Colon cancers are increasing among younger Americans, so much so that experts advised in 2021 that colonoscopy screening begins at the age of 45, not 50 as had been previously recommended. Now, research shows the new guideline may have led to a tripling in the use of the gold-standard screen among folks ages 45 to...
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Is Routine Colonoscopy Warranted for Appendicitis Patients?
Miriam Davis September 22, 2023 Appendicitis is widely known to be associated with colon cancer. Consider a 2020 meta-analysis finding that appendicitis increases the risk of colon cancer 10 fold. It is now standard practice for appendicitis patients to have preoperative imaging and intra-operative investigations to check for co-existing colon cancer. But should all appendicitis...
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How Old Is Too Old for a Colonoscopy?
Medscape Medical News > Features Carolyn Crist August 26, 2024 Colonoscopy remains the gold standard method for detecting colorectal cancer (CRC) and removing precancerous polyps. The recommended age for CRC screening in the United States spans 45-75 years, with the benefits of colonoscopy diminishing considerably after this point. Older adults are much more likely to...
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Gastroenterologist offers tips to make colonoscopy bowel prep easier
by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure. The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities such as polyps, tumors or inflammation, aiding in the detection and prevention of...
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Do I need a colonoscopy? Explore an at-home colon cancer screening option
by Melissa Moore, Rush University Medical Center Credit: Teona Swift from PexelsWe know that a colonoscopy is the most effective tool for the early detection and prevention of colon cancer. But anyone who has ever had a colonoscopy also knows that it’s not necessarily something to look forward to. “Many patients are hesitant to undergo this...
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Foods To Eat And Avoid Before A Colonoscopy, According To A Gastroenterologist
Story by Erin Marie • Yesterday 6:00 AM Using a long, pliable tube equipped with a small camera at the end, a doctor performs a colonoscopy by inserting the instrument into the patient’s rectum in order to thoroughly examine the colon for abnormalities (via Mayo Clinic). In an exclusive interview, Health Digest spoke with Dr. Joseph J. Jennings, gastroenterologist...
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EXPERTS: DON’T SKIP COLONOSCOPY DUE TO THAT STUDY IN THE NEWS
The controversy stems from a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine on a large Nordic-European clinical trial. National news articles covering the study highlighted a finding that colonoscopies only cut the risk of colon cancer by about 18% and didn’t substantially reduce deaths—which is far different than previous multiple studies showing that colonoscopy does,...
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Video: Prepare for colon cancer screening with confidence
by Mayo Clinic Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A colonoscopy is an exam used to detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine, or colon, and rectum. It’s an important exam that’s performed to check for colon cancer. But some would agree that preparing for the colonoscopy is worse than the exam itself. In this Mayo Clinic...
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How to make comparing prices of an MRI or colonoscopy as easy as shopping for a new laptop
by Morgan Henderson, Morgane Mouslim, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Health researchers have long argued that the key to reining in surging health care costs is to tackle the high prices of services, and one potential way to do this is to provide patients with price transparency. That is, if people know how much a procedure such as a...
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Delaying colonoscopy following abnormal stool test increases risk of colorectal cancer
VETERANS AFFAIRS RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS IMAGE: STUDY CO-AUTHOR DR. SAMIR GUPTA, CHIEF OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AT THE VA SAN DIEGO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, SAYS SOME PATIENTS AND PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS MISUNDERSTAND THE RESULTS OF ABNORMAL STOOL BLOOD SCREENING. CREDIT: CHRISTOPHER MENZIE A new Veterans Affairs study finds that delays in undergoing colonoscopy following an abnormal stool test increase...
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