Appendicitis
Appendicitis: what parents need to know
TulsaKids Editor Betty Casey interviews Dr. Barry Birch about appendicitis. Dr. Birch is a fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric general surgeon and thoracic surgeon. He provides a wide…
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Colorectal Polyps
AI scope helps inexperienced doctors find colon polyps
Researchers found that polyp detection was significantly improved when less experienced physicians performed AI-assisted colonoscopies. Using AI in this diagnostic tool may reduce the likelihood of…
Colorectal Cancer
Next-generation sequencing identifies thousands of cancer patients who cannot receive immunotherapy
Brigham researchers’ next-generation sequencing findings suggest that updating current cancer treatment guidelines could allow approximately 6,000 more patients in the United States to benefit from immunotherapy…
Functional Bowel Disorders
Cognitive behavioral therapy for irritable bowel syndrome
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may be a helpful option to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as researchers identify a link between the digestive system…
Appendicitis
6 tests for abdominal pain
If you’ve had abdominal pain recently, you may have wondered how to tell if you have appendicitis at home. Appendicitis is the most common cause of…
Colorectal Polyps
Cholesterol production may promote colorectal cancer growth
Credit:KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images Previous studies have shown a link between high blood cholesterol levels and various cancers, including colorectal cancer. However, it is not…
Hemorrhoids
Horseshoe abscess as a rare complication after transanal hemorrhoid dearterialization with Cureus mucopexy: a case …Transanal hemorrhoid dearterialization (THD) is a minimally invasive surgery and symptomatic treatment. It is gaining popularity as …4 hours ago
Horseshoe abscess as a rare complication after transanal hemorrhoid dearterialization with Cureus mucopexy: a case …Transanal hemorrhoid dearterialization (THD) is a minimally invasive surgery and symptomatic…
Anal Cancer
LGBTQ+ patients share their experiences with cancer treatment
Cancer patients who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or other sexual and sexual minorities (LGBTQ+) report higher satisfaction when receiving care in a welcoming environment.…
Colorectal Cancer
BMS completes Phase 3 trial of nivolumab and leratorimab for colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer: © Peterschreiber.media – Stock.adobe.com Bristol-Myers Squibb is conducting a Phase 3 RELATIVITY study investigating nivolumab (Opdivo) and relatlimab (Opdualag) in patients with previously treated…
Anorectal Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy, function, and related diseases
The rectum is the penultimate part of the digestive tract, just before the anus. The rectum is responsible for storing feces (poop) and moving it toward…