Keeping the hepatic flexure (the part of the colon that makes a sharp bend near the liver) healthy is key to maintaining overall digestive wellness. In this article, we will discuss five ...

This study shows that the incidence of hepatic encephalopathy was lower in cirrhotic patients with upper gastrointestinal bleed treated with lactulose as compared with patients not treated with ...

Objective Diverticulitis is a common disease with a substantial clinical and economic burden. Besides dietary fibre, the role of other foods in the prevention of diverticulitis is underexplored.

Symptoms of Crohn’s disease and diverticulitis can be very similar, but they are two separate conditions. Diagnostic tests and procedures like a colonoscopy can help your doctor to know which ...

The mechanisms underlying resolution of acute hepatic inflammation are largely unknown. Here, we aimed to investigate the impact of Mer tyrosine kinase (MerTK) during ALF and also examine how the ...

Although medical treatment results in more readmissions due to recurrence, it may be reasonable to avoid surgical therapy in the vast majority of patients with acute diverticulitis. It is unclear ...

Graduates of the MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) specialty track are prepared for advanced nursing practice in a variety of acute and critical care settings. As advanced ...