colon polyps

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Should I be concerned about colon polyps?

Dr. Ajay Pal Singh explains that some colon polyps can lead to colon cancer and regular colonoscopies are important for prevention.

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AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening

Artificial intelligence reduced by twofold the rate at which precancerous polyps were missed in colorectal cancer screening, reports Mayo-led research team.