Steelers offensive tackle Willie Colon took part in the Lupus Loop for the second straight year, a walk that benefits the Lupus Foundation of Western Pennsylvania. Colon got involved with the Lupus ...

CLINICAL findings and laboratory tests frequently fail to indicate accurately the pathologic status of the gall bladder in acute cholecystitis. Gangrene with incipient or actual perforation may exist ...

A loop colostomy is a kind of colostomy that may be done to either manage gastrointestinal issues or provide bowel rest. It is easier to reverse than other types, which makes it a common option for ...

A loop colostomy is a procedure that enables a person to pass stool when their bowel is not functioning correctly. It involves surgeons opening up a loop of the colon through the stomach to form a ...

Loop ileostomy is a reversible type of ileostomy that diverts the contents of the intestines to allow certain parts of the body to heal due to complications or after medical procedures. A surgeon will ...

An oral bacterium, Fusobacterium nucleatum, was recognized years ago as a promoter of colon cancer. But exactly how F. nucleatum worsened colon cancer remained unknown. Now, thanks to research carried ...