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.)
Tag Archives: Golytely
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.
Continue reading Another Example of Unintended Circumstances