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- 30-Dec-2011
- IBD risk raised in endometriosis patients Women with the chronic condition endometriosis have an increased long-term risk for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, demonstrate study findings published in the journal Gut.
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- 16-Dec-2011
- Gene mutations explain congenital short bowel syndrome An international team of scientists has identified mutations in a major embryogenesis gene that are at least partly responsible for congenital short bowel syndrome.
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- 08-Nov-2011
- EMR appears optimal treatment for large rectal adenoma removal Piecemeal endoscopic mucosal resection offers a lower risk for complications than transanal endoscopic microsurgery in patients undergoing large rectal adenoma removal, with similar long-term efficacy, study findings suggest.
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- 13-Sep-2011
- SNS effective long-term for treatment of fecal incontinence Sacral nerve stimulation is an effective long-term treatment for fecal incontinence, research shows.
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- 06-Sep-2011
- Universal CRC screening best for identifying Lynch syndrome patients Universal molecular screening has greater sensitivity for detection of Lynch syndrome among colorectal cancer patients than the revised Bethesda guidelines, demonstrate study findings published in the journal
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- 30-Aug-2011
- Once-only sigmoidoscopy reduces CRC incidence, mortality Screening with single, flexible sigmoidoscopy in men and women aged 55 to 64 years is associated with a substantial reduction in colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, research shows.
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- 23-Aug-2011
- Day-case stapled anopexy effective hemorrhoid management Results from a Spanish study indicate that stapled anopexy performed as a day-case is an effective treatment for patients with prolapsing hemorrhoids.
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- 19-Aug-2011
- Gastric cancer subtype predicts survival, chemotherapy response Researchers have identified two intrinsic genetic subtypes of gastric cancer that respond differently to certain chemotherapy regimens, thus setting the possibility of tailored treatment in the future.
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- 26-Jul-2011
- High folate intake ‘does not raise colorectal cancer risk’ Fears that the introduction of mandatory folate supplementation might be a factor in the rising incidence of colorectal cancer appear to be unfounded, with a study finding that high folate intake may actually protect against the cancer.
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- 19-Jul-2011
- Colorectal cancer mortality rates highest in southern US states Mortality from colorectal cancer shows marked variation across the United States, with the North-East showing the most progress in reducing mortality while southern states lag behind.
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