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IgG4-RD or immunoglobulin G4-related disease can affect almost any organ in the body. It’s manifestation is most often seen in the pancreas – autoimmune pancreatitis…
Perianal fistulas are a common, disabling complication of Crohn’s disease. Symptoms include severe pain, fecal incontinence, drainage of pus, and reduced quality of life. Despite significant advances…
The human body is host to a vast number of microbes – communities of bacteria, fungi, viruses. These complex, interconnected microorganisms together make up our microbiota. The biggest…
The American Cancer Society recently updated its colorectal cancer (colon cancer and rectal cancer) screening guidelines – current recommendations advise that people start regular screening at age…
A common thought is that pancreatic cancer is difficult to treat, and prognosis is often dismal. The National Cancer Institute estimates that 55,000 Americans will be…
Sometimes known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), Lynch syndrome is an inherited condition that increases the risk of many types of cancer, especially colorectal…
For people with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), following a gluten-free (GF) diet is crucial. These days however, a gluten-free lifestyle is becoming…
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic, painful disorders that affect the intestinal tract. In the United States, it is…
What if a simple breath test could detect gastric and esophageal cancer? In this video, Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, Dr. Kenneth Wang, M.D., explains the research and…
Each year in the United States, about a half million people get sick from C. difficile, and in recent years, C. difficile infections have become…
Many patients have difficulty swallowing due to narrowing of the esophagus. Benign esophageal strictures can be challenging to treat, with the main treatment being endoscopic dilations.…
Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach empties into the small intestine more slowly than it should. Diet and nutrition play a significant role…
Joseph Murray, M.D., talks about a rare condition – collagenous gastritis – and about Mayo Clinic’s ongoing research to better understand the causes, and try…
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis may need immunosuppressive biologic therapy to control the disease. Some of these drugs can cross…
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may raise the risk for heart attack, according to a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The study also found the increased…
People who've been diagnosed with celiac disease and are following a gluten-free diet, are surprised to learn just how little gluten it actually takes to…
A study published in the journal Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, where researchers focused on early-onset inflammatory bowel disease - eoIBD (refers to those patients under the…
One treatment option for anal fistulas in Crohn's disease is seton placement. A seton is a silk or latex string that is placed into the…
Celiac disease is emerging not only as a disease affecting people, but as a subject for intense research. Where are we with research on this…
Celiac disease (gluten-sensitive enteropathy), sometimes called sprue or coeliac, is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Dr.…
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