IBD
How can Crohn’s disease survive outside the intestine?
Did you know that Crohn’s disease can cause problems outside the intestines? Katija didn’t either until she was in the midst of her first Crohn’s disease…
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Surgical Gastroenterology Knowledge Centre
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New study identifies potential therapeutic targets for colon disease
Top photo: Neuropilin 2 (Nrp2, green) is prominently distributed in longitudinal and circular colonic smooth muscle. The colocalization shown in the merged image indicates that Nrp2…
Diverticular Disease
American College of Surgeons Current Literature | ACSRajendran L, Claasen M PAW, McGilvray, ID, et al.Management of initially unresectable liver metastases from colorectal cancer in Toronto…May 16, 2023
American College of Surgeons Current Literature | ACSRajendran L, Claasen M PAW, McGilvray, ID, et al.Management of initially unresectable liver metastases from colorectal cancer in Toronto…May…
IBD
Britain’s Crohn’s and Colitis Mike’s Story – What does it mean to be a ‘worrying illness’? In our latest blog post, we introduce you to Mike, 71, who is proud of the title ‘Silver Surfer’. November 9th 2023
Britain’s Crohn’s and Colitis Mike’s Story – What does it mean to be a ‘worrying illness’? In our latest blog post, we introduce you to Mike,…
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Why does screening start at the age of 45?
Dr. Mitchell Kang is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. He sees patients at Kaiser He Permanente Caton Hill Medical Center. A few years…
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Complexity of childhood movement disorders
January 18, 2019 Gastrointestinal motility disorders in children are common and sometimes considered benign. However, these diseases often have complex causes, and patients can benefit from…
Anal Cancer
Do not confuse these types of cancer
colonoscopy Anal and rectal cancers occur in nearby areas of the body, and both have preventive steps and proven treatments.But they say they’re…
Colorectal Cancer
Colon Cancer Care | Colorectal Cancer Treatment
It is not uncommon to receive a second opinion during cancer treatment. At MaineHealth, we understand how important it is to have confidence in your colon…
Diverticular Disease
Health crisis hidden in modern diet and lifestyle
In a country grappling with growing health issues, diverticular disease has emerged as an important, but often overlooked, factor. This is a disease that is divided…
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Ventilate the rectum to support breathing
Image: Based on the fact that loaches perform intestinal respiration under hypoxic conditions, we verified the effectiveness of the EVA method on mammals such as mice…