Somnia Anesthesia: 3rd Study Confirms Anesthesia Improves Cancer Detection in Colonoscopies

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More pre-cancerous polyps were found in colonoscopies performed with deep sedation primarily using Propofol than with milder sedation in which patients remained conscious, according to a recent study conducted by Katherine Hoda, M.D. of Oregon Health and Science University. This improvement in cancer detection will save lives and reduce the number of patients requiring surgery and chemotherapy.

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