ADVISORY/Experts Available To Discuss Virtual Colonoscopy and Screening for Colon Cancer.Business Editors ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE) TOPIC: A study suggests virtual colonoscopy virtual colonoscopy n. A screening examination of the colon in which x-rays obtained by CAT scan are used to generate computerized three-dimensional images of the colonic mucosa. is more accurate than the conventional colonoscopy, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. an article by The Associated Press. By using computer-generated, three-dimensional images, a virtual colonoscopy can detect abnormal growths or polyps Polyps A tumor with a small flap that attaches itself to the wall of various vascular organs such as the nose, uterus and rectum. Polyps bleed easily, and if they are suspected to be cancerous they should be surgically removed. that may lead to colon cancer colon cancer, cancer of any part of the colon (often called the large intestine). Colon cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. . The study included 1,233 adults with an average risk of having colonic growths. Virtual colonoscopy had a 93.8 percent success rate for detecting polyps that were 10 millimeters in diameter and a 93.9 percent success rate for finding 8-millimeter growths. Conventional colonoscopy had an 87.5 percent success rate of discovering 10-millimeter growths and a 91.5 percent success rate for finding 8-millimeter growths. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: Dr. John Cox is a physician on the staff of the Texas Cancer Center, Dallas Southwest and on the staff of the Methodist Hospitals of Dallas. He also serves on the courtesy staffs of Parkland Memorial Hospital Parkland Memorial Hospital is a hospital located at 5201 Harry Hines Boulevard, just west of Oak Lawn in Dallas, Texas (USA). History The original hospital opened in 1894 on a 17-acre meadow located at Oak Lawn Avenue and Maple. , Medical Center Dallas Southwest, Medical Center at Lancaster and Zale Lipshy University Hospital. Dr. Cox's subspecialties include oncology and hematology. He has a particular interest in colon cancer. He advanced to Fellow of the American College of Physicians The American College of Physicians (ACP) is a national organization of doctors of internal medicine (internists), physicians who specialize in the prevention, detection and treatment of illnesses in adults. in 1988. 214-370-1000 john.cox@usoncology.com Dr. James Ehrlich is the medical director and founder Colorado Heart & Body Imaging, a preventive medical imaging facility using electron beam tomography Electron beam tomography is a specific form of computed axial tomography (CAT or CT) in which the X-Ray tube is not mechanically spun in order to rotate the source of X-Ray photons. (EBT EBT See: Earnings Before Taxes ) for early detection of coronary disease and cancer. He can discuss virtual colonoscopy, diagnostic imaging and early cancer prevention. He can also share his insight on contemporary and emerging screening practices. PR Contact: Dan Snyders 303-623-1190 x230 dan@gda-pr.com Samuel L. Kipper, M.D. is a nationally recognized nuclear medicine physician. For over 18 years, he served as Director of Nuclear Medicine at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside. His areas of expertise include PET imaging, nuclear oncology, and inflammation imaging. He is one of a few dedicated nuclear medicine specialists whose interests lie solely in nuclear medicine. Dr. Kippur has been the principal investigator in a wide range of clinical trials and research studies. Dr. Kipper is currently on staff at Pacific Coast Imaging, in Irvine, California. 714-389-1574 jason@grangepr.com Edward LaFaso is president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Full Body Scanning Management, Inc. and is responsible for planning and developing state-of-the-art medical diagnostic imaging facilities across the U.S. and overseas. His San Francisco Cardiac Center was involved in pioneering research on the virtual colonoscopy in partnership with the University of California The University of California has a combined student body of more than 191,000 students, over 1,340,000 living alumni, and a combined systemwide and campus endowment of just over $7.3 billion (8th largest in the United States). - San Diego School of Medicine, tracking patient progress and participating in pioneering research. He can discuss diagnostic and preventive imaging in the context of public policy, self-referred medicine, insurance coverage and early disease detection. PR Contact: Dan Snyders 303-623-1190 x230 dan@gda-pr.com ExpertSource cannot guarantee the immediate availability of these experts or their familiarity with this specific issue. ExpertSource provides academic and industry experts to the media at no charge. Journalists are encouraged to submit queries to ExpertSource when seeking experts on specific subjects. 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