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37 Of The Most Unhinged Things Patients Have Said While Being Under “Twilight” Anesthesia

Twilight anesthesia is meant to make medical procedures safe and painless, but sometimes it reveals a side of patients that’s completely unpredictable. People under sedation can slur their words, blurt out unfiltered thoughts, or share anxieties they’d never admit while fully awake. The brain’s social filters take a temporary vacation,…

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US under-45s struggle for insurance approval as colon cancer rates rise

ACA requires firms to cover colonoscopies for over-45s but young people face hurdles to receive appropriate tests

The Guardian - US

Claire Hooper: ‘People have different forms of therapy. Songs for the Deaf by Queens of the Stone Age is mine’

The comedian, TV presenter and Bake Off alum gushes about the joy of silence, an awkward encounter with Shane Warne, and getting recognised during a colonoscopy

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Endoscopy vs Colonoscopy: Understanding Digestive Tract Exams, Gastrointestinal Screening, and Polyp Detection

Learn the difference between endoscopy and colonoscopy, how each digestive tract exam works, what doctors detect through gastrointestinal screening, and why polyp detection is vital.

Medical Daily

Inspector General Report Finds Serious Failures Led to an Inmate Wasting Away From Treatable Cancer

Frederick Bardell died from treatable colon cancer after waiting six months for a colonoscopy.

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IBS vs IBD: Key Differences in Symptoms, Signs, and Digestive Problems Explained

IBS and IBD both cause digestive problems — learn the key differences in symptoms, tests, and treatment so you know when to seek medical attention.

Medical Daily

Could simple blood tests identify cancer earlier?

Blood tests that detect early cancer are coming to market. Could they lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment?

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Fewer earnings reports, more regret: The high cost of going quiet

Imagine having to prepare for a colonoscopy four times a year. Now imagine approximately 4,000 CFOs doing it — all at once — every quarter.

Fortune

Virginia man accidentally records his colonoscopy with his phone, wins $500k

I have to say that's worth every penny.

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Understanding Colorectal Cancer Screening: Methods And Importance

Talking about cancer screening might seem scary. There is a lot to learn, and the medical language can be hard to understand

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What is a colonoscopy and should I get one?

Rates of colorectal cancer have risen in those under 50. Here’s what to know about screening in the US

The Guardian - US

System Shock 2's alien 'sphincter doors' were made with photos from a dev's colonoscopy

True intimacy with an artist.

PC Gamer

Fear of doctor meant TV star ignored symptoms of bowel condition for a decade

Chloe Meadows, former star of The Only Way Is Essex, revealed she ignored ulcerative colitis symptoms for about 10 years due to fear of doctors. Meadows first noticed blood in her stool, a symptom of the chronic inflammatory bowel condition, at age 16 but delayed seeking medical advice. At 26,…

The Independent UK

Simple blood tests could be the future of cancer diagnosis

Blood tests that detect early cancer are coming to market. Could they lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment?

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Elderly doctor couldn’t hear patient’s screams during colonoscopy — because he wasn’t wearing hearing aid, board finds

Dr Ishwari Prasad ‘did not immediately stop the procedure’ because he wasn’t wearing his hearing aids, the complaint says

International Business Times

FDA Approves Shield Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening

With the FDA's approval, it is very likely that private insurance companies and Medicare will cover the cost of the blood test, making it more accessible for patients.

The Conversation

Colon cancer rates are rising in young Americans, but insurance barriers are making screening harder

More than 53,000 Americans are projected to die from colorectal cancer this year. Although colorectal cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States, it can be cured if caught early. Detecting a tumor as soon as possible can help you get treatment as soon as…

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Open wide: This camera pill could improve cancer detection

This "easy-to-swallow camera in a capsule" could replace traditional colonoscopies in detecting bowel cancer

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Deion Sanders Champions Health with a Positive Attitude and Smile

Discover how Deion Sanders approaches his colonoscopy with a positive attitude, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing one's health and staying proactive.

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Woman Finds A Clever Way To Shut Down MIL Who Insists To Be Present At The Birth Of Her Grandkid

What do you do when your mother-in-law requests you let her be in the delivery room while you give birth? The post Woman Finds A Clever Way To Shut Down MIL Who Insists To Be Present At The Birth Of Her Grandkid first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK

Horror as fly found inside Missouri man’s intestines

Bizarre discovery was made during a routine colonoscopy

AAP

Cancer patients found after review into banned surgeon

Seven people have been diagnosed with cancer after a review into their surgeon sparked a recall of almost 2000 colonoscopy patients in Victoria and NSW.

The Guardian - UK

More cancer screenings sounds like good news. But can the NHS cope with them?

Earlier detection means more successful treatment – but also a drain on resources for an already creaking health service, says Christina Pagel, professor of operational research at UCL

The Guardian - AU

More young Australians are getting bowel cancer. Should the screening age be lowered?

Medical professionals say with one in 10 bowel cancer diagnoses being in people under 50, not regularly screening younger people puts lives at risk

Nottingham Post

Home poo test 'should be offered to suspected bowel cancer patients'

The test can correctly identify about nine out of 10 people with colorectal cancer

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