For colonoscopy to be effective, adequate bowel preparation is critical. The problem is that the volume of bowel preparation solution necessary to be ingested before the procedure tests a patient's ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Many patients see colonoscopies as an ordeal they must endure for their overall health,” Lawrence Hookey, MD, ...

How to prep for your colonoscopy during colorectal cancer awareness month plus more health and wellness tips from this week.

Clenpiq will become the only FDA-approved colonoscopy prep that is 'ready-to-drink'. The solution is cranberry-flavored and the Company says it is expected to be available in Q1 of 2018. Clenpiq ...

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. approval to market CLENPIQ™ (sodium picosulfate, magnesium oxide, ...

For many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure. The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities such as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Colonoscopy prep just got a little easier. The FDA recently approved a new prep drink that claims to taste better than any other ...

Suflave is expected to be available in early August 2023. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Suflave™ (polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium sulfate, potassium chloride, magnesium sulfate, ...

When patients come to me for their first colonoscopies, the first thing I usually say is, “Congratulations!” As a gastroenterologist, I applaud them for doing something important for their health and ...

For those approaching or over age 45, the very word—colonoscopy—can elicit waves of dread. However, these screenings truly save lives. Colonoscopies are considered the “gold standard” for screening.

Some patients pay out of pocket for colonoscopy prep, according to a recent study, and many leaders are concerned about how that could affect screening volumes. Gastroenterologist Eric Shah, MD, at ...