An increased serum level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 [OH]D) is independently associated with a lower risk for bowel resection with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published ...

When parts of the small intestine are diseased or die, the treatment can involve surgically removing the affected tissue. Although lifesaving, the procedure—referred to as a radical small bowel ...

Predictors of response in advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) patients treated with immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICI). Serial ctDNA monitoring to predict response in mCRC patients treated with anlotinib ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mechanical bowel preparation and oral antibiotics resulted in fewer overall postoperative complications vs.

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a set of symptoms that occur due to a shortened small intestine. Causes can range from birth or genetic disorders, inflammatory bowel disorders, and other health issues, ...

Strictureplasty is a surgical procedure that widens narrowed passages in the bowels, known as strictures. Strictures can result from inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative ...

A short course of immunotherapy given before surgery eliminated detectable colon cancer in a majority of patients whose ...

Jamie Ball thought she had gallstones when her side hurt. After she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, she learned she'd need a new liver to live. When Jamie Ball felt sharp pain in her side, ...