Pap smears are samples of cells taken from the cervix in women to look for cellular changes indicative of cervical cancer. The pap smear is an important screening test in sexually active women under the age of 65, to detect cancer at a stage when there are often no symptoms. It i...
You may not have heard of colon mucosa, but it’s a very important part of our anatomy. This is the innermost layer of the colon, which is the large intestine, and is responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from the remaining waste, forming and storing stool, and moving waste out ...
When stool builds up in the colon, it can create pressure and discomfort that radiates to the back. Additionally, conditions like fecal impaction or changes in bowel habits can contribute to back pain. Addressing constipation through lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, and medical guidance can ...
andP. aeruginosain faeces was quantified and compared with the infection control group. (ii) Colonization ofP. aeruginosawas assessed by faecal counting of bacteria for two different numbers of cells given by oral gavage. (iii) Colon tissue was homogenized...
at detecting certain cancers by smelling breath or urine samples, Gansler says. The latest research, published in 2011 in the journalGutshowed a Labrador retriever trained in cancer scent detection correctly identified 91% of breath samples and 97% of stool samples from patients with colon cancer....