Predictive model may assist patients, providers in decision making for advanced neoplasia

A predictive model for advanced colorectal neoplasia may help increase colorectal cancer screening adherence, according to a study published in Gut.“The study examined whether and how well phenotypic factors (socio-demographic factors, lifestyle factors, and personal and family medical history) can separate risk for advanced colorectal neoplasia among average-risk persons due for colorectal cancer screening,” Thomas Imperiale, MD, from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine, told Healio Gastroenterology. “The results suggest that the riskRead More