gastroenterology

Inequities

'Romancing The Stoma' And Coping With An Invisible Disability

For some people with severe gastrointestinal illnesses or cancers, bodily wastes might need to be released through a stoma, or an opening in a patient’s…
Trends & Times

'Poop Pills' Effective In Treating C. Difficile, Study Shows

"We've reported on this program before about fecal transplants. They’ve been shown to be an effective but complicated way to treat a stubborn infection…

Sick Season 2

Incarcerated people are some of the sickest people in our country. Many have chronic conditions such as diabetes or lung disease. And they’re far more likely to suffer from mental illness and addiction. On Season 2 of Sick, listen to stories of what goes wrong in corrections facilities — places meant to keep people healthy, but built to punish them.

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