A major European trial has pushed colonoscopy back into the medical spotlight. After 13 years, the NordICC study found that ...

This important procedure doesn’t have to feel awkward or embarrassing. Here’s what to know to make the test and the colonoscopy prep easier.

Colonoscopy procedure A colonoscopy is an important procedure for detecting colorectal cancer in those at high risk or over the age of 50. A colonoscopy usually takes 30–60 minutes. However, people ...

Colonoscopy has been the bread-and-butter procedure of the GI field for decades, but new technology continues to roll out. Ten GI physicians consider whether or not a new device will ever be able to ...

A new study reports that the use of a quarterly report card is associated with improved colonoscopy quality indicators. Endoscopists at the Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Indianapolis, ...

The idea of getting a colonoscopy can be a little daunting. It's all right if you're worried about the procedure — that's a totally natural feeling! I get super nervous for even the simplest, safest ...

For Gonzales, staying close to home matters. Mason General Hospital is a full‑service facility, with multiple surgery suites, ...

Medicare pays for colonoscopy screening tests, but how often they're covered depends on whether you are at high or low risk for colorectal cancer. If you are at low risk for colorectal cancer, ...

Like it or not, you'll probably have to get a colonoscopy at some point. And while the procedure is common and minimally ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways Regular colon cancer screenings can help find and treat the disease ...