When the likelihood of benefit is exceptionally small, even modest procedural harms take on outsized importance. Our findings ...

People of average risk for colon cancer should get a screening or colonoscopy earlier than previously advised.

Medically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MD An at-home FIT test is a screening tool that may detect colon cancer. It works by ...

Delaying DOAC resumption did not reduce GI bleeding risk but was associated with significantly higher risk for thromboembolic events.

Individuals who do not complete followup colonoscopy after a positive stool test could be at substantially higher risk for ...

New colonoscopy guidelines now allow some low-risk patients to follow shorter diet restrictions and use less prep liquid, making the process more tolerable. Experts stress that good preparation is key ...

Gen Z is facing a rise in colorectal cancer, yet many young people with symptoms delay screening out of fear or embarrassment. UC Santa Cruz literature and psychology student Kathleen Whilden wants to ...

Morris Hospital - Preventive screenings are key to long-term health. Stephanie Mickley, advanced practice registered nurse ...

A multitarget stool test such as Cologuard could be considered, but a positive test would still require a colonoscopy.

New JAMA studies examine whether routine colonoscopies and low‑dose thyroid drugs benefit older adults, raising questions ...

A prospective cohort study explored the effect of adherence to follow-up colonoscopy after positive FOBT on risk of developing colon cancer ...

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