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GI clinic gives free colonoscopies to the needy

GIA SCD Art 300x120 GI clinic gives free colonoscopies to the needyForty-eight people who are out of work or without health insurance received free colonoscopy screenings at a Knoxville, Tenn., gastrointestinal clinic over the weekend. Gastrointestinal Associates (GIA) planned the event, called GIA Screening Colonoscopy Day to help those less fortunate and to make everyone aware of the need for colon screenings.

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Second bowel cleansing recommended for colonoscopies

colonoscopy3 150x150 Second bowel cleansing recommended for colonoscopiesMany physicians who perform colonoscopies are beginning to ask their patient for a second cleansing of the bowel in the wee hours before their procedures to ensure the bowel is clean and reduce the need for a redo.

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