Doctors are less likely to spot colon polyps in people who get a colonoscopy late in the day compared to those who are first in line, according to a new study. The findings support previous work ...

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Get a colonoscopy. But the American Cancer Society has recently changed it's guidelines for the cancer screening, now recommending you get your first one at the age of 45.

ANSWER: The risk of cognitive decline after colonoscopy is very low. I could not find any data suggesting a significant risk of long-term (more than a day or two) changes to thinking or memory ...

They are called “same-day surgery centers,’’ leading patients to expect a quick in-and-out for a routine procedure. But the experience was anything but routine for Rekhaben Shah, 67, who ...

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Study examines repeat colonoscopy in patients with polyps referred for surgery without biopsy-proven cancer Date: January 28, 2014 Source: American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Summary ...

Ambulatory surgery centers provide same-day surgical care for common procedures, such as colonoscopies, cataract surgeries, hip and knee replacements, and surgical treatment of enlarged prostates.

Donna Brent, 54, of rural LeRoy, holds hands with her youngest son, Paul, 17. Since her successful battle against colon cancer, Donna has become an advocate for early detection through colonoscopy.

Artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopy improved the overall detection of adenomas compared with conventional colonoscopy, according to a recent study.

Rick Mastalerz underwent eight rounds of chemotherapy, 28 days of radiation and surgery at the Mass. General Cancer Center to remove the tumor. Thankfully, he's now in remission.