Colonoscopy prep typically involves changing your diet a few days beforehand and taking liquid or pill laxatives that cause ...

The benefits of colonoscopies are considered to be considerably diminished after this age. This is due to the risks involved with colonoscopy preparation, which can cause dehydration and electrolyte ...

A large Australian study has uncovered new evidence linking the presence of two different types of bowel polyps to a ...

Colonoscopy billing can be very complex, hinging on distinctions between screening and diagnostic intent. A single ICD-10 code, CPT selection or missing modifier can shift a procedure from fully ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Risks for CRC and CRC-specific death were lower for 15 years in the group with a negative first colonoscopy.

You already know how important it is to get screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45, and the recent tragic passing ...

November 3, 2011 (National Harbor, Maryland/Washington, DC) — The risk for both distal (left-sided) and proximal (right-sided) colorectal cancer (CRC) dropped after older patients had colonoscopy, ...

Colon cancer is common and it's preventable. Early detection saves lives. Have you been putting your colonoscopy off?

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Inviting adults to colorectal cancer screening at age 60 shifts diagnoses to earlier stages without ...

Colonoscopies are a regular part of routine care for people with Crohn’s disease. Use these tips to make colonoscopy prep ...

Direct access colonoscopy (DAC), which bypasses pre-procedure consultation, offers comparable success to office-scheduled colonoscopy (OSC) performed in consultation with a provider and may ...