Colonoscopy

Many of our living expenses have been drastically cut in lieu of the economic crisis. However, your health is something that you cannot afford to cut. From baby boomers to retirees it is important to adjust your budgeting to accommodate to preventative health scans, more specifically virtual colon ... Continue Reading

It has been found by a group of researchers that digital radiography is a recommended method of imaging for the use of certain exams that previously had not been recognized in conjunction with this technology before. "While the benefits of DR have been well-documented in areas such as chest imaging Continue Reading

This Halloween you might want to throw out those trick-or-treat candies. Craving candy? Or in need of a quick sugar high? If so, it may be best to start cutting sweets from your diet and looking elsewhere for that quick fix. A recent study shows that sucrose may be linking to causing colon cancer. ... Continue Reading

The virtual colonoscopy is one of the most important preventive health screening exams available to patients today. It helps to identify the early stages of colon cancer in order to prevent the development of this devastating disease. It is also the most efficient and most comfortable type of colon ... Continue Reading

Early detection of colon cancer, one of the world's leading cancer related killers, is key to fighting and attempting to cure the disease. In recent years, virtual colonoscopies have become the popular method for preventative screening. "This is why the state Department of Public Health is condu ... Continue Reading

A study published yesterday by the Cancer Causes and Control group has said that physical inactivity may be a major factor in colon cancer. Similarly the study suggests that physical activity like sport and exercise may reduce the risks of colon cancer. Howrad R. A. of the National Cancer Institut ... Continue Reading

A new report by the Bavarian Colonoscopy Database reveals that patients in Germany who should be getting colon cancer screening as part of their regular medical check-ups are failing to do so despite the fact that the screening is covered by insurance and is safe for the patient. This is of great co ... Continue Reading

If you're in your thirties or even your early forties then you probably haven't thought much about a lot of the annual and semi-annual preventive health scans that are out there. That's because a majority of this screening isn't strongly recommended until later ages of life. This includes colorectal Continue Reading

It has long been said by medical imaging professionals that the average person should start getting regular screening for colon cancer upon reaching the age of 50. A new study confirms that this is indeed the right age for most patients to begin getting their regular virtual colonoscopy exams in ord ... Continue Reading

The slogan best used during colon cancer awareness month is "preventable, beatable, and treatable." So why is that so many people still succumb to the disease that is so easily 'preventable, beatable and treatable.' Well frankly, many people still do not get year check-ups and colonoscopies. For tho ... Continue Reading