05/29/2026
Have you ever wondered if there comes a point when routine medical screenings might carry more risk than benefit? Doctors are taking a closer look at how age, overall health, and existing medical conditions should factor into decisions about procedures like colonoscopies in older adults. Discover why experts say these choices may be more personal and complex than many people realize.
Enough time had passed since the patient’s previous colonoscopy that she met the criteria to undergo another, said Dr. Steven Itzkowitz, a gastroenterologist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York.