Some colonoscopy patients insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will only be eligible for moderate sedation. Gastroenterologist Dr. Seth Kaufer talks with people inside a giant inflatable ...

If you’ve been putting off a colonoscopy, you’re not alone. The fasting is uncomfortable, the prep is disagreeable, and the procedure itself requires you to be put to sleep. But colonoscopies are more ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I’m not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...

More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Medical professionals generally agree that getting a ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...

In Nebraska, a law went into effect requiring insurance companies to cover every part of colorectal cancer screenings. The new law requires insurance companies to cover the removal of polyps, any ...

An Aug. 12 study published in The Lancet found that routine use of artificial intelligence in colonoscopy procedures may reduce endoscopists’ ability to detect precancerous polyps when AI is not ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gastro Concepts, a team committed to advancing safety and efficiency in gastroenterology, today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug ...

Celebrity couple Iya Villania and Drew Arellano underwent a colonoscopy procedure together earlier this week. The Kapuso host shared glimpses of what happened after their procedure on her Instagram ...