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Diana Swift

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Diana Swift

Diana Swift is a freelance medical journalist based in Toronto. She has been a medical writer, editor and consumer health editor since 1988.

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An African-American male seated on his bed clutching his stomach from pain

Crohn's Boosts Risk of Death From Colorectal Cancer

Results suggest groups for targeted surveillance, researchers say

The bottle and packaging of the diet supplement Berberine

Chinese Herbal May Be Chemoprotective Against Colorectal Cancer

Polypectomy patients given the supplement developed fewer colorectal adenomas

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IBD Tied to Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

Meta-analysis found more of some problems, but no apparent increase in one group of disorders

An x-ray image of the large intestine showing diverticulitis of transverse colon

Morbid Obesity, Diverticulitis Not a Good Mix

Study documents worse outcomes

A computer rendering of infliximab

Confirmed: TNF Inhibitors Don't Raise Cancer Risk

Reassurance from national study in Denmark

An illustration of fecal microbiota transplant equipment

Horror Stories Underscore FMT Risks

Two E. coli infections with one fatal, transmitted to trial patients by same donor

A computer rendering of small finger-like projections that extend into the lumen of the small intestine and gut bacteria

18 Common Drugs Tied to Altered Gut Microbiome

PPIs, oral antidiabetics, antibiotics, and laxatives had most impact

MGUS with the letters filled with a microscope image of multiple myeloma

Serum Immune Markers May Predict Conversion From MGUS to Myeloma

Results could support annual blood tests and risk assessment for those with MGUS and its subtype, light-chain MGUS

Photo of a man eating yogurt.

Yogurt: Prophylaxis for Colorectal Cancer?

Large observational studies show fewer polyps in frequent consumers -- but only for men

A medical illustration of a stoma.

Farewell to Hartmann's Procedure?

LADIES trial found primary anastomosis had better outcomes in perforated diverticulitis

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