Researchers at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., have developed a new skills assessment tool for colonoscopy trainees, published in the Dec. 2010 issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, according to ...

A study by Robert E. Sedlack, MD, and colleagues suggests that gastroenterologists need more practice on colonoscopies than professional societies currently recommend, according to a Mayo Clinic news ...

ROCHESTER, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A colonoscopy is an invaluable procedure for detecting problems in the colon and rectum. Doctors can often diagnose gastrointestinal issues and even catch the ...

The accuracy of computed tomographic colonography ("virtual colonoscopy") for the detection of colorectal cancer is lower than that for conventional colonoscopy, suggesting that use of "virtual" ...

There’s an effort by M Health Fairview and the University of Minnesota to increase access to colorectal cancer screening. It is recommended that people start having colonoscopies at 45 years old. “We ...

Preparation for a colonoscopy involves several steps. This includes dietary changes, drinking extra water, and consuming a special drink to help empty the bowels. A colonoscopy is a type of imaging ...

Disease response of neoadjuvant chemoradiation guiding local excision approach in localized rectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective data. Antibiotic exposure and colon ...

Colon cancer is common and it's preventable. Early detection saves lives. Have you been putting your colonoscopy off?