With the recent release of a colonoscopy study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, news spread quickly through large media outlets suggesting colonoscopies may not be as effective at reducing cancer deaths as previously thought. Regardless of these news stories, this one study's findings shouldn't deter anyone from getting checked for colorectal cancer. Numerous studies have been done to show colonoscopy effectiveness in early cancer detection and prevention. Colonoscopies remain ... [Read More]
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Age Drops from 50 to 45
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Recent studies show a rise in colorectal cancer rates among individuals younger than 50 years of age, prompting ACS and USPSTF (U.S. Preventative Services Task Force) to lower the recommended screening age to 45 for those at average risk of developing colorectal cancer. Getting screened even younger and more often may be recommended for those at higher ... [Read More]
Austin Gastroenterology Celebrates 20 Years Serving Central Texas
For Immediate Release Austin Gastroenterology Contact: Diane Baker (512) 796-1048 DianeB@AustinGastro.com Central Texas’ Largest Gastroenterology Practice Celebrates 20 years Austin, TX – (August 1, 2020) –Austin Gastroenterology is celebrating its 20th anniversary serving the Central Texas community. The first and largest group of physicians in Central Texas specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of digestive and liver diseases, Austin Gastroenterology’s 34 ... [Read More]
Austin Gastro Partners with Pinnacle to Provide Liver Disease Research Center in the Austin Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Emily Schmitz MedVoicePR Mobile: 512-630-8068 Email: emily@medvoicepr.com Austin Gastroenterology Partners with Pinnacle to Launch Liver Disease Research Center in Westlake WHAT: Austin Gastroenterology has teamed up with Pinnacle Clinical Research to open a first-of its-kind liver disease research center in Central Texas. Austin Gastroenterology is the largest physician group in Central Texas that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and ... [Read More]
