Anal Cancer
Three new grants power colorectal cancer research
A closer look at gene-environment interactions in CRC Peters and biostatistician Dr. Li Hsu also received a five-year, $4.4 million grant from the NCI to further…
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Appendicitis
CureusWBC counts and CRP levels in clinical laboratory markers and imaging modalities in USG and CT abdomen: a retrospective …Introduction Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most common surgical emergency.Despite using various diagnostic parameters….17 hours ago
CureusWBC counts and CRP levels in clinical laboratory markers and imaging modalities in USG and CT abdomen: a retrospective …Introduction Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most…
Hemorrhoids
4 ways to relieve hemorrhoids at home | Hartford Hospital
Related: There’s blood in your stool – should you see a doctor? When the hemorrhoid prolapses outside the body, the pain becomes even more painful. All…
Anal Cancer
Predict rectal cancer recurrence
Top line: Immunoscore biopsy quantifies immune cell tumor infiltration in tumor biopsies at baseline; rectal cancer For both local regrowth and distant metastases, careful follow-up is…
Functional Bowel Disorders
Persistent abdominal pain? Revealing the true nature of chronic constipation and the possibility of treatment
Suffering from persistent abdominal pain can be a challenge, especially when the underlying cause is unknown. Often these distressing discomforts do not occur in isolation, but…
Anal Incontinence
What it feels like, the steps, and the results.
Anorectal manometry is a non-invasive procedure that measures the muscle contractions of the anal and rectal muscles to determine whether they are properly activated and regulated.…
Colorectal Cancer
Maximal tumor debulking with systemic therapy does not affect QoL in mCRC
Colorectal cancer, medical illustration 3D illustration: © Anatomy Insider – Stock.adobe.com Results from ORCHESTRA’s prespecified exploratory analysis show that even the addition of maximal tumor debulking…
Appendicitis
Colon cancer risk quadruples within 1 year of appendicitis onset
The research covered in this overview includes: ssrn.com Published as a preprint and has not yet been peer-reviewed. Important points why is this important Previous reports…
Hemorrhoids
What do hemorrhoids feel like?
For most people, the signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids (itching, swelling, discomfort) are mild and can be managed with home remedies and lifestyle changes. Although less…
Diverticular Disease
Eubiotic effects of rifaximin are associated with reduced abdominal pain in symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease: results of an observational cohort study | BMC Gastroenterology
To our knowledge, this study is the first to evaluate the long-term (i.e., 6 months) effects of rifaximin on the gut microbiota of SUDD patients. Here…