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Colonoscopy Defined
(ko-lun-AHS-ko-pee) An examination of the inside of the colon using a thin, lighted tube (called a colonoscope) inserted into the rectum. If abnormal areas are seen, tissue can be removed and examined under a microscope to determine whether disease is present.
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No need for repeat colonoscopy within five years --- HealthandAge
Published October 10, 2008, 1:14 am, HealthandAge
There is no consensus yet over what the interval should be between colonoscopy screens for colorectal cancer. Researchers have now monitored a group of people after a negative colonoscopy. During five years of follow up, there were no cases of cancer.
Colon X-ray seen as effective
Published October 9, 2008, 2:30 pm, WABC-TV New York
A long-awaited federal study of an X-ray alternative to the dreaded colonoscopy confirms its effectiveness.
New DNA Stool Testing Spots More Colon Cancers
Published October 9, 2008, 12:29 pm, MedicineNet.com
Title: New DNA Stool Testing Spots More Colon Cancers Category: Health News Created: 10/9/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/9/2008
It's All in Your Poo: New Test Better at Finding Cancer
Published October 9, 2008, 6:59 am, Fox News
Scientists have discovered a new, less invasive way to screen for colon cancer, HealthDay News reported Wednesday. It simply involves looking at your poo and your DNA.
New DNA Stool Testing Spots More Colon Cancers
Published October 9, 2008, 4:19 am, HealthCentral
Study found it detected twice as many malignancies, serious precancerous polyps.
New DNA Stool Testing Spots More Colon Cancers
Published October 8, 2008, 10:50 am, ABC 7 El Paso
By Alan Mozes , HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) -- A new and improved DNA stool sample test to screen for colon cancer is twice as effective...
New DNA Stool Testing Spots More Colon Cancers
Published October 8, 2008, 9:03 am, HealthDay via Yahoo! News
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) -- A new and improved DNA stool sample test to screen for colon cancer is twice as effective at catching cancer and serious precancerous polyps than either current blood stool sample tests or an older version of DNA testing, new research reveals.
National Study Presented at ACG 2008 Confirms New Device Functions Like 'Rear-View Mirror' to Provide Improved View of ...
Published October 7, 2008, 12:00 pm, PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
At the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando , renowned gastroenterologist Douglas K. Rex, MD presented results from a multi-institutional clinical study that evaluated the efficacy of the Third Eye® Retroscope®, a new device that is designed to improve the ability of physicians to detect abnormalities in the colon.
The Importance Of Bowel Prep And Effectiveness Of Colonoscopy Highlighted By New Studies
Published October 7, 2008, 10:07 am, Medical News Today
New research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando emphasizes the importance of adequate bowel preparation prior to colonoscopy, and highlights the remarkable effectiveness of colonoscopy in detecting and removing pre-cancerous polyps, parti
Millions In Federal Health-Care Dollars Could Be Saved By CRC Screening Before Medicare Eligibility Age
Published October 7, 2008, 10:06 am, Medical News Today
A screening program for colon cancer in patients starting ten years prior to Medicare eligibility, at age 55 instead of Medicare's 65, would save at least two dollars for every dollar spent, according to a new study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando.
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- Colon Cleanse Required for Virtual Colonoscopy | Colon Health Cleanse: Interesting article on how a colon health cleanse is required for the new virtual colonoscopy technology.
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- Is Bowel Preparation Before Colonoscopy a Risky Business for The Kidney?
- Letters - A Test for Colorectal Cancer - It Could Save Your Life - Letter - NYTimes.com
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- It's their heads that are full of spackle!: This was a funny read. I mean, the dude just didn't understand that not eating 3 days a week will make you lose weight. Urm...
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