Prepping for colonoscopy? Expert offers tips to make things easier
Everyone knows that colonoscopies save lives, but that doesn't make drinking a lot of liquid laxatives in preparation for the procedure any less daunting.
Nov 4, 2024
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Surgical Procedures, Operative: News and Research on Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
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Hormone therapy tied to higher risk for new irritable bowel syndrome
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with an increased risk for developing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in postmenopausal women, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of ...
Oct 31, 2024
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Don't skip colonoscopy for new blood-based colon cancer screening, study says
Newly available blood tests to screen for colorectal cancer sound far more appealing than a standard colonoscopy. Instead of clearing your bowels and undergoing an invasive procedure, the tests require only a simple blood ...
Oct 28, 2024
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Computer-aided detection colonoscopies tied to improved adenoma detection rate
Compared with conventional colonoscopy, computer-aided detection (CADe) system-enhanced colonoscopies have an increased rate of adenomas per colonoscopy and higher adenoma detection rates, according to a review published ...
Oct 22, 2024
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Updated colorectal cancer screening effective for adults 45–50, study suggests
The updated national colorectal cancer screening guidelines that recommend screening begin at age 45—rather than 50—can benefit younger adults, a new Kaiser Permanente study found.
Oct 21, 2024
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Lynch syndrome: New patient database of genetic condition aims to prevent cancer
A new database of all patients with Lynch syndrome aims to improve treatment and prevention for those at high-risk of cancer.
Oct 14, 2024
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Colonoscopies among the young are on the rise
Colon cancers are increasing among younger Americans, so much so that experts advised in 2021 that colonoscopy screening begins at the age of 45, not 50 as had been previously recommended.
Oct 4, 2024
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GLP-1 weight-loss meds could interfere with endoscopy, colonoscopy
Food left in the stomach or stool left in the bowel can impede a doctor's ability to successfully perform an endoscopy or colonoscopy.
Oct 1, 2024
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Q&A: Why your flu shot might come with a colon cancer test
Colorectal cancer cases are rising among younger people, striking even folks without obvious risk factors.
Oct 1, 2024
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Humor could help people engage with colorectal cancer information, study suggests
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is no laughing matter. It's the second-leading cause of cancer deaths globally, according to the World Health Organization. But new research led by the University at Buffalo suggests that humor can ...
Sep 18, 2024
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