A study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology has identified factors associated with overall surgical site infection risk for patients undergoing colon procedures. Researchers ...

Colonics are meant to remove toxins and improve health, but may not be safe. There's limited evidence that colonics help treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The idea of colonics for detoxification ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

Doctors say early detection is one of the most important tools in the fight against colon cancer. One Central Georgia man said getting screened made all the difference after doctors discovered a tumor ...

Surgical site infection incidence varies considerably among clinically defined procedures in five National Healthcare Safety Network surgery categories, according to a study published in the American ...