If your doctor needs images of your colon, you may be required to use laxatives or enemas before the MRI. You also may need to fast for 4 to 6 hours before the exam.

A virtual colonoscopy is used to identify abnormalities in your colon and rectum, which are both part of your large intestine. In this procedure, pictures of the inside of your large intestine are ...

The use of magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, may offer a more tolerable alternative to conventional colonoscopy in screening for colon cancer, new research suggests.

On April 11, 2013, Kimberly Dull became the first woman in Illinois—and one of the first in the United States—to take part in a clinical trial of an investigational, non-invasive procedure for ...

MRI scans, a crucial diagnostic tool, require careful consideration. Metals in the body, pregnancy, and kidney issues pose risks, necessitating disclosure to doctors. Claustrophobia and loud ...

The use of magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, may offer a more tolerable alternative to conventional colonoscopy in screening for colon cancer, new research suggests.