DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old male who recently had a colonoscopy and had several polyps removed, but there was also a “flat polyp” that couldn’t be removed. My doctor said that he usually ...
Small in situ polyps of the rectosigmoid tract diagnosed during computer-assisted colonoscopy can be left alone without compromising oncologic safety if optically predicted by an endoscopist to be non ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m due for my first colonoscopy, and I understand that the physician will be looking for polyps. What are they? Should I be worried if they find some? ANSWER: Good for you for ...
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a surprisingly common but under-recognized disease that affects nearly one billion people ...
In recent years, studies have taken a closer look at whether certain lifestyle choices might up your risk for colon cancer.
Do you ever feel like you're stuck with a perpetual stuffy nose, no matter the time of year or how many tissues you go through? It's like your nose is constantly congested, and you're forced to ...
What is your feeling about incidental endometrial polyps noted sonographically in a postmenopausal woman? I read last month's green journal's lead article, which suggested that a certain percentage of ...
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and new technology is now making it easier for doctors to help prevent colon cancer. If you're scheduled to get a colonoscopy soon, you may ...
April 26, 2011 (New York, New York) — A metaanalysis of women who have had polypectomies suggests that postmenopausal status and abnormal bleeding are negatively associated with endometrial neoplasia.
Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine. DEAR DR.
New research from BIDMC and Stanford reveals how nasal polyps form in chronic sinusitis, offering hope for improved care and treatment options. Read more.