News articles tagged with 'colorectal' (Page 18)
Regular, long-term aspirin use reduces risk of colorectal cancer
— 23 Jan 2008 05:21 | HealthThe use of regular, long-term aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduces the risk associated with colorectal cancer, according to a study published in Gastroenterology,…
A new significance of LVD and angiogenic MVD is identified in human primary SCRC
— 17 Jan 2008 04:22 | HealthLymphangiogenesis and angiogenesis are critical processes for tumour growth, invasion and metastasis. Angiogenesis has established its role in the development and progression of a variety…
Colonoscopy fears overcome when patients support patients
— 8 Jan 2008 20:44 | HealthPatients who have had a colonoscopy can play a life-saving role by encouraging other patients to follow through with their own colorectal cancer screenings, according to new research…
Higher Medicare spending yields mixed bag for patients
— 8 Jan 2008 12:46 | HealthMany recent studies have found that Medicare spending across the country varies greatly. But despite these spending differences, aggregate health outcomes tend to be the same no matter…
Colon cancer risk in US traced to common ancestor
— 2 Jan 2008 09:26 | HealthA married couple who sailed from England to America around 1630 may be the ancestors of hundreds of people alive today who are at risk for a hereditary form of colon cancer. Researchers…