Predicting colorectal cancer (CRC) based on fecal microbiota presents a promising method for non-invasive screening of CRC, but the optimization of classification models remains an unaddressed question. The purpose of this study was to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of different supervised machine-learning models in predicting CRC in two independent eastern and western populations. T...

BACKGROUND To identify correlates of adherence to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening guidelines in average-risk Canadians. METHODS 2003 Canadian Community Health Survey Cycle 2.1 respondents who were at least 50 years old, without past or present CRC and living in Ontario, Newfoundland, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia were included. Outcomes, defined according to current CRC screening guide...

PURPOSE Since 2004, the National Cancer Screening Program of Korea has included colorectal cancer screening based on primary screening with the fecal occult blood test (FOBT). We report on the clinical features of colorectal cancer detected by the National Cancer Screening Program. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 577 patients who underwent elective surgery for colorectal cancer at the Seo...

CONTEXT Preventive care has been shown as a high-value health care service. Many employers now offer expanded coverage of preventive care to encourage utilization. OBJECTIVE To determine whether expanding coverage is an effective means to encourage utilization. DESIGN Comparison of screening rates before and after introduction of deductible-free coverage. SETTING People insured through la...

INTRODUCTION Colonoscopy workload for endoscopy services in Western countries is increasing markedly because of the implementation of faecal occult blood-based mass screening programmes against colorectal cancer (CRC). We therefore explored the possibility of using a combination of faecal tests to prioritize the access to colonoscopy with criteria other than symptoms and/or time of referral. ...

OBJECTIVE This study aims to describe adherence to seven clinical preventive services among Spanish adults with diabetes, to compare adherence with people without diabetes and to identify predictor of adherence to multiple practices among adults with diabetes. DESIGN Cross-sectional study based on data obtained from the European Health Survey for Spain 2009 and the Spanish National Health Sur...

PURPOSE This study aims to investigate the current situation of national colorectal cancer screening by analyzing participation rates, positive rates of screening methods and screening rate of secondary screening tests in colorectal screening of the national cancer screening program in 2008. MATERIALS AND METHODS With database about target population and screened individuals of the national c...