The scale rates three sections of the colon, right (cecum and ascending colon), mid-colon (transverse and descending) and rectosigmoid, on a five-point scale (0–4). Total score (0–14 ...

An abdominal radiograph shows signs of colonic dilatation, especially marked in the cecum and ascending colon. Colonic perforation occurs in about 5% of cases, with the patient demonstrating more ...

Colonic hydrotherapy (also called colon cleansing or colonics), is a procedure that involves flushing out the colon with liquid, such as water. While it's commonly done before certain medical ...

Blood Test Could Guide Use of Anti-Inflammatory Drug Celecoxib to Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer Recurrence Jan. 28, 2025 — A data analysis from a randomized clinical trial for stage 3 colon cancer ...

Gut microbiota composition and sex hormones influence the immune response to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus gastrointestinal colonization in mice.

PTOV1 promotes the progression of colorectal cancer. Mechanistically, PTOV1 directly binds to ZNF449, and then the complex synergistically promotes the transcription of MYC. The PTOV1/ZNF449/MYC ...

Intestinal villi (singular: villus)are tiny, finger-like projections that line the interior (lumen) of the small intestine. The primary function of villi is to absorb nutrients from food and transfer ...