Today, the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer (MSTFCRC) released updated guidelines for optimizing bowel preparation before colonoscopy, refining best practices from its 2014 ...

You shouldn’t skip your colonoscopy just because you have hypoglycemia. Instead, you’ll need to adjust the way you prepare for the procedure to reduce your chance of having a hypoglycemic event. Share ...

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.

Since colorectal cancer is on the rise in people younger than age 50, national guidelines have recently pushed the starting age for colorectal cancer screening down to 45. We need to spread the word.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends adults 45 to 75 years old get colorectal cancer screenings. Most people need ...

An adequate bowel preparation is defined as one that permits the detection of all polyps >5 mm in size. While providing a conceptual framework for understanding an acceptable preparation, this ...

October 1, 2010 — A novel method of distending the colon during colonoscopy — water infusion — is more comfortable than air insufflation and enhances patients' tolerance and willingness to undergo the ...

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, which involves drinking a liquid that helps evacuate your bowels, gives your doctor the best possible view of your colon during colorectal cancer screenings. But the process has long ...