Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...
Advanced therapies reduce bowel urgency in nearly half of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, new research finds.
Introduction Nasogastric tubes (NGTs) are standard practice in the management of adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO). Their insertion can be associated with significant patient discomfort and ...
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. On a nippy Monday night at the Zebulon in Frogtown, a man wearing a Jason Voorhees T-shirt steps onto a ...
Colleen Stinchcombe is a health, environment, and outdoor recreation writer based near Seattle, WA. In addition to Health, her work has been published by SELF, Outside Online, Sierra Magazine, Lonely ...
J-pouch surgery can successfully relieve symptoms of ulcerative colitis if medications and other treatments haven’t worked, but complications may arise. Depending on the type of irritable bowel ...
Launched in 2024, the Department of Geography and Environment’s ‘Sustainability’ public lecture series explores the complexities of sustainability through a social-science lens. Drawing on our ...
Anal leakage or seepage is the accidental passing of stool. It can stem from nerve or muscle damage, constipation, and diarrhea, among other issues. Medication and pelvic floor exercises may help ...