LAS VEGAS — For patients undergoing outpatient colonoscopy, remimazolam was more likely than midazolam or placebo to provide adequate sedation, reduce the need for rescue medication, and speed ...

Nervous about getting a colonoscopy? A gastroenterologist answers six common questions about prep, the procedure, and what to expect.

Colonoscopy procedure A colonoscopy is an important procedure for detecting colorectal cancer in those at high risk or over the age of 50. A colonoscopy usually takes 30–60 minutes. However, people ...

It’s common after a colonoscopy to feel symptoms such as gas, bloating, stomach pain, and cramping. For some people, the symptoms can go on for weeks and cause permanent changes to the gut microbiota.

With colorectal cancer rising sharply in younger adults, more people are being told to schedule a colonoscopy earlier than they expected. Knowing what to eat, what actually happens during the exam and ...

A colonoscopy is a procedure that diagnoses and helps monitor inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This can play an essential role in preventing and treating colorectal cancer. Doctors diagnose IBD using ...