Clinical Remission: Achieved in 33% of PL8177-treated patients versus 0% on placebo after eight weeks of treatment. Clinical Response (statistically significant): Demonstrated in 78% of PL8177 ...

OBJECTIVE: Deep pelvic endometriosis is the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Guidelines proposed standardized approaches for the diagnosis of deep pelvic endometriosis with ...

Professor G Bianchi Porro, Department of Gastroenterology, L Sacco University Hospital, Via G B Grassi, 74, 20157 Milan, Italy. BACKGROUND/AIMS Proper management of enterocutaneous fistulas ...

The length of your entire digestive system from the mouth to the anus is approximately 30 feet long. Your digestive system is responsible for breaking down the foods you eat so that you can absorb ...

A woman in her 70s with a history of liver transplantation presented with constipation and leucocytosis. Imaging demonstrated a large obstructing sigmoid mass. She underwent a colonoscopy that showed ...

Just when she thought life couldn’t get busier, New Jersey mom of six Elaine Griffin got diagnosed with Stage 2b colon cancer. “I was very shocked, and I think the doctors were as well because ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may ...

Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: PTN), a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on ...

Proctosigmoiditis is a form of left-sided ulcerative colitis that affects the rectum and sigmoid colon rather than a larger area of the colon. It usually causes diarrhea. Proctosigmoiditis affects ...

Weeks after grappling with norovirus, Jessica Wozniak’s stomach felt off. She continued experiencing cramps, pains and occasional bouts of diarrhea. “I was like something’s weird with my ...

Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a test that a doctor uses to check the inner lining of your rectum and the lower part of your colon. You may get this test if you have certain gut problems, such as ...