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Ryan Reynolds had polyp removed during ‘potentially life-saving’ colonoscopy

Ryan Reynolds is spreading the gospel of colonoscopies after he had polyps removed during a preventive screening.

Tribune News Service

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

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

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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

Travis Barker is 'doing better' after battling 'extreme pain he could barely walk'

Travis Barker, 46, is reportedly battling pancreatitis, with doctors believing it was triggered by a colonoscopy

Daily Mirror

Travis Barker reportedly hospitalized for pancreatitis following colonoscopy

Severe inflammation of the pancreas, caused by a colonoscopy procedure, was the reason Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker was rushed to the hospital Tuesday, according to a new report.

Tribune News Service

Love Island's Amy Hart concerns fans with update as biopsy finds 'high grade cells'

Love Island star Amy Hart spoke about her cervical biopsy, explaining that her cells will likely need to be sent off for further testing

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Preventive care may be free, but follow-up diagnostic tests can bring big bills

When Cynthia Johnson learned she would owe $200 out-of-pocket for a diagnostic mammogram in Houston, she almost put off getting the test that told her she had breast cancer.

Tribune News Service

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi King Salman Leaves Hospital after Successful Medical Examinations

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, left hospital on Sunday after undergoing medical examinations and successfully completing the treatment plan and recovery period, the Royal Court said. King Salman underwent a colonoscopy at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah last week. The…

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Saudi King Salman leaves hospital, says royal court

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz, 86, left hospital on Sunday following a colonoscopy last week, the royal court said in a statement on state media.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Gulf Leaders Congratulate Saudi King on Success of Medical Tests

Gulf leaders have congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, who underwent successful medical tests at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah. The Royal Court said Sunday that the King will stay in hospital for some time to rest on doctors' advice after undergoing a…

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Royal Court: King Salman Underwent Successful Colonoscopy

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, will stay in hospital for some time to rest on doctors' advice after undergoing a colonoscopy, the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said on Sunday, citing the royal court. It said the results of the colonoscopy were fine. SPA…

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Polyps are possible culprits in colon cancer

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 46 and had my first colonoscopy last month. The doctor said everything looked good, although he removed a few polyps. Can you explain what a colon polyp is and if should I be concerned?

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