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CHICAGO — Patient recall of colonoscopy findings and follow-up procedures fades quickly, according to a new study. "Most patients were not able to recall the number of polyps detected if the ...

Increased demand for colonoscopies has prompted healthcare leaders to hone preventive screening, service delivery and innovation strategies in recent years.1 While the detection of polyps during ...

Colonoscopy is considered the 'gold standard' for detection and removal of premalignant lesions in the colon. However, studies suggest that colonoscopy is less protective for right-sided than for left ...

This randomized controlled trial provides unique data on the effectiveness of CTC as an investigative tool for patients with symptoms that are suggestive of bowel cancer. About one third of patients ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The American Cancer Society estimates there will be more than 106,000 new cases of colon cancer across the U.S. in 2022. One of those cases impacted the News 2 family. Julie Luck ...

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S., but those diagnosed have a 90% survival rate when it’s detected early. With one in three adults over the age of 50 passing on the ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Back to Healio The PillCam Colon 2 system was inferior ...

Your health insurance will typically cover a colonoscopy in full, provided it’s a screening and you meet certain eligibility ...