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What Is a Hernia?

Hernias are a common condition, but there’s a lot of confusion about what exactly they are. Get the facts here.…

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Why Complex IBD Cases Need Multidisciplinary Care

A Keck Medicine of USC gastroenterologist explains why more physicians are referring patients to tertiary centers for complex IBD cases.…

Can You Cure IBS Permanently?

Identifying what provokes your irritable bowel syndrome symptoms can bring relief. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common problem affecting…

Is Stopping Hiatal Hernia Recurrence the Key to Curing GERD?

Hiatal hernias are a main cause of GERD. Keck Medicine of USC physicians are working on curing them for good.…

Meet John C. Lipham, MD

Dr. Lipham is a gastrointestinal surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in benign and malignant diseases of the…

Can AI Correctly Predict When Patients Need Their Next Colonoscopy?

A new study from Keck Medicine of USC indicates it can. As artificial intelligence improves, gastroenterologists are asking whether AI…

How to Get Rid of Acid Reflux

For managing uncomfortable acid reflux symptoms, a GI specialist says lifestyle and dietary changes are usually the best solution. Nearly…

4 Weight-Loss Surgery Myths, Debunked by a Bariatric Surgeon

Get the facts on bariatric surgery from our experts. Bariatric surgery can be a lifesaving solution for people who are…

7 Signs of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a notoriously deadly disease that is hard to catch early — here are some symptoms to look…

3 Signs You Might Have a Hernia

It’s important to catch a hernia before it causes problems. These signs will help you know what to look for.…

Are Hiccups a Sign of Something Serious?

If your hiccups are chronic, they may be more than a temporary annoyance. Find out about the underlying medical conditions…

5 Very Real Dangers of Binge Eating

Occasionally overeating will leave you with a bellyache. But if you do it regularly, you risk more serious consequences. Who…