Here are 16 notable gastroenterology partnerships to know since the beginning of 2024: 1. Global diagnostics company Bracco Diagnostics partnered with virtual colonoscopy company ColoWatch to deliver ...

A $20 million investment helped create the Vijayalakshmi Innovation Center in Women's Health Analytics and Research (VIHAR) ...

In the hours immediately following a colonoscopy, a doctor may recommend that you eat sparingly or not at all. They may suggest a soft or liquid diet that’s low in residue. A colonoscopy is a ...

Endoscopy prep—getting ready for a colonoscopy or upper GI endoscopy—can be intimidating and a bit nerve-racking. During an endoscopy, doctors use a tiny camera to look inside your body, so it’s ...

Recovery from a colonoscopy, an examination of the large intestine used to screen for colon cancer, takes about a day. While the procedure lasts only around an hour, it takes at least one hour to ...

Medicare only covers virtual colonoscopies, or CT colonoscopies, in rare cases where a traditional colonoscopy is not possible. Coverage may also only be available to check for or diagnose certain ...

Virtual colonoscopy uses CT imaging to create 3D visuals of the colon, which allows physicians to identify cancer and precancerous polyps. The procedure does not require sedation or anesthesia, making ...

A virtual colonoscopy utilizes low-dose CT imaging to create 3D visuals of the colon, allowing doctors to identify cancer and precancerous polyps with precision. Unlike standard colonoscopies, the ...

Computed tomographic (CT) virtual colonoscopy generates 2- and 3-dimensional images of the colon. This technique has been proposed as a screening test for colorectal cancer, but questions remain ...