The Bathroom Diaries
Monday March 31, 2008
This site is just genius. You can rate toilets -- around the world -- on their cleanliness and amenities. You can also search their database of bathrooms. They now have ... Read More
Counterfeit Drugs -- From Organized Crime to Neighborhood Pharmacies
Saturday March 29, 2008
Can you answer YES to any of these questions?
Does your doctor prescribe a drug for you that addresses an ongoing
medical problem (like high blood pressure, cholesterol or GERD)?
Does ... Read More
Cut the Cheese to Cut Out Colorectal Cancer
Friday March 28, 2008
Visit the Cut the Cheese events in New York or Arkansas to see the Colossal Colon, a photo gallery of colorectal cancer survivors, and more. The Arkansas event will also ... Read More
Digital Rectal Exams
Thursday March 27, 2008
Many people would rather do almost anything than have a digital rectal exam. In truth, it's a simple, quick test that can tell your doctor a lot about what's going ... Read More
2008 Colondar
Wednesday March 26, 2008
Get your 2008 Colondar featuring the proud tummies of colon cancer survivors! Colondars are $15 (including shipping) includes US holidays, and contains facts and important dates in colorectal cancer history
Colorectal Cancer Quiz
Thursday March 20, 2008
Colorectal cancer takes about 57,000 lives each year. Many of these deaths are preventable. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of colorectal cancer--what you learn could save your life.
Symptoms of Colon Cancer
Wednesday March 19, 2008
Most everyone knows that bleeding from the rectum can be a symptom of colorectal cancer. But there are other, more subtle symptoms. Do you know the symptoms of colorectal cancer?
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Why Should I Take My Medications?
Friday March 14, 2008
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America presented a free seminar entitled "Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Why Should I Take My Medications?" on March 8. The presentation is for both patients ... Read More
Organic Diet May Be Helpful in Crohn's Disease
Wednesday March 12, 2008
These days everyone is talking about organic produce. Even I find myself buying from the organic section in the grocery store -- especially when I'm buying food for my son. ... Read More
National Patient Safety Awareness Week -- and An Offer for You
Thursday March 6, 2008
The first week in March is National Patient Safety Awareness Week. Sponsored annually by the National Patient Safety Foundation, the hope is that we patients and our providers will step ... Read More
What is a placebo?
Sunday March 2, 2008
You may have heard of placebos or of "the placebo effect." Placebos are often used in clinical trials. But what exactly are placebos, and what does it mean to have ... Read More