Once a disease primarily diagnosed after age 50, colorectal cancer is affecting more adults at younger ages: About 1 in 5 colorectal patients are now under the age of 55, and colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of ...
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Cases of early onset colorectal cancer, occurring in people between the ages of 20 and 45, have increased in recent decades. However, the reason for the uptick in cases is not well understood. Dr. Benjamin Musher, medical ...
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Crohn's disease, a debilitating inflammatory bowel disease, has many known contributing factors, including bacterial changes in the microbiome that foster an inflammatory environment. Now, for the first time, Crohn's disease ...
Mar 3, 2025
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Specialists from the Digestive System Department at Hospital Germans Trias have conducted and published a unique study that represents a significant improvement in the monitoring and treatment of patients who have undergone ...
Feb 27, 2025
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A new thesis from Karolinska Institutet aims to advance our understanding of the bidirectional relationship between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and chronic kidney diseases (CKD) through large-scale epidemiological studies ...
Feb 17, 2025
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A global research collaboration has revealed how certain gut cells switch on pain signals, which can linger long after the initial trigger has passed, potentially contributing to chronic pain in conditions like irritable ...
Feb 14, 2025
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Many of us pay attention to the foods we're putting in our bodies—asking ourselves whether they're nutritious and healthy for us. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself how fast this food is moving through your gut? ...
Feb 9, 2025
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Almost 50 million Americans—disproportionately in rural areas—must drive 25 miles or more to access a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment of issues involving the digestive system, according to a study from ...
Feb 6, 2025
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A four year-long research study has found that particles secreted by an intestinal worm may assist in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an ailment suffered by millions of people globally.
Feb 6, 2025
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Male patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a higher risk for ischemic heart diseases (IHDs), according to a study published in the March issue of the International Journal of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk and ...
Feb 5, 2025
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