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Jewish PillCam 'Capsule': 'Tiny' colonoscopy camera, cheaper than regular colonoscopy
The idea outlined here is that a camera and radio transmitter as small as a vitamin supplement (capsule) could
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How often should colonoscopy check for colorectal cancer?
Dr. Zee Ying Kiat, Parkway Cancer Center, Singapore, said colonoscopy is one of the most popular screening tests for early colorectal cancer.
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Colonoscopy reduces the risk of cancer by 40%
A study in the United States found that colonoscopy every 10 years could prevent 40% of the risk of colon cancer, according to AFP news agency.
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Additional benefits of listening to Mozart music
US researchers believe that listening to Mozart music while performing colonoscopy can help doctors detect precancerous polyps more quickly, according to Top News.
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Watch for gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common emergency in hospitals, with a relatively high mortality rate (10-15%), so it is important to be studied.