However, the prep for a colonoscopy is another story. You may need to drink a lot of fluids, spend quite a bit of time in the ...

[15] All subjects were instructed to consume a low-fiber diet for 2 days prior to colonoscopy and were given the option of consuming a PEG-based preparation using one of the following dosing ...

Some patients pay out of pocket for colonoscopy prep, according to a recent study, and many leaders are concerned about how that could affect screening volumes. Gastroenterologist Eric Shah, MD, at ...

Physicians should offer patients verbal and written instructions for all components of prep, patient navigation with phone or virtual messaging to guide patients through the process, a low-fiber or ...

The UAB Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is an integral part of one of the nation's largest health systems. Nationally known for our compassionate care, cutting-edge research, and ...

Folks who take one of the popular GLP-1 weight-loss meds might end up with a cancelled endoscopy or colonoscopy New research ...

If you have an upcoming colonoscopy, you may be wondering what ... gentle movement, and specific diet choices. Remember to look out for more severe side effects like significant bleeding or ...

It’s good news in the fight against colorectal cancer: A new test can detect the disease with a simple blood draw. But don’t ...

If no polyps or cancers are found, the average patient can wait 10 years before having another colonoscopy. Fecal tests can be done at home. Patients collect a stool sample and mail it to or drop ...

Can we talk about this randomized trial of screening colonoscopy for colon cancer and ... based on this study looking at other ethnicities, diet. All those things weren't really explained in ...

Approximately one in four individuals undergoing colonoscopy has an inadequate bowel preparation. Data from two retrospective studies indicate that 42–48% of colon polyps are missed on ...