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Surviving the Prep for a Colonoscopy Will Increase Your Chances of Survival
November 2, 2015
You may have heard that the worst part of getting a colonoscopy isn't the procedure itself, but the prep beforehand.
November 2, 2015
You may have heard that the worst part of getting a colonoscopy isn't the procedure itself, but the prep beforehand.
The Healthy Outlook column offers information about a wide range of health issues affecting you, your family and your community. Under the leadership of Dr. David Pepper, the series features professional staff from Contra Costa Health Services and covers a wide range of topics, including illness prevention, specific diseases, seasonal maladies, environmental health and much more. It is published by the Contra Costa Times.
| 2015 | |
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| September 24, 2015 | Weight Loss Surgery an Option When Diet and Exercise Fail |
| July 22, 2015 | Falls Can Cause Serious Injury, So Take Care to Avoid Them |
| May 28, 2015 | Palliative Care Can Help Us Prepare for Death on Our Own Terms |
| March 16, 2015 | Drinking Water is Key to Avoiding Painful Kidney Stones |
| January 13, 2015 | Why Flip-Flops—and Even Some Running Shoes—Are Bad for Your Feet |
Column Coordinator
Dr. David Pepper is a family physician with Contra Costa Health Services. He has practiced medicine for more than two decades and holds a wide range of expertise. Send your column idea to theairdoctor@gmail.com.