Introduction Colonic diverticulosis is the most common structural abnormality of the colon in developed countries, with an increasing global prevalence. Approximately 20–25% of affected individuals ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Recent findings published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology suggested colonic diverticulosis did not ...

It's easy to see your body aging on the outside – wrinkles, dark spots, gray hair, the whole shebang – but as we grow older, ...

The clinical challenge of colonic diverticular bleeding has evolved over recent decades, with advances in diagnostic procedures and therapeutic approaches substantially influencing patient outcomes.

A study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology found colonic diverticular disease may be associated with an increased risk of dementia. Yen-Chun Peng, MD, from Taichung Veterans ...

Q: I am recovering from a bout of diverticulitis. What are my chances of having another round – and how can I avoid later episodes? Does the onset increase my risk of serious ailments such as cancer?

An article in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology examines the distribution of colonic diverticula. 1. The research team examined patients undergoing screening colonoscopy at the University of ...

(HealthDay News) — Colonic diverticular disease does not appear to be linked to an increased risk of subsequent colorectal cancer (CRC), according to research published in the August issue of Clinical ...

The colon, or large intestine, is where fibers and digested food are turned into stools. It has numerous sections, including the ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, ...

A 73-year-old man presented with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding. He was hemodynamically stable, and nasogastric-tube lavage revealed bile with no blood, suggesting a lower gastrointestinal ...

Introduction Colonic diverticulosis is the most common structural abnormality of the colon in developed countries, with an increasing global prevalence. Approximately 20–25% of affected individuals ...