Jennifer Coury, M.S. (OHSU)
Melinda Davis, Ph.D., M.C.R. (OHSU)
Jennifer Coury at colon health event
A giant, inflatable colon is used as an outreach tool to persuade people to get screened for cancer. Melinda Davis, Ph.D., and Jennifer Coury, M.S., shown, are co-authors on a new study that shows a combined effort of mailing stool-based tests and providing patient navigation to follow-up procedures significantly increased screenings for colorectal cancer in rural Oregon. (OHSU)
Clinical trial shows promising results for boosting colorectal cancer screening in rural areas
A giant, inflatable colon is used as an outreach tool to persuade people to get screened for cancer. Melinda Davis, Ph.D., and Jennifer Coury, M.S., are co-authors on a new study that shows a combined effort of mailing stool-based tests and providing patient navigation to follow-up procedures significantly increased screenings for colorectal cancer in rural Oregon. (OHSU)
Susan and Eric Stewart (Courtesy)
La aprobación de la FDA de un medicamento para un trastorno genético poco frecuente ofrece esperanza a las familias
FDA approval of drug for rare genetic disorder gives families hope
Ensayo clínico da resultados prometedores para estimular más pruebas de detección de cáncer colorrectal en áreas rurales
