With increased colorectal screening and state of the art treatment, we can detect cancer at earlier and curable stages, helping patients lead longer and healthier lives. […]
While colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, tremendous progress has been made in recent years. […]
This Sunday, July 28, is World Hepatitis Day, which was established to raise global awareness of hepatitis – a potentially fatal, blood-borne virus which is a hidden epidemic in the United States. […]
POEM is an incisionless, endoscopic procedure that offers patients the ability to swallow again without the risks and recovery from a major surgery. […]
Persistent difficulty swallowing, also called dysphagia, could be a sign of a serious medical condition and warrants a trip to your doctor. […]
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are both Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, but they require different treatments. Finding the right treatment can reduce inflammation, heal the intestine, and help you live symptom free. […]
IBD is a chronic immune response which causes inflammation of the GI tract. The two most common IBDs are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. […]
Thanks to increased awareness of the need for screening, and in turn, early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer, newly diagnosed cases and deaths are on the decline. […]
As many as 1 in 5 American adults experience signs and symptoms of IBS. You may know someone with the diagnosis, or may even be curious if symptoms you are experiencing could be IBS. […]
A hidden epidemic is surging in the United States. Infectious disease experts estimate there could be as many as 4.7 million Americans living with hepatitis C – a potentially fatal, blood-borne virus which affects the liver. Fueling the epidemic, half of those infected are unaware they even have the virus. […]
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