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Hiatal Hernia Treatment
Hiatal hernia treatment eases symptoms and prevents complications. More information on lifestyle, medication and prevention options here.
What is a hiatal hernia?
We review the definition of a hiatal hernia, what causes it, and types of hernias in this Introduction to Hiatal Hernia.
Constipation Treatment
Relieving constipation can happen. Learn which treatment options are appropriate for common or severe constipation by starting here.
Crohns Disease Treatment
Treating Crohn's Disease can help control inflammation of the GI tract. Learn more about diet, medications and surgery for Crohns in this section.
Crohns Disease Diagnosis
How do doctors medically diagnose Crohn's Disease of the GI tract? Explore the tests and procedures used in modern medicine to identify Crohns here.
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Chemo plus radiation before surgery increases tumor response for rectal cancer
Rectal cancer patients who use a new combination of the chemotherapy, Capecitabine, together with five weeks of radiation (50 Gy) before surgery have an 88 percent chance of surviving the cancer three years after treatment, according to randomized trial p
Chemo plus radiation before surgery increases tumor response for rectal cancer
( American Society for Radiation Oncology ) Rectal cancer patients who use a new combination of the chemotherapy, Capecitabine, together with five weeks of radiation (50 Gy) before surgery have an 88 percent chance of surviving the cancer three years afte
Chemo plus radiation before surgery increases tumor response for rectal cancer, study suggests
Rectal cancer patients who use a new combination of the chemotherapy, Capecitabine, together with five weeks of radiation (50 Gy) before surgery have an 88 percent chance of surviving the cancer three years after treatment, according to new research.
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Tens of thousands of surgical patients dying needlessly because of poor NHS care, says Royal College of Surgeons
Elderly patients are left 'languishing' on wards run by junior doctors rather than being moved to specialised units tended to by teams of consultants and nurses.