The aim of this study was to characterize the clinicopathologic findings and outcome in a series of HIV-infected patients diagnosed and treated for colon adenocarcinoma. Patients and Methods ...

Zoe Gardner-Lawson, a 36-year-old mom of three from Berkshire in South East England, experienced a dull pain in her lower back that was continuously misdiagnosed by her doctor as a urinary tract ...

A pinworm infection is an intestinal illness that's very common in elementary school-aged children. Pinworms are small, thin, pin-shaped worms that sometimes live in the human colon and rectum.

Patients with colon cancer who still have cancer cells in their blood after surgery may improve their survival odds with ...

Jan. 28, 2025 — A data analysis from a randomized clinical trial for stage 3 colon cancer patients found that patients with evidence of residual cancer in their blood after surgery to remove the ...

That can lead to inflammation, infection, and diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and, yes, colon cancer. Your microbiome is not just about what you eat. It's influenced by myriad factors ...

Kayla Jones: "I never thought I'd need an organ. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would need an organ at 35." ...

New research suggests that people with higher levels of a "good" bacteria in their guts also have lower levels of bacteria ...

You’ve probably heard of “colorectal cancer,” but colon cancer and rectal cancer aren’t the same. If you or someone you’re close to has it, you’ll want to know what they have in common ...

SANG W. LEE PROCTOLOGY Clinical Professor; Chief, Colon and Rectal Surgery Keck Medicine of USC Dr. Sang Lee is one of the ...

Treatment may depend on the cause. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavities become swollen and inflamed. Fluid buildup in the sinuses can allow ...

The rising rate of colon cancer in young people can't be caused by diet alone, doctors say. Microplastics, sleep, and antibiotics may play a role.