CT useful and effective when diagnosing patients with large bowel obstruction Apr 12, 2008
The use of CT is highly effective in confirming large bowel obstruction and identifying the site and cause of obstruction, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of South Manchester in Manchester, UK.. There is very little published evidence regarding the diagnostic efficiency of CT in large bowel obstruction (LBO), said Sathi Sukumar, MD, lead author of the study ... Large bowel obstruction is a common clinical problem and plain films have been shown to be... (EurekAlert!)
Bee plague worsening, anxious keepers say Mar 26, 2008
A insecticide factory inside our large bowel. By Pat. (The Palm Beach Post)
Study: Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Increasing Mar 16, 2008
Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or large bowel cancer includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. It is the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world. (AHN)
Actually, Airborne Does WorkYou Just Have To Believe Mar 15, 2008
They cultured the stool of both groups, looking for colonization of Oxalobacter formigenes in the large bowel. They found that patients with this bacterium were at 70 percent less risk of developing recurrent kidney stones. (Slate)
New Colon Cancer Screening Recommendations Mar 7, 2008
Those join the previously recommended screening tests, which include colonoscopy, (in which a flexible tube is inserted in the rectum but not as far into the large bowel as with a colonoscopy), and different varieties of stool tests. Which do the doctors recommend. (U.S. News & World Report)
AGA supports new guidelines favoring tests that prevent colorectal cancer Mar 6, 2008
By removing polyps from the large bowel, colonoscopy is the only screening test that also prevents colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer prevention should be the primary goal of screening, said Nicholas LaRusso, MD, AGAF, president, American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. (EurekAlert!)
Access To Success: The Second Annual UCBeyond Scholarship Program Feb 27, 2008
Ulcerative colitis affects only the inner layer of the colon, or large bowel. It always starts in the rectum and may extend as a continuous inflammation from there into the rest of the colon. (Canada Newswire)
Genes 'triple' bowel cancer risk Dec 17, 2007
BOWEL CANCER Around 36,000 new diagnoses in the UK each year Third most common cancer after breast and lung Causes almost 16,100 deaths in the UK every year Two-thirds of cases are in the large bowel (colon), rest in the back passage (rectum) 80% of cases are in people who are 60 years of older. Earlier, the researchers found a part of the genome which is responsible for causing Hereditary Mixed Polyposis Syndrome (HMPS) - a condition which significantly increases bowel cancer risk in Jews of... (BBC News -- UK)
Obesity Nears Smoking As Cancer Risk Oct 31, 2007
James says that, as obesity rates soar, the list of cancers associated with those extra pounds is growing: "Breast cancer, particularly post-menopausal breast cancer, cancer of the large bowel, and cancer of the pancreas, those are the three big ones." ... "It is quite clear," James says, "that, if you're in a country where a lot of red meat is eaten, that's where you find people getting more large bowel cancer.". (CBS News -- World)
C. Difficile Carriers Implicated in Outbreak Oct 20, 2007
The infection usually settles in the large bowel causing severe diarrhea that can lead to colitis, but it can progress to systemic infection (sepsis) and even death. The current report describes a C. difficile infection outbreak at a long-term care facility in which clinicians found that 35 (51 percent) of 68 residents who had no symptoms of C. difficile-associated disease (CDAD) carried a C. difficile strain not involved in the epidemic, while 13 (37 percent) of these patients carried the... (MEDLINEplus)
