Avantis Medical Systems Enters Enormous Endoscope Market
Avantis Medical Systems is company that is tapping into large Endoscope market which has 30 million colonoscopies globally and 15 million in the US alone.
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Metabiomics’ Exec: Test Can Be a Cheaper and More Accurate Alternative to Colonoscopies
Metabiomics is developing a noninvasive screening test for colon polyps in colorectal cancer based on human microbiome markers. In an interview with OneMedRadio, Gregory Kuehn, Vice President of Business Development at Metabiomics, explained that the preliminary data showed “sensitivity in excess of 97%” and specificity “as high as 93%.” Metabiomics will present at the upcoming OneMedForumNY 2013 on June 27th.
Colon Cancer Screening made Simple
Women should be aware that they have several options for colon cancer screening, and not only the often-dreaded colonoscopy, according to a new report from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Colorectal Cancer Screenings Up, But Higher Numbers Could Save More Lives
More Americans are getting tested for colon cancer and breast cancer, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently reported, but the numbers still aren’t high enough.
Promising Genetic Biomarker Identified for Colorectal Cancer
A new genetic discovery could lead to easier detection of colorectal cancer.