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Polyps
Summary
Description:
Discrete abnormal tissue masses that protrude into the lumen of the DIGESTIVE TRACT or the RESPIRATORY TRACT. Polyps can be spheroidal, hemispheroidal, or irregular mound-shaped structures attached to the MUCOUS MEMBRANE of the lumen wall either by a stalk, pedunculus, or by a broad base.
Also Known As:
Polyp
Networked: 5622
relevant articles (214 outcomes,
664 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Polyps
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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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Sulindac (Copal)
:
11 outcomes 16 studies in 85 results
:
FDA 15
Generic
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Barium
:
10 outcomes 37 studies in 200 results
: IBA
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Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
:
9 outcomes 28 studies in 151 results
:
FDA 80
Generic
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celecoxib (Celebrex)
:
7 outcomes 12 studies in 45 results
:
FDA 2
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Steroids
:
7 outcomes 4 studies in 39 results
: IBA
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
:
6 outcomes 6 studies in 33 results
: IBA
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Budesonide (Pulmicort)
:
6 outcomes 2 studies in 20 results
:
FDA 10
Generic
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Tamoxifen
:
5 outcomes 20 studies in 138 results
:
FDA 12
Generic
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Betamethasone (Celestone)
:
5 outcomes 1 study in 8 results
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FDA 4
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Prednisolone (Predate)
:
4 outcomes in 11 results
:
FDA 55
Generic
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Diseases Related to Polyps
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Adenoma (Adenomas)
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Neoplasms (Cancer)
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Polyps
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Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis)
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Hemorrhage
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Key Therapies for Polyps
Efficacy Chart >>
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Enema (Enemas)
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10 outcomes 23 studies in 184 results
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Colectomy
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8 outcomes 12 studies in 177 results
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Colonoscopes
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6 outcomes 6 studies in 97 results
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Lasers (Laser)
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6 outcomes 4 studies in 76 results
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Surgical Instruments (Clip)
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5 outcomes 10 studies in 137 results
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