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Deep Sleep May Improve Colonoscopy Results
Study findings could have lifesaving potential

Colon Screenings Don’t Follow Guidelines, Study Suggests
VA study shows elderly ill men getting same screenings as healthy folks

What to Expect From a Colonoscopy
While many patients are nervous, doctors say it isn't as scary as some believe

Family Docs Do Colonoscopies Safely
Study found no more complications than when specialists perform screening test

FDA Puts Black-Box Warning on Bowel-Cleansing Drugs
Prescription products, used to prep for colonoscopy, may harm the kidneys, agency says; non-prescription treatments also will get warnings

Health Tip: Preparing for Colonoscopy
Foods you can eat or drink

CT Colonography Screens for Cancer, Osteoporosis
Abdominal scan checks bone mineral density with no additional radiation, minimal cost

Colorectal Cancer Screens Detect Unrecognized Disease
Finnish study says about 40% returned positive results in review of national program

Bowel Prep Harder on Women Than Men
Experts offer advice on how to get ready for a colonoscopy

Blacks at Greater Risk of Precancerous Colon Polyps
Difference is most pronounced among black women, study finds