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February 22, 2022 2 minute read Source/disclosure information Issuer: sauce: Regueiro, M. Presentation: My Way – Management of Perianal Fistula. Presentation location: GUILD 2022; February…
Cellf Bio reported its bioengineered sphincter implant in a Phase I clinical trial in patients with fecal incontinence. Credit: fizkes (via Shutterstock.com) Cellf Bio has reported…
diverticulitis Diverticulosis is an inflammation or infection of the diverticula, which are small sacs in the intestinal tract, caused by diverticulosis. Diverticulitis, typically seen in people…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
New practice guidelines aim to help clinicians navigate the increasingly crowded field of over-the-counter and prescription treatment options for chronic idiopathic conditions. constipation For otherwise healthy…
