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Risks of Colonoscopy Procedures by Healthy Living .. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 19 Oct 2010 5:20am < p>It’s indisputable that colonoscopy screening procedures save lives. If detected early, abnormal cells can be removed before they even become cancerous, with small to no chance of a reoccurrence. Yet, in the later stages of , the five-year survival rates can drop to as low as 7% if left unchecked. But, recent research has prompted concer ... Read on »

HIV risk at Miami VA hospital – Colonoscopy equipment sterilization questioned by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Fri 27 Mar 2009 10:14am Back in January, the VA had another issue with sending instruments and other items via delivery service to another facility to sterilize, which to me doesn’t make sense. Sterilization at a VA Hospital – Should this be outsourced for another VA facility to sterilize tools and equipment used? I guess it’s a good thing all of these items are c ... Read on »

V.A. Hospital Patients Test Positive for Hepatitis – 18 So Far – Colonoscopy Tests with equipment not properly disinfected by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Sun 03 May 2009 10:48pm The problems arose when proper disinfectant procedures were not followed, thus exposing patients to Hepatitis and HIV. In a related post, Cuba has a vaccine for Hepatitis B, see the related reading below. Are we missing out on this in the US? It may be too late for the patients who had a colonoscopy procedure during the 5 year span. Around 1 ... Read on »

Medicare Says No to covering 'virtual colonoscopy' by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Wed 13 May 2009 10:47pm So much for all the supporters for using the process for screening I guess. This has been debated for years and now it’s a no pay for Medicare. Again, I guess it’s payment by treatment and not the health of the patient. I could almost bet some of those folks at the VA who had the tests and are potential HIV or Hepatitis risks wished their ... Read on »

Dave Barry’s Colonoscopy Journal by Kim Wolinski, MSW "Dr. DeClutter" Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 22 Jun 2009 10:30pm If you’re reading this Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 9:30 a.m., I’m in the Longmont United Hospital starting my colonoscopy. I’m sure I could write up something creative about getting organized for one; not getting stressed over it, etc., but, Dave Barry does such a better job – I’ll just let him tell you about it! Dave Barry’s Colonoscopy Jou ... Read on »

Colonoscopy Week Live! - The Colonoscopy by Martin Patient Expert

Posted Thu 18 Jun 2009 1:36pm The colonoscopy requires you to have a sedative injection. It is imperative that you arrange for a responsible person to escort you home, either in their car or by taxi, as you will not be allowed to drive or go on public transport. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN ESCORT, YOUR PROCEDURE WILL BE CANCELLED. Last Night. After my nominated escort ... Read on »

FROM JINI PATEL- COLONOSCOPY DANGERS by Jay Posted Mon 05 Oct 2009 10:02pm COLONOSCOPY DANGERS – What You Need To Know JINI on September-8-09 The next time your doctor suggests you have another colonoscopy done, first take the time to really weigh up the risks versus the possible benefits. Did you know it is impossible to sterilize a colonoscope? Don’t be surprised if even your doctor doesn’t know this. I’ve p ... Read on »

FROM JINI PATEL- COLONOSCOPY DANGERS by Jay Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:05pm COLONOSCOPY DANGERS – What You Need To Know JINI on September-8-09 The next time your doctor suggests you have another colonoscopy done, first take the time to really weigh up the risks versus the possible benefits. Did you know it is impossible to sterilize a colonoscope? Don’t be surprised if even your doctor doesn’t know this. I’ve pr ... Read on »

Colonoscopy Repeats Greater with Non-Specialists by Medline Plus Posted Fri 03 Sep 2010 12:07pm Friday, September 3, 2010 By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who have a colonoscopy performed by a family doctor, internist or general surgeon are somewhat more likely to need another one within a year compared with those who have the procedure done by ... Read on »

Colonoscopy journal by Momgoingcrazy Posted Mon 28 Sep 2009 12:00am Tomorrow I will be doing the prep for my colonoscopy. I'm guessing it will be a rather poopy day! In honor of this event, I thought I would post this journel. It is too funny!.... Dave Barry's colonoscopy journal I called my friend Andy Sable, a gastroenterologist, to make an appointment for a colonoscopy. A few days later, in his offi ... Read on »