A recent article in the New York Times explored the growing use of anesthesiologist-administered anesthesia during colonoscopy and its impact on the cost of colonoscopy procedures. Traditionally, ...

Hawaii’s Largest Insurer has told physicians Propofol for colonoscopies should only be used for high-risk patients, according to a KITV.com report. In a written statement about Propofol, Hawaii ...

This prospective study was conducted from January to July 2010 at the Buddhist Dalin Tzu Chi General Hospital (Chia-Yi, Taiwan). Asymptomatic patients admitted to our physical check-up department were ...

Propofol Shortage Overview and Current Availability Propofol injection is commonly used by ASCs and other healthcare providers because it is a quick acting sedative. Use of the drug has risen ...

A colonoscopy is considered the gold standard when it comes to screening for colon polyps and colorectal cancer. Yet a colonoscopy – and the steps required to get one – can cause a spike of anxiety.