The Appendix Protects Us From Germs And Protects Good Bacteria Oct 9, 2007
"Biofilms in the large bowel suggest an apparent function of the human vermiform appendix" Journal of Theoretical Biology R. Randal Bollinger, Andrew S. Barbas, Errol L. Bush, Shu S. Lin and William Parker (must be purchased). Written by: Christian Nordqvist Copyright: Medical News Today Not to be reproduced without permission of Medical News Today. (Medical News Today)
The benefits of the contraceptive pill far outweigh the risks Sep 13, 2007
The researchers found that the risk of cancer was up to 12% lower among those women who had taken the pill and the risk of large bowel, uterine and ovarian cancer was statistically significant. The researchers say that equates to one fewer case of cancer for every 2,200 women who took the pill for a year. (News-Medical.net)
Target of Langley shooting moves to 'safe' house: family Sep 13, 2007
Target of Langley shooting moves to 'safe' house: family. Target of Langley shooting moves to 'safe' house: family. (CBC British Columbia)
New container terminal means jobs for Prince Rupert: BC premier Sep 13, 2007
New container terminal means jobs for Prince Rupert: B.C. premier. New container terminal means jobs for Prince Rupert: B.C. premier. (CBC British Columbia)
Pill use 'may cut risk of cancer' Sep 12, 2007
The reduced risk of large bowel, uterine and ovarian cancer was statistically significant. The evidence suggests that the protective effect of taking the pill lasts for at least 15 years after stopping - often into the period when women become more susceptible to developing cancers. (BBC News -- UK)
'Western' Diet Linked To Increased Risk Of Colon Cancer Recurrence Aug 16, 2007
Stage III colon cancer is characterized as being localized to the large bowel area with cancer cells in the lymph nodes near the tumor. The investigators found that those who most closely followed a Western diet were three-and-a-half times more likely to have colon cancer recur than those whose diets were least Western-like. (Science Daily)
Red meat diet linked to colon cancer return Aug 16, 2007
The study tracked 1,009 people treated with both surgery and chemotherapy for stage III colon cancer cancer that had spread from the large bowel area to the lymph nodes but not other organs. They were followed on average for five years. (MSNBC -- Health)
Colon cancer survivors should stick to a 'prudent' diet Aug 15, 2007
For the study the researchers tracked 1,009 people treated with both surgery and chemotherapy for stage III colon cancer which is cancer that has spread from the large bowel area to the lymph nodes but not to other organs. The group were followed over the course of five years and provided information on eating habits and diet. (News-Medical.net)
Gene discovery may lead to bowel cancer test Jul 12, 2007
The problem is bowel cancer is hidden away out of sight in the large bowel inside the abdomen. But if it's discovered and treated early enough, the cure rate is 90 per cent.. (ABC Online)
Spuds that like you -- in your summer salad Jun 25, 2007
Starch consumption is thought to reduce the risk of large bowel cancer and may also have an effect on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Ohmans team previously found that the overall lymphocyte levels do not vary for IBS patients, but that lymphocytes are transferred from the peripheral blood to the gut, which support the hypothesis of IBS being at least partially an inflammatory disorder. (EurekAlert!)
Fecal Occult Blood Test Jun 15, 2007
Another option for colorectal cancer screening. It is a stool test designed to detect small amounts of blood in the feces. (Suite101.com)
Taking folic acid does not reduce risk of precancerous colon tumors Jun 9, 2007
We had great hope that folic acid would be a very cheap and effective agent to prevent large bowel adenomas. We expected that folic acid would decrease the risk for colorectal cancers, perhaps as much as 40 percent. (EurekAlert!)
