Anal Incontinence
5 benefits and pelvic floor
Squatty Potty is a toilet footstool designed to mimic the natural squatting position, promoting faster and more complete defecation (poo). Constipation is a common gastrointestinal disorder.…
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Rectal Prolapse
KGMU surgeon wins award for groundbreaking rectal prolapse surgery
Innovative surgical technique for rectal prolapse wins KGMU Surgeon’s Best Research Paper Award A breakthrough surgical technique to treat rectal prolapse developed by Professor Abhijit Chandra…
Anal Cancer
Colorectal cancer prevention | Moffitt
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the world, accounting for approximately 10% of all…
Appendicitis
Does this man’s weakness have anything to do with his recent oral surgery?
It was early in the morning when the woman sneaked into the living room where her 82-year-old partner was sleeping. He didn’t usually sleep in his…
Diverticular Disease
Switching to a vegan diet could save the NHS £6.7bn a year, new research reveals
New research by the Department of Health and Economic Affairs shows that adopting a 100% plant-based diet in England could lead to total savings in NHS…
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal prolapse: Innovative technique for rectal prolapse: KGMU surgeon’s easy treatment | Lucknow News
LUCKNOW: Surgeons at King George Medical University (KGMU) may offer new hope to patients suffering from the following conditions: rectal prolapsein which part of the rectum…
Hemorrhoids
Prevalence and associated risk factors of hemorrhoids in the general adult population in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Colorectal Cancer
New study shows better biomarkers for MSI mCRC
This transcript has been edited for clarity. I’m David Kerr, Professor of Cancer Medicine at the University of Oxford.Today I would like to talk about the…
Hemorrhoids
Mother of two: “Hemorrhoids saved my life”
Like many mothers-to-be, Christina Kelly developed hemorrhoids while pregnant with her second daughter. According to , these are common side effects of pregnancy and are often…
Colorectal Cancer
First-in-class targeted therapy has potential for colon cancer
Germany’s Merck KGaA (MRK:DE) announced a licensing agreement with New York-based small molecule developer Inspirna. The agreement is for ompenacrid, a first-in-class SLC6A8 blocker, and will…