New Testing Could Replace Colonoscopies in the Future

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New Testing Could Replace Colonoscopies in the Future

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Nobody enjoys colonoscopies, including mice.
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20 ... 132102.htm
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Wonder what the GIs will think about this. Colonoscopies are a great source of revenue for them.

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Gloria wrote:Wonder what the GIs will think about this. Colonoscopies are a great source of revenue for them.
Based on past performance, they'll surely postpone making any changes to incorporate that technology, for at least 20 or 30 years, so in effect, they'll let the next generation worry about it. :lol:

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