[15] All subjects were instructed to consume a low-fiber diet for 2 days prior to colonoscopy and were given the option of consuming a PEG-based preparation using one of the following dosing ...

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

But colonoscopy preparation protocols -- which involve a 24-hour clear liquid diet to empty the colon -- "appear to confer a protective effect and decrease the risks of food retention," she added.

It’s good news in the fight against colorectal cancer: A new test can detect the disease with a simple blood draw. But don’t ...

Some patients pay out of pocket for colonoscopy prep, according to a recent study, and many leaders are concerned about how that could affect screening volumes. Gastroenterologist Eric Shah, MD, at ...

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

If you have an upcoming colonoscopy, you may be wondering what ... gentle movement, and specific diet choices. Remember to look out for more severe side effects like significant bleeding or ...

If no polyps or cancers are found, the average patient can wait 10 years before having another colonoscopy. Fecal tests can be done at home. Patients collect a stool sample and mail it to or drop ...

John de Csepel, MD, a GI specialist and chief medical officer at medical supply company Olympus, has lauded the lowered screening age and the new study's results.

Delays in cancer registration probably led to a major underestimation of the effectiveness of screening colonoscopy in ...

it is critical to develop and implement initiatives to improve screening for all," she said. More information: Find out more about colonoscopy prep at the Cleveland Clinic.