Researchers evaluate new bowel prep approaches

(American College of Gastroenterology) In a pilot study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of polyethelne glycol plus ascorbic acid compared to magnesium citrate for bowel preparation before colonoscopy, researchers found that overall colon preparation was excellent or good for the vast majority of those receiving either solution. The study also showed a significant improvement in the quality of bowel preparation when using split dosing with either preparation.

source : www.eurekalert.org

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