If you’ve been putting off a colonoscopy, you’re not alone. The fasting is uncomfortable, the prep is disagreeable, and the procedure itself requires you to be put to sleep. But colonoscopies are more ...

A colonoscopy is a telescopic and visual examination of the colon and rectum. It helps doctors detect abnormalities in the bowel, including signs of colorectal cancer. More than 15 million colonoscopy ...

Millions of people get colonoscopies each year to screen for colorectal cancer. Experts share strategies that can make the experience as smooth as possible. By Trisha Pasricha Dr. Trisha Pasricha is a ...

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While recent data from the CDC has shown more adults being screened for colorectal cancer, the number may drop as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. However, an increase in telemedicine could change ...

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Medicare pays for colonoscopy screening tests, but how often they're covered depends on whether you are at high or low risk for colorectal cancer. If you are at low risk for colorectal cancer, ...

A new artificial intelligence (AI) system can help expert endoscopists improve their colonoscopies, a new study indicates. Endoscopists using the computer program SKOUT (Iterative Scopes, Inc) ...

Colonoscopy cost The cost of a colonoscopy can vary greatly, but it is typically in the range of several thousand dollars. It may cost more if the doctor needs to remove an area of abnormal tissue.