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Colonoscopy is examination of the inside of the colon using a colonoscope, inserted into the rectum. A colonoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease.
Disparities in colorectal cancer screening revealed among European nations

Disparities in colorectal cancer screening revealed among European nations

Gut microbiome study challenges established cancer biomarkers, identifies new bacterial links to colorectal cancer

Gut microbiome study challenges established cancer biomarkers, identifies new bacterial links to colorectal cancer

Therapeutic potential of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells in Crohn’s disease

Therapeutic potential of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells in Crohn’s disease

Enhancing follow-up care in colorectal cancer screening could reduce chances of malignancy

Enhancing follow-up care in colorectal cancer screening could reduce chances of malignancy

Deeper sedation with propofol may improve detection of serrated polyps during colonoscopy

Deeper sedation with propofol may improve detection of serrated polyps during colonoscopy

Innovative testing protocol reduces the lengthy wait for IBD diagnosis

Innovative testing protocol reduces the lengthy wait for IBD diagnosis

Enhanced screening could significantly decrease cervical cancer cases and deaths

Enhanced screening could significantly decrease cervical cancer cases and deaths

Non-invasive blood test shows 83% sensitivity in detecting colorectal cancer, offering hope for early diagnosis

Non-invasive blood test shows 83% sensitivity in detecting colorectal cancer, offering hope for early diagnosis

ACS urges people to be on the lookout for five potential warning signs of colorectal cancer

ACS urges people to be on the lookout for five potential warning signs of colorectal cancer

Blood test shows 83% accuracy in detecting colorectal cancer

Blood test shows 83% accuracy in detecting colorectal cancer

New sprayable gel promises safer endoscopic surgeries

New sprayable gel promises safer endoscopic surgeries

AGA guideline endorses fecal microbiota transplant as treatment for recurrent C. diff infection

AGA guideline endorses fecal microbiota transplant as treatment for recurrent C. diff infection

Study evaluates colorectal cancer screening programs in Latin America

Study evaluates colorectal cancer screening programs in Latin America

Ouch. That ‘free’ annual checkup might cost you. Here’s why.

Ouch. That ‘free’ annual checkup might cost you. Here’s why.

The colonoscopies were free. But the ‘surgical trays’ came with $600 price tags.

The colonoscopies were free. But the ‘surgical trays’ came with $600 price tags.

New blood test technique raises hopes for more sensitive and earlier cancer diagnosis

New blood test technique raises hopes for more sensitive and earlier cancer diagnosis

Study shows promise of gene-based screening to fight colorectal cancer

Study shows promise of gene-based screening to fight colorectal cancer

Novel blood test shows promise in detecting early-stage cancers with high accuracy

Novel blood test shows promise in detecting early-stage cancers with high accuracy

Study points to the possibility of using cholesterol-lowering drugs to treat aggressive colorectal tumors

Study points to the possibility of using cholesterol-lowering drugs to treat aggressive colorectal tumors

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