General educational articles for patients and families. A consultation is needed for advice about an individual situation.
February 9, 2019 Adult functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are brain-gut interaction disorders that affect approximately one in four adults and have a significant negative impact on…
A groundbreaking study uses machine learning to identify genetic biomarkers to predict perforated appendicitis in children. This development has the potential to significantly improve patient management…
In today’s fast-paced world, a busy schedule is now considered a hallmark of modern living. Many people may be unaware of this lifestyle’s significant adverse effects…
Cureus Abnormal imaging leading to misdiagnosis of acute perforated appendicitis: a case report A 31-year-old man with a history of diverticulitis presented with acute abdominal pain…
October 10, 2023written by Sharon Reynolds Computer-assisted detection can help doctors performing colonoscopies find more polyps, but it doesn’t necessarily find the tumors most likely to…
August 19, 2023 Patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk of colorectal cancer. To detect precancerous or cancerous polyps early in these…
CureusExploring the Interconnection of Functional Gut Disorders and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Narrative Review ArticleThis review details the interaction between disordered gut-brain interaction (DGBI) and inflammatory…
Cureus Amyandohernia: Incarcerated Appendicitis in Recurrent Inguinal Hernias in Adults Inguinal hernias are one of the most common cases presented to surgeons.Despite extensive research and clinical…
CureusExploring the Interconnection of Functional Gut Disorders and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Narrative Review ArticleThis review details the interaction between disordered gut-brain interaction (DGBI) and inflammatory…
