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…
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Colorectal Cancer
Aspirin found to activate defense genes
Salicylic acid inhibits CRC cell viability and proliferation independently of p53. a Cell viability of HCT116 cells was determined by MTT assay after treatment with indicated…
Anal Fistulas and Abscesses
Complications of Crohn’s disease: fistulas, abscesses, etc.
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, but most often affects the end of the small intestine…
Diverticular Disease
Foods to avoid to reduce and prevent diverticulitis
Research has shown that diet can influence the likelihood of developing diverticulitis. Certain foods can worsen or improve symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, and…
Colorectal Cancer
Cureus Bouldin Treatment Induces Cytotoxicity in Human Colorectal Cancer and Osteosarcoma Cells Introduction Cancer continues to be a major health problem worldwide, and colorectal cancer (CRC) stands out as one of the most important. . …19 hours ago
Cureus Bouldin Treatment Induces Cytotoxicity in Human Colorectal Cancer and Osteosarcoma Cells Introduction Cancer continues to be a major health problem worldwide, and colorectal cancer (CRC)…
Anal Cancer
Women with HIV have three times the risk of cervical cancer, finds in large South African study
A South African study of more than 500,000 women found that despite very high antiretroviral coverage, HIV-infected women had approximately 30% lower incidence of cervical cancer…
Hemorrhoids
Bleeding hemorrhoids: treatment etc.
hemorrhoids It occurs when the veins and blood vessels in the anus or lower rectum become swollen and inflamed due to pressure. Approximately 40% of hemorrhoid…
Colorectal Cancer
Tumor microenvironment in colorectal cancer patients
Sponsored content organized gnosticsNovember 1, 2023Review by Maria Osipova Genetic and cellular screens are essential for understanding the genotype and phenotype of specific cells, providing important…
Functional Bowel Disorders
The value of mind-body therapy in functional gastrointestinal diseases is proven.
Mental health conditions are becoming increasingly common and can trigger gut-brain axis (GBA) disorders, and the number of people being diagnosed with these disorders has increased…
Appendicitis
Predictors of in-hospital appendiceal perforation in patients with non-perforated acute appendicitis with appendicolithiasis.
bookmark 1. In this retrospective study, patients who initially presented with acute appendicitis with appendicolithiasis were found to be more likely to have hospital stay, age…