Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Different colonoscopy preps may contain different mixes of laxatives in liquid or ...

For 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 ...

Bowel preparation is a critical prerequisite for the success of colonoscopy procedures, as it ensures adequate visualisation of the colonic mucosa and maximises the detection of lesions. Recent ...

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the U.S. and the second leading cancer death cause worldwide. But there’s good news: It’s also one of the most ...

Sometimes, the preparation solution to clear the bowels before a colonoscopy does not work, or only partially works. A person can speak with their doctor about ways to make the prep more effective.

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An artificial intelligence (AI) tool that runs on a smartphone can help patients scheduled for a colonoscopy evaluate on their own how well they do with bowel cleansing, and may be an alternative ...

Providers should prescribe patients with an afternoon colonoscopy same-day bowel preparation instead of the split-dose alternative, Medscape reports. Madison Heights, Mich.-based Ascension St. John ...

Long waiting times for appointments as well as patients’ education levels increase the risk of poor bowel preparation in adult patients undergoing colonoscopy, according to a report in BMC ...

Norgine B.V. has today presented new public survey data at United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Week 2018, which show that almost nine in ten people questioned across five major EU countries expect ...