Multitarget stool DNA tests — which are becoming more popular in the United States — have shown increased sensitivity over fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) for early colorectal cancer (CRC) screening ...

Pharmacy-based CRC screening programs using FIT can improve early detection, especially in underserved communities, with effective follow-up care. Patients prefer digital updates for negative results ...

A new analysis provided “strong” support for starting fecal immunochemical test (FIT) screening at ages 40-49 rather than at the currently recommended age of 50. An exploratory initiative that offered ...

The analysis included 1103 people (aged 52 to 85 years) who died from colorectal adenocarcinoma between 2011 and 2017, and 9608 controls. HealthDay News — Screening with fecal immunochemical tests ...

Results from a new JAMA Network study support the large-scale use of FIT tests. The findings show that those who complete one or more fecal immunochemical test (FIT) screenings are associated with a ...

Mailing fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) directly to patients significantly increased colorectal cancer screening rates compared to active choice approaches. The study involved 20,509 adults aged 45 ...

The goal of this literature review is to provide information on both the FIT and MT-sDNA test to assist providers in advising patients on other options for colorectal cancer screening in situations ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients who received mailed outreach had a higher rate of screening completion at 6 months vs. those who ...

The term “well rested -- well tested” in the context of a military physical fitness test refers to being adequately rested ...