Doctor clarifies confusion over colonoscopy effectiveness after new study questions it
Some Iowa doctors are expressing concerns over a that questions the effectiveness of colonoscopies.
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바카라 게임 웹사이트I think there is a lot of anxiety about colonoscopies,바카라 게임 웹사이트 said Dr. Ohmar Coughlin, a colorectal surgeon at the Iowa Clinic in Des Moines. The procedure uses a camera to scope the colon and identify abnormal growths.
Researchers found that those who agreed to undergo colonoscopy reduced their risk by 31% compared to those who were not screened. The risk of dying was cut by about 50%.
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Doctors said colonoscopies are a lifesaving procedure. They recommend people start regular colonoscopies at age 45. For people who are at high risk because of family history or other factors, it바카라 게임 웹사이트s even younger.
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