Colon cancer rates are spiking among young people: Here's why, and how to lower the risk
Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic conditions, was 19 years old.
Jan 7, 2026
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Surgical Procedures, Operative: News and Research on Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
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AI detects stomach cancer risk in remote communities from upper endoscopic images
In many regions, doctors practice in settings with limited medical resources. Advanced tests, specialist support, and expert guidance for complex decisions are often unavailable. Under these circumstances, accurate automated ...
Jan 2, 2026
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Major complications seen in 7% of patients with ADPKD undergoing nephrectomy
Major complications occur in 7.0% of patients undergoing nephrectomy with a diagnosis of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), according to a study published online Dec. 17 in Urology Practice.
Dec 23, 2025
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Bypass surgery may offer greater long-term benefits compared with stents for women
Women with severe coronary heart disease causing narrowing or blockages in the arteries may derive greater long-term benefits from coronary artery bypass grafting compared with percutaneous coronary intervention, also known ...
Dec 22, 2025
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Can community awareness campaigns in low-resource areas improve early diagnosis of colorectal cancer?
In low-resource regions such as Nigeria, most people with colorectal cancer are diagnosed too late for curative treatment options.
Dec 22, 2025
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Q&A: Why knowing your family's surgical history might be key to preventing emergency gallbladder surgery
People might attribute midnight bouts of chest pain or waves of nausea to food poisoning, stress or a stubborn case of indigestion, but Rutgers Health researchers suggest that knowing your family's surgical past could pinpoint ...
Dec 9, 2025
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Rectal bleeding: Is it hemorrhoids or cancer?
Hemorrhoids are a common condition that affects about half of all people by age fifty.
Dec 3, 2025
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CT colonography cost-effective for CRC screening in Black adults
In Black adults, computed tomography colonography (CTC) is cost-effective for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in Cancer Medicine.
Nov 21, 2025
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Reduced opioid use found after knee surgery with mini-scope technique
A new study led by Marshall University researchers found that patients who underwent knee surgery using a minimally invasive "needle arthroscopy" technique used significantly fewer opioids after surgery compared to those ...
Nov 19, 2025
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Colorectal cancer screenings remain low for people ages 45 to 49 despite guideline change
UCLA research finds that fewer than one in four eligible younger adults completed colorectal cancer screenings after the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) lowered the recommended screening age to 45 from ...
Nov 19, 2025
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