Medscape

Update on Colonoscopy Preparation, Premedication and Sedation

An adequate bowel preparation is defined as one that permits the detection of all polyps >5 mm in size. While providing a conceptual framework for understanding an acceptable preparation, this ...
USA Today

How to prepare for a colonoscopy – and what you can eat beforehand

More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Medical professionals generally agree that getting a ...
AOL

How to make your colonoscopy prep more effective and less unpleasant

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the U.S. and the second leading cancer death cause worldwide. But there’s good news: It’s also one of the most ...
Post-Bulletin

Mayo Clinic Q&A: So you’re having a colonoscopy: What to expect

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...
Post-Bulletin

Mayo Clinic Q&A: So you're having a colonoscopy: What to expect

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...