News tagged with intestinal polyps


Gattex approved for short bowel syndrome

(HealthDay)—Gattex (teduglutide) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat nutritional problems caused by short bowel syndrome.

Medications created Dec 22, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

An easier way to go: Making colonoscopy prep easier, more palatable

The most dreaded part of a colonoscopy is prepping for it. The day before the exam, patients often drink large amounts of a vile-tasting liquid, then it's off to the throne for the better part of the day and night.

Cancer created Nov 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Middle-aged diabetics may need earlier colon checks

(HealthDay) -- Researchers who say they've linked type 2 diabetes with earlier development of precancerous colon lesions recommend people with the blood sugar disorder start colorectal screenings at a younger ...

Diabetes created May 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Laxative-free CT colonography may be as accurate as colonoscopy in detecting high-risk polyps

A CT-scan-based form of virtual colonoscopy that does not require laxative preparation appears to be as effective as standard colonoscopy in identifying the intestinal polyps most likely to become cancerous. ...

Cancer created May 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Women who eat fish have lower colon polyp risk

(Medical Xpress) -- Women who eat at least three servings of fish per week have a reduced risk of developing some types of colon polyps according to a new study by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators.

Health created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast