Colorectal polyps are small growths on the inner lining of the colon. Polyps are not usually cancerous; most are hyperplastic polyps with a low risk of cancer; but some (known as adenomatous polyps) ...

The committee considered the potential benefits of using virtual chromoendoscopy technologies for real-time assessment of diminutive polyps during colonoscopy. The committee heard from a clinical ...

A new study conducted by gastroenterologists at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates poor preparation by patients for a colonoscopy may lead to doctors missing ...

CHICAGO — Colon cancer is highly treatable and often curable. But while early screening is the best way to catch the disease, studies indicate that 17% to 28% of colorectal polyps—the precancerous ...

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

Getting a colonoscopy can be a daunting idea. However, the reality is that a colonoscopy is a routine outpatient procedure that is the best way to prevent colorectal cancers. By screening for ...

Olympus is launching what it describes as its first in a series of artificial intelligence-powered applications bound for the U.S., starting with a program designed to assist in detecting polyps ...

Do you know the right questions to ask when getting a screening colonoscopy? Do you know how to make sure you are getting high quality care? "Most people focus on the dislike of the preparation, the ...