General educational articles for patients and families. A consultation is needed for advice about an individual situation.
Colorectal cancer is a pressing global health problem that affects the colon and rectum. Critical insights into its signs, symptoms, and treatments are crucial for early…
Crohn’s and Colitis UK Finding the Right Words – Jordan’s Story In this special blog for Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week, we’d like to introduce you…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The American College of Colorectal Surgeons has issued updated guidelines for physicians, diseases of the colon and rectumdescribes how to treat anal…
Loss of bladder and bowel control is common in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF), and such incontinence problems can affect a patient’s quality of life and…
AAFP Antibiotics for Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis Does antibiotic therapy for acute uncomplicated diverticulitis reduce complications and the need for emergency surgery? September 15, 2023
In 2009, Leslie Ewins’ health suddenly deteriorated. Her entire gastrointestinal tract rebelled, and diarrhea, pain, and nausea dominated her daily life. Her nails became brittle, her…
background Diverticular disease (DD) is a common disease in Italy and other Western countries [1‐3]. The prevalence of diverticulosis in the general population is thought to…
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Hello. I’m David Kerr, Professor of Cancer Medicine at the University of Oxford. One of his enduring interests of…
February 9, 2019 Adult functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are brain-gut interaction disorders that affect approximately one in four adults and have a significant negative impact on…
A groundbreaking study uses machine learning to identify genetic biomarkers to predict perforated appendicitis in children. This development has the potential to significantly improve patient management…
