«
»

When Budgets Are Tight, There Are Better Options Than Colonoscopies For Colorectal Cancer Screening [Web First]

Wednesday, Nov. 3rd 2010 6:31 AM

A critical challenge facing cancer screening programs, particularly those aimed at uninsured people with low incomes, is choosing the screening test that makes the most efficient use of limited budgets. For colorectal cancer screening, there is growing momentum to use colonoscopy, which is an expensive test.

In this study, we modeled scenarios to assess whether the use of fecal occult blood tests or colonoscopy provides the most benefit under conditions of budget constraints. We found that although colonoscopy is more accurate, under most scenarios, fecal occult blood tests would result in more individuals’ getting screened, with more life-years gained.

Related posts:

  1. Researchers Find More Evidence That Malaria Drug Could Help Combat Cancer, And That Breaks From Treatment Could Improve Results Scientists investigating the cancer-fighting properties of artesunate a drug commonly used to treat malaria have found early evidence that combining it with an existing cancer drug has the potential to make each drug more effective than when used alone. They also found that regular treatment breaks could improve success levels. The findings, recently published in […]...
  2. Routine Autism Screening Not Necessary, Say Canadian Researchers Researchers from McMaster University believe that routine autism screening for all children is not necessary. They say that “there is not enough sound evidence supporting the implementation of a routine population-based screening program for autism.” Their report is published in the journal Pediatrics....
  3. McMaster Researchers Say Routine Screening For Autism Not Needed Proposals recommending routine screening of all children for autism gets a thumbs down from researchers at McMaster University. In a study in the online edition of the journal Pediatrics, the researchers say there is “not enough sound evidence to support the implementation of a routine population-based screening program for autism....
  4. California Share of Cost, Food Dye Ban Implemented Or Considered By Some Health Authorities After Cancer And Hyperactivity Link Found California Share of Cost, Food Dye Ban Implemented Or Considered By Some Health Authorities After Cancer And Hyperactivity Link Found: After new scientific evidence revealed a possible link between food dyes and childhood cancer and hyperactivity, Australian food authorities are reported to be considering banning food colorings from breakfast cereals and confectionary items. The research […]...
  5. Asthma And Eczema Sufferers Have A Lower Risk Of Developing A Cancer Men who had a history of asthma or eczema generally had a lower risk of developing cancer, according to a study carried out by researchers at INRS Institut Armand-Frappier, the Research Centre of the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, and McGill University…...
  6. Share of Cost, Esophageal Cancer Risk Lower Than Expected For GERD Patients Share of Cost, The risk of esophageal cancer among patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is not as high as many may think, according to new research from University of Michigan gastroenterologists. GERD is considered a relative risk for developing esophageal adenocarcinoma, but the absolute risk is not known, says Joel Rubenstein, M.D., […]...
  7. Share of Cost, For Acid Reflux Disease Patients, Esophageal Cancer Risk Lower Than Expected Share of Cost, The risk of esophageal cancer among patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is not as high as many may think, according to new research from University of Michigan gastroenterologists. GERD is considered a relative risk for developing esophageal adenocarcinoma, but the absolute risk is not known, says Joel Rubenstein, M.D., […]...
  8. NICE Draft Guidance Gives People Living With Hepatitis C More Treatment Options NICE is currently updating part of its guidance on the use of peginterferon alfa and ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C. Reflecting changes in the licensed indications for peginterferon alfa, today’s draft guidance reaffirms the previous draft issued for public consultation in recommending wider use of these drugs, and, where appropriate, shorter treatment […]...
  9. New Endoscopic Device To Detect Esophageal Cancer A tiny light source and sensors at the end of an endoscope may provide a more accurate way to identify pre-cancerous cells in the lining of the esophagus....
  10. Scientists Link Relationship Among ADHD, Reading, Math Children with ADHD can sometimes have more difficulties on math and reading tests compared to their peers....
  11. Share of Cost, Could I Have LUPUS.gov Share of Cost, Could I Have LUPUS.gov: A federal website dedicated to the autoimmune disease that primarily affects women between ages 15 – 45 years. Each year more than 16,000 Americans develop this condition, which can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, blood, kidneys and brain. Learn about lupus, […]...
  12. Mississippi Health Benefits, there are two health insurance options that cover children Mississippi Health Benefits, there are two health insurance options that cover children...
Posted on Wednesday, Nov. 3rd 2010 6:31 AM | by Share of Cost | in Share of Cost | Comments Off on When Budgets Are Tight, There Are Better Options Than Colonoscopies For Colorectal Cancer Screening [Web First]