Colon cancer is a highly preventable disease if you follow dietary guidelines and undergo screenings, such as a colonoscopy.

Sedation using propofol instead of traditional sedatives may improve recovery time and patient satisfaction scores for people undergoing colonoscopy. Propofol sedation has little to no effect on ...

A patient of Naples, Fla.-based Premier Endoscopy Center is suing the ASC and one of its physicians after she allegedly nearly died during a routine colonoscopy, WINK News reported May 5. Premier ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

Colonoscopy is at the heart of gastroenterology. It is a diagnostic and therapeutic tool and it has become the central figure in the crusade against colorectal cancer. Seven gastroenterologists ...

Some Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage may cover the cost of colonoscopy prep kits. However, private insurance companies administer these plans, so the coverage ...