CLINICAL findings and laboratory tests frequently fail to indicate accurately the pathologic status of the gall bladder in acute cholecystitis. Gangrene with incipient or actual perforation may exist ...

A loop colostomy is a kind of colostomy that may be done to either manage gastrointestinal issues or provide bowel rest. It is easier to reverse than other types, which makes it a common option for ...

Steelers offensive tackle Willie Colon took part in the Lupus Loop for the second straight year, a walk that benefits the Lupus Foundation of Western Pennsylvania. Colon got involved with the Lupus ...

Loop ileostomy is a reversible type of ileostomy that diverts the contents of the intestines to allow certain parts of the body to heal due to complications or after medical procedures. A surgeon will ...

An oral bacterium, Fusobacterium nucleatum, was recognized years ago as a promoter of colon cancer. But exactly how F. nucleatum worsened colon cancer remained unknown. Now, thanks to research carried ...

Colonoscopy remains a challenging procedure. The difficulty of navigating the colon's variable anatomy, the potential application of excessive pressure to the colon wall and insertion-tube looping all ...

Summer 2016 - Summer 2018. The objective of this Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) - Advanced Industries Accelerator (AIA) Program proposal is a pre-clinical ...