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 ...

New colonoscopy guidelines now allow some low-risk patients to follow shorter diet restrictions and use less prep liquid, making the process more tolerable. Experts stress that good preparation is key ...

Long waiting times for appointments as well as patients’ education levels increase the risk of poor bowel preparation in adult patients undergoing colonoscopy, according to a report in BMC ...

DETROIT – Let’s be honest: no one wants to have a colonoscopy, but it is not only recommended; it can also be life-saving. One of the biggest problems with a colonoscopy is that it is simply ...

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Colonoscopy preparation kits consist of laxatives and electrolytes in tablet or liquid form. There are different types of kits — some are prescription, while others available are over the counter.

The low-volume bowel preparation MoviPrep provided a noninferior alternative to the standard high-volume GoLYTELY in a cohort of hospitalized patients undergoing colonoscopy, a randomized trial showed ...