Diet May Influence Survival After Treatment For Stage III Colon Cancer, Study Suggests Jun 6, 2007
The research involved 1,009 patients with stage III colon cancer (cancer localized to the large bowel area with positive lymph nodes near the tumor) who were participating in a randomized, phase III clinical trial of adjuvant chemotherapy. They recorded their dietary intake on questionnaires for six months after chemotherapy, and researchers then tracked them for cancer recurrence or death. (Science Daily)
PET/CT Should Be 'First-step' Test For Patients With Crohn's Disease Jun 6, 2007
"PET/CT can answer the major question: What is the activity of the disease"" explained Hustinx.Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect the digestive system, has no medical cure, and its causes are unknown, explained Hustinx. Once the disease begins, it can fluctuate between periods of inactivity (remission) and activity (relapse). During relapses, symptoms--varying in nature, frequency and intensity--include abdominal pain, diarrhea and worsening general physical... (Science Daily)
Flaws In Colonoscopies May Increase Risk Of Colon Cancer May 25, 2007
This study conducted by researchers from the Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine in Korea argues that there are other markers of competency, most notably cecal intubation (the process of inserting of a tube into the first portion of the large bowel), which has been known to cause complications if it takes too long.. Investigators evaluated the procedures of 24 first-year fellows in 15 tertiary care academic centers -- a total of 4,351 colonoscopies. (Science Daily)
Daily Aspirin May Prevent Bowel Cancer New Study May 14, 2007
In 2003 there were over 35,000 new cases of large bowel cancer in the UK, with about two thirds of them being colon cancer and one third rectal cancer. "Effect of aspirin on long-term risk of colorectal cancer: consistent evidence from randomised and observational studies." Enrico Flossmann, and Peter M Rothwell. (Medical News Today)
One aspirin a day 'can lower threat of bowel cancer' May 13, 2007
Previous UK laboratory tests found the drug makes cancer cells from the large bowel self-destruct. It is also believed to reduce the number of adenomas - growths that can develop into cancer. (Daily Mail)
Smoking Influences Crohn's Disease May 7, 2007
Fundamental differences in small and large bowel physiology may explain the differences in location of Crohn s disease in smokers, says Aldhous. The effects of smoking should be further investigated, to understand why smoking has a differential effect on different parts of the bowel. (Science Daily)
Barium Enema May 4, 2007
This procedure can be used to detect various abnormalities within the large bowel that distort the normal outline of the gut wall. It has several applications including the following. (Suite101.com)
What you need to know about cancer of the colon Apr 13, 2007
When actress Audrey Hepburn died from colon cancer years ago, her death drew nationwide attention to a sobering reality: Cancer of the colon or rectum (also called colorectal or large bowel cancer) often doesn't cause noticeable symptoms until it has reached an advanced stage ... During this procedure, the physician inserts a thin, lighted, tubular scope into the large bowel through the anus ... The scope enables the doctor to check visually for abnormalities in the rectum and lower colon, where... (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Colonoscopy can miss cancer in some patients, study finds Jan 31, 2007
The rate of new or missed colorectal cancers after colonoscopy a procedure in which a flexible tube carrying a tiny camera is fed up through the large bowel is 2 per cent to 6 per cent in real world clinical practice, depending on the site of the cancer, the study found. Related to this article. (Globe and Mail)
Daily Debriefing Jan 18, 2007
"Researchers at Dartmouth Medical School have found that taking calcium supplements over the course of four years can offer protection against colorectal polyps that may lead to cancer long after intake of supplements has stopped. Dr. John A. Baron and Dr. Maria Grau are the authors of the study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. This study is a follow-up to the Calcium Polyp Prevention Study, which included 822 of 930 original study subjects. It reports that 31.5... (The Dartmouth Online, NH)
Unusual lesions will fade over time Jan 7, 2007
Lichen planus is associated with a number of other diseases that are of immune origin or which affect the immune system, such as hepatitis C infection, ulcerative colitis (an immune disorder of the large bowel), myasthenia gravis (an immune disorder characterized by muscle weakness) and others. Although most patients are between 30 and 60 years old, lichen planus can occur at any age. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Spanish Doctor Denies Castro Has Cancer Dec 27, 2006
