Elevated serum levels of free lipocalin-2 are linked to pediatric ulcerative colitis and can help indicate the extent of colon involvement and disease severity.

Introduction Colonic stenting for malignant obstruction is now established as the preferred treatment for patients without curative intent, and provides a lower rate of stoma formation. Guidelines in ...

Post hoc analysis supports a reduction of time to first bowel movement and a consistent improvement in abdominal symptoms, ...

Indiana University School of Medicine scientists have uncovered new evidence that an age-related blood condition may ...

An oncologist explains the situations when doctors recommend getting screened for colorectal cancer before age 45.

Among patients with iron deficiency anemia, an FIT result below 10 μg Hb/g feces showed high negative predictive value but missed CRC and advanced polyps.

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Now scientists in Japan believe they may have discovered an important reason why some constipation treatments do not work.

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From kefir to colonics, this pleasingly confessional book looks at how our yearning for betterment fuels a booming self-care ...

Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) can present as an acute and life-threatening event or as chronic bleeding, which might manifest as iron-deficiency anemia, fecal occult blood or intermittent ...

Pain in your descending colon might be caused by conditions like constipation, diarrhea, or inflammatory diseases. You should see a healthcare provider if you have abdominal pain, bloody stools, or ...