In an interview with CURE, Dr. Mark Zhao, a colorectal surgeon at UCSF Health specializing in colorectal cancer and pelvic floor disorders, discussed transanal minimally invasive surgery, the single ...

An ongoing study by the Medical College of Georgia on the role of magnetic stimulation of the rectal nerves to achieve better bowel control in patients with fecal incontinence is showing early promise ...

Fecal incontinence (FI), or involuntary loss of bowel control, significantly impacts quality of life and mental health for millions of adults in the U.S. Obesity is thought to affect bowel function, ...

Fecal incontinence results when the pressure in the rectum exceeds anal sphincter pressure. Coughing or lifting can transiently increase intra-abdominal pressure and result in stool leakage if the ...

We also need to be especially conscientious because many signs of colorectal cancer — such as constipation, diarrhea and ...

Painless magnetic stimulation of nerves that regulate muscles in the anus and rectum appears to improve their function and dramatically reduce episodes of fecal incontinence, a debilitating problem ...

NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axena Health, Inc. (Axena Health), a FemTech medical device company focused on scalable treatments for female pelvic health, introduced today the Leva ® Pelvic Health ...

Older women who consumed a proinflammatory diet had a greater risk of fecal incontinence, prospective data from the Nurses' Health Study found. In analyses that adjusted for dietary fiber and other ...

EVERSANA®, a leading provider of global commercialization services to the life sciences industry, today announced it has been selected by Tokyo-based biotechnology company Innovacell Inc. as its ...

Guest: Dr. Ga-Ram Han(Colon & Rectal Surgeon). Guest: Dr. Ga-Ram Han(Colon & Rectal Surgeon). HealthLine is a fast-paced show that keeps you informed of the latest developments in the worlds of ...

Passive incontinence – refers to the involuntary discharge of stool or gas without awareness; Urge incontinence – refers to the discharge of fecal matter in spite of active attempts to retain bowel ...