Douglas Rex, MD, a professor of medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine and director of endoscopy at Indiana University Hospital, shares his thoughts on colonoscopy as a promising tool ...

For many people, the mere idea of a colonoscopy — from the prep to the procedure itself — inspires a feeling of dread. Dr. Alexander Wilkes, a general surgeon with specialized fellowship training in ...

Researchers at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., have developed a new skills assessment tool for colonoscopy trainees, published in the Dec. 2010 issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, according to ...

Colonoscopy preparation kits consist of laxatives and electrolytes in tablet or liquid form. There are different types of kits — some are prescription, while others available are over the counter.

Medical experts are reassessing colonoscopy screening in seniors as evidence shows declining benefits and higher risks after ...

Colonoscopies with artificial intelligence (AI) demonstrate significantly better adenoma detection rates (ADRs) than most other endoscopic interventions, according to a new report. AI-based tools ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, for both men and ...

Patient navigation was more effective than usual care in increasing follow-up colonoscopy rates after an abnormal stool test result, a new randomized controlled trial revealed. The intervention led to ...