Researchers conducted a prospective, randomized study of 249 patients with positive fecal occult blood tests. Patients either received a standard forward-viewing colonoscopy or a full-spectrum ...
Most Americans hear “colorectal cancer screening” and think “colonoscopy” — the unpleasant cleanse, the snakelike scope, the wobbly ride home. It’s a process that’s undeniably inconvenient, yet one we ...
You've just turned 50 and you know you need to make That Appointment … to schedule your first colonoscopy. But you're putting it off. You've heard the prep is really unpleasant; who wants to go ...
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, ...
Lieberman DA, Weiss DG. One-time screening for colorectal cancer with combined fecal occult-blood testing and examination of the distal colon. N Engl J Med 2001;345:555-60. Question: Which screening ...
Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It typically begins as a small growth of tissue called a polyp in the lining of the colon or rectum. While not all polyps become cancerous, ...
As of July 27, 2021, a total of 1,225 general acute care hospitals disclosed commercial negotiated prices for colonoscopy (Current Procedure Terminology code: 45378) according to the price ...
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