Kurt Otto Marcks D.D.S.

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  Many studies have shown that including more whole grains in one's diet helps to improve health in different ways.Why do you need whole grains?...

• Does Crohn's Disease Run in the Family?

  Some people affected by Crohn’s disease are afraid of passing on this terrible disease to their children. There has been significant gene research, but many people are unsure of the link and haven’t been informed of the research. The symptoms scream for attention, so that is the focus of the...

• Avoid Delaying Acute Ulcerative Colitis Surgery, Study Says

  The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting presented data that showed postoperative complications and longer hospital stays were more common in patients with acute ulcerative colitis, for whom surgery was postponed. Ira Leeds, general surgery resident of the...

• A Step Closer to Winning the Diabetes War: The Stem Cell Approach

  Diabetes is one of the most widespread metabolic disorders in the world. According to key facts listed by the World Health Organization, the number of people with diabetes has risen dramatically from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014 with prevalence in patients 18 years old and above...

• What to Expect After Anal Fissure Surgery

  Side-Effects of Fissure SurgeryAfter a surgery, you can experience some side effects that are mostly temporary. It is recommended that you discuss the side effects with your surgeon before the surgery. The surgery doesn’t normally cause too much pain afterwards. You might experience soreness for...

• What Causes Obesity?

  A person’s weight is decided by the balance between the amount of calories consumed and the amount of calories spent. So if you take more calories than your body can use, the excess calories will be stored as fat and you will add weight. On the other hand, if you take fewer calories than your body...