More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Medical professionals generally agree that getting a ...

Capsule endoscopy options in the gastroenterology field have grown, though colonoscopy remains the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening. How do these two different screening methods compare?

This was a prospective, single center pilot analysis comparing the efficacy of CCE against routine screening colonoscopy at a tertiary care center (University Hospital of Basel, Switzerland). Patient ...

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.

A colonoscopy can help your doctor find precancerous polyps, early colorectal cancer, or other health conditions that may be affecting your colon or rectum. Early diagnosis and treatment may improve ...

Colonoscopy prep may cause symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. The choice of prep, dosing schedule, and food and drink a person consumes may help manage the uncomfortable side effects. Colonoscopy ...