The decrease was even more dramatic in rural parts of the U.S., according to a July 4 report from the American Journal of Managed Care. Historically, family physicians have performed colonoscopies in ...

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Faecal immunochemical testing may predict which symptomatic colonoscopy referrals are at high risk for colorectal cancer and ...

Colonoscopies can be performed in ASCs or hospitals, but there are different considerations when deciding the best setting for the procedure. 1. GI facilities will see an average reimbursement ...

Colorectal cancer is preventable and ‘highly treatable’ if detected early, according to the National Cancer Institute.Photograph: Halfpoint/Getty Images Colorectal cancer is the third-most diagnosed ...

Colonoscopy is the gold standard for detecting colon cancer, but every year about 50 million people in the U.S. who qualify for a colonoscopy don't get it done, according to the American Cancer ...

Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window CHICAGO -- Surgeons in the Veterans Affairs (VA) medical system ...

Researchers report that the period between colonoscopies can be extended from 10 to 15 years for people with an initial negative screening and no family history of colorectal cancer. They said ...

WORCESTER - The next time you need a colonoscopy, make sure you read the fine print if your health insurance coverage is with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The insurer changed its policy, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study adds to evidence that people who get screened for colon cancer are less likely to end up dying of the disease. But it matters what doctor performs the test, ...