A digital rectal examination (DRE) is a simple procedure doctors use to examine the lower rectum and other internal organs. A DRE is done for a number of reasons. It’s a quick, easy way to check the ...

Dr. Jacques Carter answers the question: 'Digital Rectal Exams for Men?' July 1, 2009— -- Question: What are the key things to know about digital rectal exams for men? Answer: A digital rectal ...

Kevin Kelly answers the question: 'What's A Digital Rectal Exam, How Often?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: What is a digital rectal exam, and how often should it be done? Answer: A digital rectal exam ...

The quality of evidence to support the use of digital rectal exams for prostate cancer screenings in primary care setting was “very low,” according to a systematic review and meta-analysis recently ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 6 (UPI) --Among the least favorite of all medical exams, the digital rectal exam for prostate cancer may be on the way out because other tests are more accurate in detecting ...

Like most men, I'll never forget my first time. I was 50-ish. On command, I dropped my drawers and bent over the examining table. I heard the snap of the gloves and I felt some resistance as an index ...

(HealthDay News) — Following US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations against routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening, there has been a decrease in utilization of digital ...

SAN DIEGO — By skipping rectal examinations as part of their workup, physicians may be missing the cause of constipation for some, a new study suggests. Constipation is one of the most common reasons ...

(HealthDay)—Following U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations against routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening, there has been a decrease in utilization of digital rectal ...

I remember being taught the importance of the rectal exam in medical school, “One out of every four colon cancers is within the reach of your finger … The DRE is part of every complete physical exam.” ...

Routine use of MRI during active surveillance of men with prostate cancer allows patients to skip digital rectal examinations and some biopsies, and this approach is best practice, according to an ...