It is an inflammation of small pouchlike balloonings in the large bowel, or large intestine, and can require a number of surgical procedures. Examples of other noncancerous intestinal conditions are inflammatory bowel diseases like regional enteritis (Crohn;s) or ulcerative colitis. (The Ledger)
Addicted to Laxatives Dec 14, 2006
Laxatives artificially stimulate nerve endings in your large bowel, which is also called the colon. Long term laxative abuse can damage your colon and eventually your colon may fail to function which causes constipation. (Suite101.com)
Iraqi conjoined twins separated Dec 3, 2006
The doctors first detached the girls at the chest, abdomen and pelvis, then proceeded to separate shared organs -- the liver, small and large bowel, urethra and bladder and genitals, Al Rabeeah told CNN.. "Now we are reconstructing their organs," the surgeon said about 10 p.m. Saturday night (2 p.m. ET). (CNN -- International)
Poor sanitation causes amebiasis Nov 8, 2006
The amoebae seed lengths of the large bowel and create small perforations that bleed and become severely inflamed (secreting a lot of pus). Properly treated with relatively safe drugs, these lesions heal up quickly and completely. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Efficient Williams asked to explain Nov 6, 2006
"The post-mortem showed an accurate inflammatory condition of the large bowel. He also had massive stomach ulcers, which they didn't know much about then. Sixty per cent of the horses racing have degrees of gastric ulceration because they are not eating 24 hours a day, as they would in the paddock." Low resistance due to travelling was a major contributor to Phar Lap's final problem, Sykes said. No mention of arsenic. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Efficacy of once-daily Avelox for complicated abdominal infections highlighted at ICAAC Sep 30, 2006
Complicated intra-abdominal infections arise from the hollow organs of the abdominal cavity, including the stomach, small and large bowel, appendix and biliary system. Types of cIAI include appendicitis with perforation or abscess, intra-abdominal abscess or peritonitis (diffuse inflammation of peritoneum lining the abdominal wall and bowel), perforations of the stomach or bowel, and surgical site infections related to previous intra-abdominal surgery. (EurekAlert!)
Intestinal surgery can affect eyes years later Aug 22, 2006
Thirty-six years earlier he had undergone partial small and large bowel resection related to Crohn's disease. The third patient reported several months of decreased vision in both eyes that was worse at night. (Scientific American)
New stuff: The SmartPill Aug 20, 2006
Approved for sale and use by the FDA last month, the pill, which is more capsule than pill, is described as "about the size of a large vitamin pill." Its function is to measure "gastric emptying time," "combined small and large bowel transit time" and other GI matters. Once the capsule exits the body, your physician downloads the information that has been transmitted by radio frequency from the capsule to a cell phone-size receiver you've been wearing on a belt or around your neck. (Sacramento Bee -- Lifestyle)
Castros health crisis could have various causes Aug 2, 2006
If it is truly intestinal then the chances are it will be large bowel bleeding and it could either be angiodysplasia or diverticular disease. Those are the commonest ones in older people, he added. (MSNBC -- Health)
Mayne upgrades earnings on strong outlook for cancer drugs Jul 29, 2006
These included paclitaxel (for ovarian, breast and lung cancer) in Europe, a strong performance of irinotecan (for colon cancer) and oxaplatin (for cancer of the large bowel) in Canada, and a successful launch of mitoxantrone (for leukemia and prostate cancer) and relaunch of hydromorphone (a pain reliever) in the United States. Mayne also said strong sales growth in all regions, particularly from irinotecan and paclitaxel, helped increase sales to about $800 million on a pro-forma basis for the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Scientists May Have Found Meat Link to Colon Cancer Feb 8, 2006
By studying cells from volunteers eating different diets, they discovered that red meat raises levels of compounds in the large bowel, which can alter DNA and increase the likelihood of cancer ... They found that red meat consumption was linked to increased levels of substances called N-nitrosocompounds, which are formed in the large bowel. (MEDLINEplus)
Why meat may increase cancer risk Feb 7, 2006
By studying cells from volunteers eating different diets, they discovered that red meat raises levels of compounds in the large bowel which can alter DNA and increase the likelihood of cancer ... They found that red meat consumption was linked to increased levels of substances called N-nitroso compounds, which are formed in the large bowel. (MSNBC -- Health)
