The scale rates three sections of the colon, right (cecum and ascending colon), mid-colon (transverse and descending) and rectosigmoid, on a five-point scale (0–4). Total score (0–14 ...

An abdominal radiograph shows signs of colonic dilatation, especially marked in the cecum and ascending colon. Colonic perforation occurs in about 5% of cases, with the patient demonstrating more ...

For a seamless experience for patients, colonoscopic fecal microbiota transplantation allows for the restoration of gut ...

Diet Is Main Risk Factor for Colon Cancer in Younger Adults, New Study Suggests Aug. 14, 2024 — A new study has identified diet-derived molecules called metabolites as main drivers of young ...

Recent studies reveal that the human appendix plays roles in gut microbiota restoration and immunity, contrary to its ...

But the good news is that you'll probably feel pretty healthy anyway as your small intestine heals. Once you're diagnosed with celiac disease and begin the gluten-free diet, your villi generally start ...