BackgroundMesenteric ischemia is an uncommon diagnosis that is often overlooked until patients present with non-salvageable bowel. Our objective was to identify risk factors for mesenteric ischemia, ...

Few outpatient medical procedures inspire as much negativity as the colonoscopy. In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve decided to bust up some of the myths that make people avoid ...

The optimal strategy for lower extremity revascularization (surgical bypass versus endovascular intervention) in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is unclear. We examined the ...

“Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a complex and debilitating condition that is characterised by persistent, unexplained fatigue that does not improve ...

Colon cancer cases are on the rise, including in people under 45. Early symptoms include bloating and abdominal pain, which can be confused with GI disorders. Doctors shared why colon cancer can ...

The presence of palpable lymph nodes in the mesentery does not necessarily indicate a poor prognosis in patients with carcinoma of the right colon. In 81 patients (33.4 per cent) the mesenteric ...

Colon cancer was once primarily a diagnosis for older adults, but the statistics are changing. In recent years, cases have been rising among people younger than 50, which is why the American Cancer ...

Studies have found women are three times more likely to be affected with chronic mesenteric ischemia (reduced blood flow) than men. Studies also suggest Black adults with renal artery stenosis ...

The analysis, which includes two studies looking into the benefits of revascularization in patients with ischemic LV dysfunction, highlights the efficacy of modern medical therapy when compared ...

If a doctor discovers colon polyps, they will often remove them and test for cancer. If cancer is present, cancer specialists will outline a treatment plan, which may include surgery, chemotherapy ...