In the brain, not all blood flow is created equal. RIKEN researchers have developed a detailed cortical layer map of the ...

Interestingly, analyzed TEMs were expressed in the vasculature of several primary tumors, including lung, breast and pancreatic cancers, as well as metastatic colon cancer. Many but not all of ...

Evidence has supported functional segmentation of the brain vasculature. This is achieved in part through morphologic or transcriptional heterogeneity of brain vascular cells—including endothelium, ...

Then, once the colon is "clean" of polyps, experts recommend repeat colonoscopy every 1 to 3 years. If follow-up exams continue to be normal, further screening recommendations will be determined ...

You might get one if you have surgery to remove or bypass part of your large intestine (colon and rectum) and can't have bowel movements the usual way. The operation is called a colostomy.

Colon cancer occurs when cells in your large intestine grow out of control. Treatment can vary by the stage and type of colon cancer. Colon cancer is a type of cancer that starts in your colon (la ...

Colon cancer has been on the rise in Americans under 50 for the last three decades, but it’s not exactly clear why. Researchers suspect poor diet, obesity, sedentary lifestyles, environmental ...

There is something you can do that may help you live longer after a colon cancer diagnosis, and you can start it on your own, at your home or a gym. Exercise is associated with longer lives for ...

(Sánchez et al., Pharmacological Research, 2013). Bifidobacterium seems to thrive in the low-oxygen tumor microenvironment, and its presence within certain colon tumors suggests it is leaking past the ...

Colon cancer develops when tumorous growths form in the large intestine. It often produces no symptoms in the early stages, but people should see a doctor if they notice persistent changes in ...

Doctors use colonoscopies as screening tools to detect issues in the colon or large intestine and to treat certain health conditions. A doctor may recommend a colonoscopy once you reach a certain ...