Virtual Colonoscopies

Virtual Colonoscopies Rival Accuracy of Standard Ones

An advanced imaging technique called virtual colonoscopy can detect most of the large precancerous and cancerous polyps that can be found by the more invasive standard colonoscopy.

http://www.nih.gov/news/research_matters/september2008/09222008colonoscopy.htm

[posted on NIH Research Matters for September 22, 2008]

Health Care in America - Film on PBS

What happens if you fall sick and are one of 47 million people in America without health insurance? Critical Condition puts a human face on the nation's growing health care crisis by capturing the harrowing struggles of four critically ill Americans who discover that being uninsured can cost them their jobs, health, home, savings, and even their lives.

Tune in to the upcoming PBS film. Check viewing details and watch a trailer at:

http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2008/criticalcondition/