Pre- and postoperative colonoscopy care does not increase the risk of periprosthetic joint infection in total joint arthroplasty patients, according to a May 7 study published in JAMA Network. The ...

Colonoscopies are a dreaded rite of passage for many middle-age adults. The promise has been that if you endure the awkwardness and invasiveness of having a camera travel the length of your large ...

Some Iowa doctors are expressing concerns over a land mark study that questions the effectiveness of colonoscopies. The study — the largest of its kind — was recently published in The New England ...

Virtual colonoscopy is nearly as accurate as the real thing, and both methods far outperform three other standard screening methods for colon cancer, German researchers report. Their study of more ...

If you’re at the age where colorectal screening is recommended to prevent colon cancer (between 45 and 75), you might see the new, landmark study published in the New England Journal of Medicine as ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new large-scale study found limited effectiveness of colonoscopies on cancer death rates, potentially dimming the usefulness of the medical practice. Current United States ...

Millions of people get colonoscopies each year to screen for colorectal cancer. Experts share strategies that can make the experience as smooth as possible. By Trisha Pasricha Dr. Trisha Pasricha is a ...

NEW DELHI: As colorectal cancer cases rise, the advice to undergo periodic colonoscopy - a test that includes inserting a flexible tube in the rectum to look for any swelling or tissue growth that can ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR)– A new study out of ...