Incidence of complicated appendicitis during the COVID-19 pandemic versus the pre-pandemic period: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 2782 pediatric …
Background: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted volume,
management strategies and patient outcomes of acute appendicitis. The aim of this …
management strategies and patient outcomes of acute appendicitis. The aim of this …
[HTML][HTML] Colorectal cancer screening in the COVID-19 era
A Kadakuntla, T Wang, K Medgyesy… - World journal of …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most diagnosed form of cancer and second most deadly
cancer worldwide. Introduction of better screening has improved both incidence and …
cancer worldwide. Introduction of better screening has improved both incidence and …
Disparities in cancer prevention in the COVID-19 era
Screening for cancer is a proven and recommended approach to prevent deaths from
cancer; screening can locate precursor lesions and/or cancer at early stages when it is …
cancer; screening can locate precursor lesions and/or cancer at early stages when it is …
Racial and ethnic disparities in early-onset colorectal cancer survival
Background Young adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) comprise a growing, yet
understudied, patient population. We estimated 5-year relative survival of early-onset CRC …
understudied, patient population. We estimated 5-year relative survival of early-onset CRC …
Trends in treatment of colorectal cancer and short-term outcomes during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden
Importance The COVID-19 pandemic has had a large impact on health care systems, not
least the treatment of malignant diseases, including colorectal cancer. Objective To …
least the treatment of malignant diseases, including colorectal cancer. Objective To …
AGA rapid review and guideline for SARS-CoV2 testing and endoscopy post-vaccination: 2021 update
This guideline provides updated recommendations on the role of preprocedure testing for
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) in individuals undergoing …
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) in individuals undergoing …
[HTML][HTML] A 'sludge audit'for health system colorectal cancer screening services
Objectives 'Sludge'(frictions or administrative burdens that make it difficult for people to attain
what they want or need) is an unexplored healthcare delivery factor that may contribute to …
what they want or need) is an unexplored healthcare delivery factor that may contribute to …
The impact of delaying colonoscopies during the COVID-19 pandemic on colorectal cancer detection and prevention
J Holland, M Cwintal, G Rigas, AJ Pang… - Surgical …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a partial to total shutdown of endoscopy in
many healthcare centers. This study aims to quantify the impact of the reduction in …
many healthcare centers. This study aims to quantify the impact of the reduction in …
[HTML][HTML] Cancer screening recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic: scoping review
SK Shah, PA McElfish - JMIR cancer, 2022 - cancer.jmir.org
Background: Cancer screening tests are recommended to prevent cancer-associated
mortality by detecting precancerous and cancerous lesions in early stages. The COVID-19 …
mortality by detecting precancerous and cancerous lesions in early stages. The COVID-19 …
Socioeconomic differences in help seeking for colorectal cancer symptoms during COVID-19: a UK-wide qualitative interview study
Background COVID-19 has led to rapid changes in healthcare delivery, raising concern that
these changes may exacerbate existing inequalities in patient outcomes. Aim To understand …
these changes may exacerbate existing inequalities in patient outcomes. Aim To understand …