Effectiveness of the Salivary Occult Blood Test as a Screening Method for Periodontal Status

2011 ◽  
Vol 82 (4) ◽  
pp. 581-587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshihiro Shimazaki ◽  
Sumio Akifusa ◽  
Toru Takeshita ◽  
Yukie Shibata ◽  
Yasufumi Doi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Test ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Occult Blood ◽  
Occult Blood Test ◽  
Periodontal Status

Fecal Occult Blood Test as a Screening Method for Asymptomatic Patients with Colorectal Neoplasia

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 435-440
Author(s):  
Kyung-Koo Han ◽  
Chang-Ho Youn ◽  
Hae-Jin Ko ◽  
A-Sol Kim ◽  
Hyo-Min Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Test ◽  
Fecal Occult Blood Test ◽  
Colorectal Neoplasia ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Occult Blood ◽  
Fecal Occult Blood ◽  
Occult Blood Test ◽  
Fecal Occult ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients

scholarly journals Colorectal cancer screening: Barriers to the faecal occult blood test (FOBT) and colonoscopy in Singapore

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 207-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sook Kwin Yong ◽  
Whee Sze Ong ◽  
Gerald Choon-Huat Koh ◽  
Richard Ming Chert Yeo ◽  
Tam Cam Ha
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Family History ◽  
Blood Test ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Occult Blood ◽  
Faecal Occult Blood Test ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Occult Blood Test ◽  
Crc Screening ◽  
Faecal Occult

Introduction: This study aims to identify the barriers to adopting faecal occult blood test (FOBT) and colonoscopy as colorectal cancer (CRC) screening methods among the eligible target population of Singapore. Materials and methods: This study was previously part of a randomised controlled trial reported elsewhere. Data was collected from Singapore residents aged 50 and above, via a household sample survey. The study recruited subjects who were aware of CRC screening methods, and interviewed them about the barriers to screening that they faced. Collected results on barriers to each screening method were analysed separately. Results: Out of the 343 subjects, 85 (24.8%) recruited knew about FOBT and/or colonoscopy. Most of the respondents (48.9%) cited not having symptoms as the reason for not using the FOBT. This is followed by inconvenience (31.1%), not having any family history of colon cancer (28.9%), lack of time (28.9%) and lack of reminders/recommendation (28.9%). Of the respondents who indicated not choosing colonoscopy as a screening method, more than one-half (54.8%) identified not having any symptoms as the main barrier for them, followed by not having any family history (38.7%) and having a healthy/low-risk lifestyle (29.0%). There was no difference between the reported barriers to each of the screening methods and the respondents’ dwelling types. Conclusions: Lack of knowledge, particularly the misconceptions of not having symptoms and being healthy, were identified as the main barriers to FOBT and colonoscopy as screening methods. Interventions to increase the uptake of CRC screening in this population should be tailored to address this misconception.

Sa107 THE ROLE OF FECAL OCCULT BLOOD TEST IN THE EVALUATION OF ANEMIA IN THE INTENSIVE-CARE UNIT: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY ASSESSING THE CLINICAL UTILITY OF THE TEST

2021 ◽  
Vol 160 (6) ◽  
pp. S-423-S-424
Author(s):  
Thanita Thongtan ◽  
Anasua Deb ◽  
Ashley Maveddat ◽  
Paibul Suriyawongpaisal ◽  
Passisd Laoveeravat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Blood Test ◽  
Clinical Utility ◽  
Fecal Occult Blood Test ◽  
Occult Blood ◽  
Fecal Occult Blood ◽  
Occult Blood Test ◽  
Fecal Occult
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