Colorectal cancer in the region will decline as more patients undergo colonoscopies

Caitlin Fuhr-Pessin, MD Scheduling a colonoscopy may seem like a daunting task to some, but this test is the most treatable and often curable test for colorectal cancer. It is a lifesaver for many people because it can be detected early. Thanks to cancer screening and removal of precancerous polyps, the diagnosis rate for colon […]

Comparison of available C-type partial stapled hemorrhoidopexy (C-PSH) and circular stapled hemorrhoidopexy (CSH) in patients with grade IV hemorrhoids: a retrospective cohort study | BMC Gastroenterology

In this study, long-term results showed that the hemorrhoid recurrence rates in the C-PSH and CSH groups were similar, and constipation was an independent prognostic factor for recurrence. The C-PSH group had the advantage of reduced fecal urgency, pain during the first bowel movement after surgery, and major complications. However, in the C-PSH group, the […]

Efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training for post-operative patients with rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta… This study investigated the effectiveness and health-related quality of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) for fecal incontinence (FI). The purpose was to evaluate… 3 hours ago

Efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training for post-operative patients with rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta… This study investigated the effectiveness and health-related quality of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) for fecal incontinence (FI). The purpose was to evaluate… 3 hours ago

What are the new ways to treat colorectal cancer patients? HCA oncologists answer.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. Experts say cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in this country. On TV20’s “Healthier Tomorrows,” Dr. Francisco Macedo, a surgical oncologist at HCA North Florida Hospital, talks about the exciting new cancer treatments available in the […]

Colorectal cancer in the region will decline as more patients undergo colonoscopies

Caitlin Fuhr-Pessin, MD Scheduling a colonoscopy may seem like a daunting task to some, but this test is the most treatable and often curable test for colorectal cancer. It is a lifesaver for many people because it can be detected early. Thanks to cancer screening and removal of precancerous polyps, the diagnosis rate for colon […]

Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer may find hope with new FDA-approved treatment

This month brought some hopeful news to those battling metastatic colorectal cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 8 approved a new oral drug called Fluzacra (fruquintinib) for the treatment of previously treated patients. metastatic colorectal cancer. Until now, patients with this disease have had limited treatment options, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation […]

Isolated rectal ulcer syndrome in patients presenting with lower gastrointestinal bleeding: experience at a tertiary care hospital.

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Evaluation of factors predicting successful outcome in patients scheduled for treatment of acute uncomplicated appendicitis

specialty Please chooseI’m not a medical professional.Allergy and immunologyanatomyanesthesiologyCardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgerycardiologyCritical caredentalDermatologyDiabetes and endocrinologyemergency medical careepidemiology and public healthRegular medicineForensic medicineDepartment of GastroenterologyGeneral medical treatmentgeneticsgeriatricsmedical policyHematologyHIV/AIDShospital-based medical careI’m not a medical professional.InfectionIntegrative medicine/complementary medicineInternal medicineInternal medicine/pediatricsMedical education and simulationmedical physicsmedical studentnephrologyneurosurgeryneurologynuclear medicinenutritionObstetrician and gynecologistoccupational healthoncologyophthalmologyoptometryOral medicineorthopedic surgeryosteopathic medicineOtorhinolaryngologypain managementpalliative carePathologyPediatricspediatric surgeryPhysical therapy and […]