Endoscopy procedures for the digestive system—upper endoscopy and colonoscopy—are similar in that they require preparation ...

Before a colonoscopy, it’s important to follow any dietary instructions your doctor gives you so your bowels are fully prepped for the procedure. But did you know that what you eat after a ...

A colonoscopy is a procedure used to diagnose and treat some digestive conditions but is not routinely performed to diagnose ...

Hello, and thank you for joining us today for what promises to be a lively discussion about screening for colon cancer. My name is Perry Wilson. I am an associate professor of medicine at the Yale ...

So here's one rite of post-50 passage that far too many of us ignore, the colonoscopy. But once you get the facts, you can put your fears to rest and make sure your colon is clean, healthy ...

When it comes to health screenings, a colonoscopy might not top your list of priorities, but perhaps it should. Colon cancer, often dubbed the 'silent killer,' is largely preventable with timely ...

Snoring while under conscious sedation during colonoscopy is a strong predictor of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a recent study by Ala Sharara et al. “Although snoring is commonly ...

Patients have options when it comes to effectively screening for colon cancer. Options include non-invasive stool tests, which can be taken at home, and direct visualization tests, the most ...