Thousands in KY go unscreened for colon cancer because they lack access or don't want colonoscopies or stool-based tests, but ...

Fecal occult-blood testing and sigmoidoscopy have been recommended for screening for colorectal cancer, but the sensitivity of such combined testing for detecting neoplasia is uncertain. At 13 ...

Fecal testing: A fecal flotation test is set up at Phoenix Central Laboratory in Mukilteo. A flotation technique uses a solution and either passive or active flotation to separate parasite eggs from ...

Stool-based DNA testing can help bridge CRC screening gaps between rural and urban populations by providing timely follow-up. A study finds rural and nonrural patients have similar follow-up times ...

Insurers should stop mailing colorectal cancer screening kits without the involvement of the patients’ physicians. Doctors ...

Learn how routine check-ups, diagnostic screenings, and a focus on nutrition and behavior lead to a happy, healthy pet.

Most adults fail to complete the recommended repeat stool testing after their initial stool test, diminishing the benefits of ...

The rectum begins at the rectosigmoid junction, which is demarcated by the confluence of the teniae coli. The anatomical structures that are anterior to the rectum differ in females (Figure 1A) and ...

A digital rectal examination (DRE) is a simple procedure doctors use to examine the lower rectum and other internal organs. A DRE is done for a number of reasons. It’s a quick, easy way to check the ...