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How Old Is Too Old for a Colonoscopy?
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How Old Is Too Old for a Colonoscopy?

Medscape Medical News > Features Carolyn Crist August 26, 2024 Colonoscopy remains the gold standard method for detecting colorectal cancer (CRC) and removing precancerous polyps. The recommended age for CRC screening in the United States spans 45-75 years, with the benefits of colonoscopy diminishing considerably after this point. Older adults are much more likely to...

Repurposing finds new uses for old medicines
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Repurposing finds new uses for old medicines

by Vittoria D’alessio, Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation Magazine There are many benefits to repurposing “old” drugs to tackle diseases for which treatment is lacking. Credit: Towfiqu barbhuiya via Unsplash Medicines that have been approved to medicate one ailment are being repurposed to treat others, saving lives and giving fresh hope to millions saddled...