Despite …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Validation of health administrative data for identifying
patients with different health states (diseases and conditions) is a research priority, but no …

During the first day-and-a-half of the conference, experts presented the latest ERCP research
findings to an independent, non-Federal panel. The panel was composed of practicing …

Patients and practitioners expect that their endoscopy procedures will go smoothly and
according to plan. There are several reasons why they may be disappointed. The procedure may …

Background: Colonoscopy is advocated for screening and prevention of colorectal cancer (CRC),
but randomized trials supporting the benefit of this practice are not available. Objective…

Background . Patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection need lifelong
medical care, but many do not remain in care. The effect of poor retention in care on survival is …

Background & Aims: The rate of new or missed colorectal cancer (CRC) after colonoscopy
and their risk factors in usual practice are unknown. Our objective was to evaluate the rate …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: The most widely quoted complication rates for colonoscopy are from
case series performed by expert endoscopists. Our objectives were to evaluate the rates of …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in men and women in the United
States. CRC screening efforts are directed toward removal of adenomas and sessile serrated …

METHODS We carried out a cross-sectional study to determine the prevalence and risk
factors of GERD in volunteers (VA employees). Participants completed a Gastroesophageal …