Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Endoscopy procedures for the digestive system—upper endoscopy and colonoscopy—are similar ...

Let’s start with the cheapest, the yearly FIT, or fecal immunochemical test, which looks for fecal blood that might be caused ...

Everyone knows that colonoscopies save lives, but that doesn't make drinking a lot of liquid laxatives in preparation for the ...

In a statement, actor James Van Der Beek announced his colorectal cancer diagnosis. While it may sound like another term for ...

However, the test only was able to detect precancerous colon polyps in about 13% of people. Colonoscopy is not an easy procedure. People must take powerful laxatives ahead of time to completely ...

The other screening options are non-invasive but require more frequent follow-ups—and all require a colonoscopy if polyps or cancer is detected. One option is a CT colonography, also known as a ...

“There’s a hope that assistance will improve detection, removal of polyps, and ultimately, colon cancer,” added Pambianco, who co-moderated the session on colorectal cancer prevention. Future ...

AI-enhanced colonoscopy improves the overall detection of polyps and adenomas, but maybe not advanced neoplasia, according to ...

"I hope that one person sees this, gets a colonoscopy, or goes to the doctor for something they've been putting off, and it ...

Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Use of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted colonoscopy ...