So, on the 15th of June, the FDA (food and Drug Administration) approved a new osmotic laxative for colonoscopy preparations (NOTE: It seems that this will not be useful as a colon lavage prep for bowel surgery; it lacks the osmotic capabilities to completely clear the colon.)
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Bottoms Up?
A long time ago (more than 3 decades by now), we worked on a crash project to bring a colon lavage preparation (this is a concoction that clears out one’s bowels) to the market. At the time, the risk of death from bowel surgery was unacceptably high. And, the chance of having the patient develop an infection resulting from the surgery was almost certain. The goal of this new product was to cut those situations close to zero.
Not for polite conversation?
I’ve written about fecal transplants. Don’t go yech. If your colon is out of whack, then it’s one of the few avenues available to bring your system back into control. I’ve recommended the procedure to friends, who (after their initial disdain and horror) are pleased to have taken my advice. Because they are back to normal.
Another Example of Unintended Circumstances
While reading the New York Times (NYT) this past Sunday (What? You don’t?), I was struck once again how the law of unintended circumstances comes into play. [Ed: This was written 3 June 2012.] The Times’ front page article headline read: “The $2.7 Trillion Medical Bill”, which really focused on just one medical procedure- colonoscopic exams.
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