This binding activates the classical complement cascade of the immune system. and modulates the activity of phagocytic cells, supporting the role of CRP in the. opsonization (i.e. the process by which a pathogen is marked for ingestion and. destruction by a phagocyte) of infectious agents and dead or dying cells.
A Gastroenterologist is a specialist in gastrointestinal diseases and has received special training in colonoscopy. Gastroenterologists perform more colonoscopies by far than any other specialty. Non-gastroenterologists are five times more likely to miss colorectal cancer during colonoscopy than Gastroenterologists 1.
How to choose a doctor to do your colonoscopy. A colonoscopy is a very special kind of procedure, so it is very important you have it done by someone who knows exactly what they are doing. Use the tips below to help you find the best doctor to do your colonoscopy. Find out which doctors and facilities are covered by your insurance. Call around.