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Comparison of colorectal cancer and colon cancer
Although colorectal cancer and colon cancer are separate diseases, they are closely related. Both are caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the large…
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What is rectopexy?
Rectopexy is often performed when there is a protrusion of the rectum through the anus, known as a prolapse. In other words, the rectum at the…
Anal Cancer
Colorectal surgeon S. Thomas Kang, MD, joins UAMS
View larger image November 7, 2023 | Dr. Thomas Kang, a fellowship-trained, board-certified surgeon, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an…
Colorectal Cancer
Advances in colorectal cancer research
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Colorectal Cancer
Superior PFS with sotorasib in colorectal cancer
Metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) patients with KRAS (G12C) mutations benefit from sotorasib plus panitumumab Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homologs are present in approximately 3% of…
IBD
IBD Dietitian Apprenticeship: Improving Access to Nutritional Care
The six-month internship includes IBD-focused nutrition education, hands-on experience with a diverse patient population, and mentorship from IBD experts. Interns rotate through multidisciplinary clinics, including Eric…
Anal Cancer
Moving forward from pre-cancerous conditions | Cedars-Sinai
Anal dysplasia is hidden in the many hard-to-see folds in the anal canal, Kaufman said. These cell clumps are usually silent or cause mild symptoms such…
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Cureus Latest Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis CT Standards: Wall Thickness and Intraluminal Fluid Thickness Acute appendicitis is an epidemic disease that requires accurate and timely diagnosis and management to avoid potential complications . .4 days ago
Cureus Latest Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis CT Standards: Wall Thickness and Intraluminal Fluid Thickness Acute appendicitis is an epidemic disease that requires accurate and timely diagnosis…
Anal Incontinence
Managing the active stage of second stage labor and the risk of urinary and anal incontinence
Managing the active phase of second stage labor and the risk of urinary and anal incontinence | Image credit: © geargodz – © geargodz – Stock.adobe.com.…
Hemorrhoids
Blood clots in the stool: causes, symptoms, diagnosis
Blood clots in the stool can have many different causes, some of which are more serious than others. Blood clots in the stool are always the…