Digestive Health Specialists
As a disease with potentially devastating consequences, colon cancer demands our unwavering attention and concerted efforts toward early detection and prevention, which is why proactive screening for colorectal cancer is pivotal. Let’s explore the critical importance of colon cancer screening in fostering community health and the latest screening guidelines, and shed light on the symptoms […]
In the intricate world of our genetic makeup, certain factors may predispose us to various health conditions. One such aspect is Lynch syndrome, a hereditary condition that increases the risk of developing certain cancers, including colon cancer. Let’s discuss our genes and explore the link between Lynch syndrome, hereditary cancer, and the heightened probability of […]
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, commonly known as SIBO, is a digestive disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number and/or type of bacteria in the small intestine. This overgrowth can lead to various symptoms and impact the overall digestive process. What is SIBO? The small intestine plays a crucial role in digesting and absorbing […]
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and, of course, indulgence in delicious food. However, for individuals with celiac disease, the festivities can bring a unique set of challenges. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. As the holiday season […]
November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that stomach cancer is the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world? It is also the 3rd leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. In 2020 alone, there were an estimated 1.1 million new diagnoses of stomach cancer and 800,000 deaths attributable to stomach cancer. It […]
Hepatitis is a broad term for inflammation of the liver. There are various causes of hepatitis, but viral hepatitis is the main reason worldwide. There are five types of viral hepatitis: A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis B and C cause chronic liver disease that can lead to cirrhosis. Worldwide, 354 million people live […]
UPDATE 6/1/2023: As of Thursday, June 1st UnitedHealthcare confirmed that starting this month, it will no longer require “prior authorizations” for patients with commercial plans seeking non-screening colonoscopies and other gastroenterology endoscopy services. Instead, they are requiring “advance notification” for such services. While yes, as of now we are not required to submit a prior […]
As the old adage goes, “An apple a day…” Does an apple a day keep IBD under bay? Let’s delve into what we know about inflammatory bowel disease when it comes to nutrition and lifestyle. IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) and Nutrition: The main thing to remember is that there is no single common diet suitable […]
Colorectal cancer is now the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States among men and women combined, accounting for over 52,000 lives lost per year. It is expected that more than 153,000 more people will be diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023. And although there is an 89% survival rate when this cancer […]
Laura Heath is the newest histotechnologist to join the Digestive Health Specialists Pathology Laboratory. She transitioned from the Winston-Salem Endoscopy Center to the Pathology Laboratory at the end of November 2022. As the newest member of the team, we wanted to ask her a few questions. What attracted you to pathology? I used to love […]
