New Laxative-Free Colonoscopy Shows Promise, Massachusetts General Hospital Study
5/15/2012 7:35:12 AM
People getting checked for signs of colon cancer may not need to take a laxative if they choose a CT scan for their cancer screening over a tradition colonoscopy, according to a new study. The findings suggest a so-called CT colonography is almost as good at identifying certain polyps as a traditional colonoscopy, and researchers said eliminating the need for laxatives may encourage more people to get screened.
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