A colonoscopy is a screening test used to help detect potential health problems in the colon, such as polyps, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and colorectal cancer. It’s estimated that 34% of ...
Approximately one in four individuals undergoing colonoscopy has an inadequate bowel preparation. Data from two retrospective studies indicate that 42–48% of colon polyps are missed on ...
New research from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests that one's biological age, which can be higher than his or her chronological age – ...
All gastroenterologists are qualified to perform colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and upper GI endoscopy. Additional training may be needed to perform procedures used to treat gallbladder, liver, and ...
It is time for all endoscopists, regardless of what agent(s) they prefer for purgation, to adopt a split-dose regimen for colonoscopy preparation. The scale rates three sections of the colon ...
What is the fastest way to clean out your colon? If you need to clean out your colon for a colonoscopy or other medical procedure, your healthcare provider will advise you on bowel prep. A bowel prep ...