Overall, colon cleansing was comparable in all three treatment arms ... compared with a 1-day preparation. Approximately one in four individuals undergoing colonoscopy has an inadequate bowel ...

Some patients pay out of pocket for colonoscopy prep ... "If patients choose colon cancer screening, the prep should be included." This would likely take legislative action because prescription drugs ...

The FIT results came back positive for 3.6% of the younger group and for 4.0% of those age 50 (RR 0.91, 95% CI 0.84-0.98).

Folks who take one of the popular GLP-1 weight-loss meds might end up with a cancelled endoscopy or colonoscopy New research ...

Who needs to worry about colon cancer, and what tests will we be able to use in the future for early cancer detection?

With colorectal cancer rates rising among young people, it’s important to know the signs that may mean colon cancer.

During a colonoscopy, your doctor will examine your entire colon, also known as the large intestine, by using a long, flexible tube called a colonoscope that has a light and a small camera on the end.

Colon cancers are increasing among younger Americans, so much so that experts advise colonoscopy screening begin at the age ...

Large polyps and colon cancers sporadically ooze small amounts of blood. If blood is detected, the patient must have a colonoscopy. Another more complex fecal test is Cologuard, repeated every ...

Because the drugs can also cause constipation ... Among 140 patients who underwent colonoscopy or a colonoscopy-plus-EGD, "inadequate bowel preparation" (stool retained in the bowel) was observed ...

Because the drugs can also cause constipation ... Among 140 patients who underwent colonoscopy or a colonoscopy-plus-EGD, "inadequate bowel preparation" (stool retained in the bowel) was observed ...