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The Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act 💙
The President recently signed the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act (also known as the Medicare Loophole Bill) into...
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20222 min read


Colorectal Cancer Provider Outreach Program (CRC POP) 💙
How the CRC POP 💙 is bridging the gap between the leading national colorectal cancer organizations, GI doctors, Colorectal Surgeons, and...
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read


What is Crohn's Disease?
What is Crohn's disease? Crohn's disease is a form of irritable bowel disease (IBD). It causes the digestive tract to become inflamed,...
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read


The Best Diets of 2020 Revisited—Shared by a Gastroenterologist 🥼
The Mediterranean Diet Wins Again Personally, I like a sustainable, healthy, balanced approach to diet and nutrition. I love ❤️ the...
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20226 min read


"45 is the New 50" When it Comes to Colorectal Cancer Screening 💙
Prolific "Black Panther" star, Chadwick Boseman, died earlier this year after fighting a silent four-year battle against colon cancer....
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read


What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition in that affects millions of Americans every day.
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read


Colorectal Cancer Screening Before Age 50?
Is colorectal cancer screening now starting before age 50? Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United...
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read


What is "IBD"?
You probably know at least a handful of people who suffer from one form of inflammatory bowel disease (IB, such as Crohn's disease or...
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read


COVID-19 and Your Gut Health
Read on to learn more about common GI symptoms that COVID may trigger, and ways to stay healthy during these uncertain times.
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20222 min read


Breaking Down Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance affects many people worldwide. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and ways to treat lactose intolerance
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read


4 Common Myths About Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the US, so it's important to know the facts and clear up misconceptions.
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read


What is "IBS"?
10-15% of people worldwide suffer from IBS. Read on to learn more about the symptoms and treatments for IBS.
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read


Diverticular Bleeding
Many people have small pouches in their colon (large intestine) that bulge outward creating what is called a diverticulum and diverticulitis
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read


Diverticulitis—Here are the Answers
About 10 percent of Americans over the age of 40 have diverticulosis. The condition becomes more common with age.
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20225 min read


Heartburn, GERD, PPIs, Endoscopic Treatment, or Surgery
Endoscopic therapy for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is evolving.
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read


Gas, Bloating, Food Choices, and Eating Behaviors
Everyone has gas. How do eating behaviors and habits cause gas? I'll explain it.
Burping or passing gas through the rectum is normal.
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read


Gas, Bloating, and Natural Remedies
Everyone has gas. Burping or passing gas through the rectum is normal but because it is embarrassing to burp or pass gas.
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read


Safety of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Researchers find no evidence to support claims that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) cause serious health issues such as pneumonia.
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read


Connecting My Gut and My Heart ❤️
The bacteria and microorganisms that make up the stomach and small intestines are called the microbiome. It is the "gut bacteria."
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read


Do I now need colorectal cancer screening before age 50?
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
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