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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Faecal immunochemical test"”.
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An analysis of the utility of quantitative faecal immunochemical tests in screening and symptomatic populations
… cancer (CRC) using annual or biennial guaiac faecal occult blood tests (gFOBT) reduces mortality and incidence. The faecal immunochemical test (FIT) uses technology that is analytically more sensitive and specific for human haemoglobin (Hb) than gFOBT.<b><br/></b><b><br/></b><b>Methods</b>: An …
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Retrospective analysis of National Bowel Screening Programme outcomes in Hawke’s Bay: The need to achieve equity
… who returned a negative, positive or spoilt faecal immunochemical test (FIT) kit were compared. Regression models were to identify current and future trends for colonoscopy services. The number of histology samples taken were analysed by gender and ethnicity. Findings: Pasifika returned a …
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A better FIT: Risk stratification of screening intervals and FIT thresholds in bowel cancer screening
… (eligibility), or at the point of the screening test via stratified screening intervals and/or referral thresholds for colonoscopy. The focus of my thesis is risk-stratified faecal immunochemical test (FIT) thresholds and screening intervals. In order for risk stratification of bowel cancer …
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A qualitative exploration of healthcare workers' perspectives on and experiences with colorectal cancer screening in the Western and Eastern Cape
… However, CRC screening and specifically faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) is not currently offered in the public healthcare sector in SA. Before implementing any sort of screening test, it is important to address health system related factors that are specific to the South African …