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The sad news of the death of “Black Panther” actor Chadwick Boseman at the age of 43 from colon cancer drew attention to the need…
Architect Louis Sullivan coined the phrase “form follows function.” This became the battle cry of modernists in the early 1900’s against purely ornamental features of…
Mayo Clinic Connect member and volunteer mentor, Teresa @hopeful33250, was recently advised by her GI doctor to start on the FODMAP diet due to her…
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic is committed to provide care for all of our patients need even in these uncertain and…
Though times and circumstances have changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing has not changed, and that is Mayo Clinic’s Division of Gastroenterology and…
Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of death from cancers that affect both men and women, even though it is among the most…
Colorectal Cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of death from cancers that affect both men and women, even though…
Colonoscopic surveillance is recommended in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as they are at an increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). Patients with chronic IBD…
Celiac disease is a growing public health concern. It affects approximately 1% of the general population, although most cases remain unrecognized. Strict, lifelong adherence to a…
For patients diagnosed with Crohn’s disease (CD), there seems to be an opportune window in which early intervention may improve outcomes of the disease. Dr.…
Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, Dr. Patrick Kamath, talks about a worrying trend: death due to alcohol-related liver disease is on the rise across the United States. “When a…
Helicobacter pylori (or H. pylori) infection can be clinically challenging, especially with the evolution of drug-resistant bacteria, and the numerous diagnostic and therapeutic options available. Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist,…
A recent Mayo Clinic study has shown that cooling the pancreas is a viable option for treating acute pancreatitis, a potentially lethal condition marked by…
Esophageal cancer can be lethal. When diagnosed after the onset of symptoms, only 20% of patients have a survival rate of five years. However, when…
Autoimmune enteropathy is a rare disorder in which the immune system causes damage to the lining of the intestines. Symptoms of autoimmune enteropathy (AIE) can…
Barrett's esophagus (BE) is associated with an increased risk of developing esophageal cancer; currently, endoscopic eradication therapy (EET) is the main treatment to achieve complete…
When people with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) continue to have symptoms, they may be interested in exploring new diets. Jacalyn See, clinical…
Patients diagnosed with celiac disease must get regular check-ups to see if they are responding to a gluten-free diet. Doctors look for any lessening in symptoms,…
Alcoholic liver disease is the leading cause of cirrhosis and liver transplant in the United States. Liver injury caused by alcohol can vary in severity,…
Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, Dr. Amy Oxentenko talks about an article published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, detailing the complexities of chronic abdominal wall pain (CAWP) –…
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