The decrease was even more dramatic in rural parts of the U.S., according to a July 4 report from the American Journal of Managed Care. Historically, family physicians have performed colonoscopies in ...

The push to start routine colorectal cancer screening at age 45 has expanded the eligible pool by millions, and as demand rises, gastroenterologists and facilities are facing growing concerns about ...

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Colorectal cancer is preventable and ‘highly treatable’ if detected early, according to the National Cancer Institute.Photograph: Halfpoint/Getty Images Colorectal cancer is the third-most diagnosed ...

I had my first colonoscopy performed when I turned 50. After I had my last colonoscopy at 60, my doctor recommended I have one performed every three years, rather than the normal five-year schedule, ...

Researchers report that the period between colonoscopies can be extended from 10 to 15 years for people with an initial negative screening and no family history of colorectal cancer. They said ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study adds to evidence that people who get screened for colon cancer are less likely to end up dying of the disease. But it matters what doctor performs the test, ...

WORCESTER - The next time you need a colonoscopy, make sure you read the fine print if your health insurance coverage is with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The insurer changed its policy, ...

Use of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted colonoscopy led to a greater removal rate of exclusively benign lesions compared with colonoscopies that did not use AI, according to data analyzed from a ...

Background and Aim: The technical performance of colonoscopy performed in deeply sedated patients differs from that performed without sedation or under minimal to moderate sedation. The aim of this ...