Colorectal Polyps
NAFLD increases risk of colorectal adenomatous polyps
Top line: Non-alcoholic fatty liver Results from a large study show that NAFLD is an independent risk factor for precancerous colorectal adenomatous polyps in men and…
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IBD
Top 10 Crohn’s Disease Blogs of 2017
Crohn’s disease is a difficult and stressful disease, but its management can take many forms. Blogs provide support and educational information and help increase knowledge about…
IBD
More clues about ME/CFS discovered in the gut microbiome – NIH Director’s Blog
Post February 14, 2023 Written by Lawrence Tabak, DDS, Ph.D. As many as 2.5 million Americans live with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, or ME/CFS. It is…
IBD
Harvard Health Ad Watch: Why are there toilets everywhere in this drug’s ads?
If the primary purpose of advertising a drug is to attract attention; This ad for Entyvio (vedolizumab) works. A young woman is seen getting into a…
IBD
IBD and LGBTQ+: How it affects sexual health
Anyone living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) knows that their disease has a significant impact on their daily lives. Many people are diagnosed in their 20s…
Colorectal Cancer
After battling colon cancer, patient optimism grows – Colorectal cancer screening
In 2009, Delia Wilson attributed her regular stomach pains to the stress of attending graduate school and working full time. As the pain persisted, her GP…
Colorectal Cancer
Cetuximab maintenance therapy may be effective in RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer
bookmark 1. In this randomized phase 2 clinical trial, patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who received cetuximab maintenance therapy had median progression-free and overall survival compared…
Colorectal Cancer
New treatment option for metastatic colorectal cancer extends survival | VUMC Reporter
Written by Tom Wilemon A new treatment is on the horizon for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who have run out of treatment options. Results of…
Colorectal Cancer
TX aimed at alleviating cancer should be praised, not criticized.
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Hello. I’m Mark Lewis from Medscape. I will be coming to you in the summer of 2023 after the…
Piles
Revolutionary Laser Treatment for Piles: Is It Right for You?
The growing problem of piles: an overview Understanding the need for effective treatment options Piles, also known as hemorrhoids, have become a common concern for manyindividuals.…