June 3, 2006 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an enzyme-linked immunoassay for determining fecal calprotectin concentrations for use as an aid in the diagnosis of Crohn's ...

Peristeen Plus (Coloplast) is a transanal irrigation system for managing bowel dysfunction. The company's instructions for use in this indication recommend that it should be used every other day to ...

Proper care for a continent ileostomy (CI) prevents complications such as infection and helps people maintain comfort before and after the procedure. Caring for a CI involves regular drainage, ...

Medical University of South Carolina radiologist assistant Cephus E. Simmons Sr., Ph.D., realized that catheters on the market were not optimal for providing the needed diagnostic yield during ...

In pediatric patients with short-bowel syndrome on total parenteral nutrition, catheter salvage therapy demonstrated positive outcomes and was effective for central line-associated bloodstream ...