Education

Educational Materials

At MEC we aim to provide our patients with as much information as possible. This includes details on the conditions we treat as well as the various treatment options available for each. Articles in our Education section include detailed medical information as well as news and updates on research being done in our field.

Please keep in mind that this is general information and you should always refer to your doctor for specific information on your own condition and treatment.

Videos

• UNDERSTANDING YOUR COLONOSCOPY (VIDEO)
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR ENDOSCOPY (VIDEO)

Studies

• 5 GI-friendly back to school foods
• 5 Foods for Maintaining Digestive Health
• 45 is the new 50: reaching out to a new age group
• Early Endoscopy Linked with Reduced CRC Rates in Women
• Ensuring the Safety of Your Endoscopic Procedure
• Historic Rectal Cancer Study Shows 100-percent of Patients Cancer Free
• Make the Best Choice for Your Endoscopic Procedure
• New studies by our doctors
• New Study Shows Vitamin D May Lower Cancer Risk
• Understanding Upper Endoscopy
• Understanding Colon Cancer Screening
• Understanding Colonoscopy
• Understanding Endoscopic Ultrasonograph
• Understanding Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Understanding Colon Polyps and Their Treatment
• Understanding Esophageal Dilation
• Understanding Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
• Understanding Diverticulosis
• Understanding Rectal Bleeding
• Understanding Bowel Preparation
• Understanding Barrett’s Esophagus
• Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• The Value of Family History
• Women and GI Health