colonoscopy

Easier Bowel Prep Regimens Green-Lighted for Some Patients

Patients who undergo colonoscopy often view bowel preparation as worse than the actual procedure.

JULY 7, 2025

Low-Fiber Meal Before Prep Found OK for Some Patients

A low-fiber meal the night before a colonoscopy did not adversely affect bowel preparation before the exam, ...

JUNE 27, 2025

Maximizing Detection During Colonoscopy

The fundamental purpose of most colonoscopies is prevention of colorectal cancer (CRC), and CRC prevention starts ...

MAY 15, 2025

A Gastroenterologist’s Guide To Bowel Preparation

As the leading GI procedure in the US, colonoscopy is an important tool for colorectal cancer screening, ...

MARCH 14, 2025

Improving Communication to Enhance Colonoscopy Follow-up

Improving patient–provider communication after outpatient colonoscopy procedures can reduce the risk for ...

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Tablet Bowel Prep Shines in Study of Military Personnel

In a comparison among military personnel, tablets were preferred over liquid prep for colonoscopy and there was ...

JANUARY 24, 2025

Focus on GLP-1s

GLP-1s have revolutionized the treatment of diabetes, and prescriptions for these medications are increasing.

JANUARY 8, 2025

Study Documents Risks Of Hot Snare for Small Polyps

Risks for repeat colonoscopy and post-colonoscopy bleeding are higher among patients whose index colonoscopy was ...

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Evaluation of Computer-Aided Colonoscopy Polyp Diagnosis Shows Mixed Results

Computer-assisted diagnosis has the potential to improve identification of polyps in the distal but not proximal ...

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Second Colonoscopy Screening at 15 Years Still Protective

A recent study found no harm in extending the interval for repeat colonoscopy from 10 to 15 years in certain ...

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Practical Strategies To Help Patients Optimize Bowel Prep

Can you identify patients in your practice with a high risk for inadequate bowel preparation before colonoscopy?

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Patients on GLP-1s May Be High-Risk for Poor Prep

Use of GLP-1s before colonoscopy can result in significantly lower quality preparation and repeat procedures.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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