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Ryan Reynolds reveals his 'potentially life saving' moment after losing bet

Ryan Reynolds had his first colonoscopy and filmed the procedure after losing a bet to Wrexham co-chairman Rob McElhenney

Daily Mirror · Sep 13, 2022

Ryan Reynolds films colonoscopy to highlight importance of cancer-screening procedure

“It’s a simple step that could literally, and I mean literally, save your life,” Reynolds says

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022

Ask the Doctors: Benefits of colonoscopy outweigh risk of a possible IBS flareup

A colonoscopy can identify precancerous polyps, which can be removed. And colorectal cancers found early are highly treatable.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 14, 2022

The digestive system - the importance of affective diagnosis

The digestive system, which refers to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, begins in the mouth and travels throughout the body, including the thorax and abdomen, before exiting at the anus. It is comprised of the oesophagus traversing through the chest and connecting to the stomach, then the intestines, colon, appendix, and…

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2022

Preventive care might be free, but follow-up diagnostic tests can bring big out-of-pocket bills

Under the law, many preventive screenings — are covered at no cost to patients. But, if more testing is needed to figure out what’s wrong, you could be charged hundreds or even thousands of dollars for diagnostic services.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2022

When medical test costs suddenly change

Preventive care should be free under the ACA. An investigation found it doesn't always work that way in practice

Salon · Jun 1, 2022

Cancer screenings like colonoscopies are supposed to be free. Hers cost $2,185

Preventive care, like screening colonoscopies, is supposed to be free of charge to patients under the Affordable Care Act. But some hospitals haven't gotten the memo.

WEKU · May 31, 2022

Scans after sports injury, assault detected Damien Healy's brain tumour but a colonoscopy saved his life

A marine rescue commander who is recovering from brain surgery says listening to his body saved his life.

ABC News · May 27, 2022

Daily Marijuana Users Need More Sedation During Endoscopy, What About Colonoscopy?

People who use cannabis on a regular basis need higher levels of sedation when undergoing medical procedures such as gastric endoscopy.

Benzinga · May 24, 2022

Doctor stumped over mystery of coin found inside patient - that had been there for years

A doctor was in for a surprise while performing what was initially a 'typical colonoscopy', discovering an unexpected penny lodged deep inside the patient's colon

Daily Mirror · May 21, 2022