Antoni Castells
Antoni Castells is a prominent Spanish gastroenterologist and the director of the Hospital Clínic in Barcelona. He is best known for his research in colorectal cancer screening, particularly regarding the effectiveness of non-invasive tests such as the fecal occult blood test (FOBT) compared to more invasive procedures like colonoscopy. Recently, he led a significant study published in The Lancet that demonstrated the equivalence of both screening methods in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer, providing crucial insights into cancer prevention strategies.
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Spain:
Doctor Antoni Castells led a research project confirming the validity of the fecal occult blood test.
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Ecuador:
Antoni Castells is one of the coordinators of the research who stated that the results demonstrate the similar efficacy of both strategies in detecting colorectal cancer.
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Andorra:
Antoni Castells is the director of the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona and coordinated the research study.
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Spain:
Antoni Castells is the director of the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona and the coordinator of the research on colorectal cancer screening.
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