May 16, 2011 — In patients undergoing colectomy, obesity is associated with a 60% increased risk for surgical site infection (SSI), and those developing SSIs had significantly increased costs and ...

Seres Therapeutics reported results from an interim phase 2 trial for its colon infection treatment weren’t found to be statistically significant. 1. The treatment, SER-109, is intended for multiply ...

On Sept. 23, a jury awarded $4,044,051 to a man who developed multiple infections after a botched colon surgery. In 2003, Dr. Guillermo Ponce De Leon performed a colon resection on William Orton Jr.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Cases diverticulitis are on the rise among younger populations, but what is it exactly? In short, diverticulitis is a condition where little pockets come off of the colon ...

In recent years, a troubling trend has emerged regarding the relationship between gut bacteria and health outcomes, particularly early-onset colon cancer. As researchers delve deeper into the ...

Your gut microbiome is comprised of the microscopic life in your digestive tract and all the things they produce. Some ...

Cases of deadly E. coli food poisoning surged by nearly 80 per cent in a year, new official figures show — with six Britons confirmed to have died from the infection. The UK Health Security Agency ...

Drinking eight glasses of water a day is more than just a health mantra; it’s a foundational practice that supports various bodily functions, including the health of your colon. Water is a vital ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Doctors at The Christ Hospital are now utilizing robotic surgery for colon cancer resections, a method that has shown to significantly improve healing and recovery times. Dr.