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DDWLow-Residue Diet Acceptable for Bowel PrepBowel cleansing was more effective when patients consumed a low-residue diet the day before colonoscopy, rather than the conventional clear-liquid diet, new research shows, and patients were happier.
Medscape Medical News, May 23, 2016
DDWCoconut Oil Nutrient Ups Risk for Ulcerative Colitis FlaresThe myristic acid in coconut oil nearly quadruples flare risk in patients with ulcerative colitis, according to research that confirms the association between flares and multiple dietary elements.
Medscape Medical News, May 22, 2016
DDWTime to Colonoscopy Counts After Positive Stool TestWhen diagnostic colonoscopy after a positive fecal immunochemical test is delayed beyond 6 months, the risk for colorectal cancer increases, new research suggests.
Computer-Assisted Propofol Hailed by GastroenterologistsThe sedation system, used instead of an anesthesiologist to deliver propofol during routine endoscopy, led to shorter recovery
times and overall physician satisfaction, according to a clinical report.
Appetizing Edibles for Colonoscopy Bowel Prep in DevelopmentThe purgatives typically used to prepare the bowel for colonoscopy are foul tasting and unpopular with patients, and may soon
be replaced by menu items shown to be effective in a small pilot study.
