THIS study is based on 242 patients who were operated on between 1930 and 1950 for carcinoma of the right colon. This group includes patients with carcinoma of the cecum, the ascending colon and ...

Introduction: As a representation of the gut microbiota, fecal and cecal samples are most often used in human and animal studies, including in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) research.

Background: Swine represent one of the most economically significant livestock worldwide, and their intestinal microbial communities are crucial for maintaining physiological development and ...

Horses are non-ruminant herbivores, meaning they eat mainly plant material. The horse’s gastrointestinal tract consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and the highly developed large ...

Colorectal cancer is affecting more people under 50. Early screening and prevention are key. Learn about the causes and how ...

Acute colonic ileus or Ogilvie's syndrome is an acute nonmechanical colonic obstruction with an unclear pathophysiology. This motility disorder generally occurs in elderly patients with serious ...

Colon cancer occurs when cells in your large intestine grow out of control. Treatment can vary by the stage and type of colon cancer. Colon cancer is a type of cancer that starts in your colon ...

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Mar. 3, 2025 — Researchers have shown how a low carbohydrate diet can worsen the DNA-damaging effects of some gut microbes to cause colorectal cancer. The study compared the effects of three ...