Hemorrhoids
Symptoms, causes, and treatments – Forbes Health
Hemorrhoids are common, don’t usually cause symptoms, and few people need treatment, Dr. Robbins said. People who need treatment can usually be treated without the need…
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Colorectal Cancer
New drug combination shows efficacy against early colorectal cancer
Pathologist Erica Hisson (left) and oncologist Pashtun Kashi (right) are two of the scientists involved in a new study demonstrating the effectiveness of a new immunotherapy…
IBD
Exploring preclinical models of inflammatory bowel disease
The epithelium lining the intestine plays an important role in responding to inflammation and mediating immune responses. IInflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as ulcerative colitis and…
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Perianal Ultrasonography (PAUS): Sphincter Visualization and Comparison with Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) in Women | BMC Women’s Health
In the 35 women who participated in this study, perianal ultrasound (PAUS) was a reliable means of diagnosing anorectal function and disorders. Reproducibility of PAUS volumes…
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I’m a gut health expert – this is the right way part 2
She wants you to get to the bottom of your digestive health problems. A Canadian gut health dietitian has revealed how to tell if you’re emptying…
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Common early signs and what to do
Appendicitis affects about 7% of Americans and is most common in children and teens between the ages of 5 and 20. Very rare in infants. Appendicitis…
Anal Fistulas and Abscesses
Hemorrhoids vs. Anal Fistula: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Although similar symptoms may occur, hemorrhoids and fistula are different conditions. An anal fissure is a crack or tear in the anal tissue. A fistula is…
Anal Incontinence
Clinical practice guidelines for fecal incontinence (ASCRS, 2023)
Guidelines for the evaluation and management of fecal incontinence have been updated since 2007 and published by the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons (ASCRS) in February…
Diverticular Disease
Duodenal diverticulitis after biliopancreatic diversion: a case report Duodenal diverticulitis is a relatively rare finding in patients. Treatment of complications of duodenal diverticulitis includes: 2 weeks ago
Duodenal diverticulitis after biliopancreatic diversion: a case report Duodenal diverticulitis is a relatively rare finding in patients. Treatment of complications of duodenal diverticulitis includes: 2 weeks…
IBD
Comparing new approaches to treating Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), are conditions that involve inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. in recent years, Treatment options…