Dr. Kevin Kelly answers the question: 'Digital Rectal Exam, PSA Test Or Both?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Why do I need both a digital rectal exam and a PSA test? Answer: Unfortunately, a digital ...

The data also suggest that some patients test positive on rectal swabs in the very first days of COVID-19 onset. This could explain why the Chinese government favors the anal swab compared to the nose ...

Rectal examinations for prostate cancer may miss early cases of the disease, according to new research. A digital rectal examination involves a medical professional inserting a finger up a man’s ...

The finger-up-the-bottom examination for prostate cancer has been drawn into question. An international panel of experts recently suggested that so-called digital rectal examination for “active ...

Dr. Mitchell Hecht,-- V.L., Brooklyn, N.Y. Ask Dr. H QUESTION: I am a 40-year-old white male. Recently, during a routine physical, my doctor asked to do a rectal exam. I have no problem with this test ...

Alberta Health Services is rolling out a new screening test for colon and rectal cancers that should reduce the wait times for people at high risk for the disease. The new at-home, non-evasive ...

I would like to take this opportunity to urge and encourage everyone to take the simple colo-rectal test which is being offered this month at absolutely no cost. Please don't be fooled into relying on ...