Many people can have polyps and, like Andy, have no symptoms. A polyp can take as many as 10 to 15 years to develop into ...

Fasting and bowel preparation before colonoscopy can lead to intravascular volume depletion, but rigorous assessment of its ...

A considerable proportion of bowel preparation claims for screening colonoscopy involve patient cost-sharing, according to a research letter published online June 20 in Gastroenterology.

I had a symptom of colon cancer and family history, so I got a colonoscopy. It was expensive, and insurance was a nightmare, ...

Spanish study reveals that rapid fecal test is as effective as colonoscopy in detecting colorectal cancer in its early stages ...

ORIGINAL ARTICLE Bowel preparation for performing a colonoscopy: prospective randomized comparison study between a low-volume solution of polyethylene glycol and bisacodyl versus bisacodyl and a ...

Out-of-pocket expenses for bowel preparation may limit access to colonoscopy, potentially delaying diagnosis and treatment, ...

By sharing her own experiences and helping athletes see their value, Anne has truly become the ultimate “coach.” When she ...

Here are six recent studies and data points on the cost and effectiveness of colonoscopies, as reported by Becker’s: 1. A study published in Gastroenterology found that despite ACA requirements ...

Carrie Klamut found herself without a job for over a year. She didn’t know a tumor was growing inside her colon while she put ...

Any type of colon surgery needs to be done on a clean and empty colon. You will be put on a special diet before surgery and may need to use laxative drinks and/or enemas to get all of the stool out of ...

Widespread noncompliance with federal cost-sharing rules exists, particularly impacting Medicare beneficiaries and patient-preferred prep options, study finds.