As A GI Doctor, colorectal cancer prevention is one of my top priorities and there is now very encouraging news on this front! On August 12, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first at-home stool DNA colorectal cancer screening test for early detection called Cologuard. The test is effective in finding [...]
Colon cancer, otherwise known as colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers. In fact, it is the third most common cancer and is the second leading cancer that causes death in both men and women. In many cases, the early symptoms of colon cancer are not always immediately apparent or easy [...]
The gut, otherwise known as the digestive tract, is considered the enteric nervous system. The enteric nervous system is known as our “second brain” of the gut, which involves hundreds of millions of neurons that connect the brain to the enteric nervous system, allowing the nervous system to control the gastrointestinal system. So essentially, the [...]
The Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California is a premier private practice led by double board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Peyton Berookim. We provide advanced, patient-focused care for a full spectrum of digestive health conditions in the heart of Los Angeles.
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