If you are planning to get an endoscopy done, it is highly advisable to know the procedure well before undergoing the same. Here is everything you need to know about endoscopy and the different types of it. What Is Endoscopy? Endoscopy can be defined as a medical procedure wherein the doctor insets specialized instruments, namely Read More…
To quote ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, “All disease begins in the gut” and this statement has proved to be true. Your gut is more powerful than you can even comprehend. It affects the working of the rest of your body. Don’t believe this? Dr. Kurt Vernon, a GI specialist Fuquay-Vernon NC based ponders more on Read More…
According to intensive study and research, about 60 to 70 million people are diagnosed with primary digestive diseases every year, out of which 7.9 million cases are emergencies. In 2009, the mortality rate of digestive diseases was 245,921 deaths in the USA alone. And the number has gone up significantly. Though the medical world has Read More…
Testing for colon cancer just got easier. If you don’t already know, Cologuard is a new competing technology for colon cancer screening that is simple and ease of use. It involves no prep, no sedation, and most importantly, its effective. What exactly is Cologuard? Cologuard is a cancer detection test. Specifically, it tests for genetic Read More…
The practice of Kurt Vernon, MD, The GI Guy, is proud to announce that we have received a ‘Tier 1 Designation”, a high quality recognition from one of the nation’s largest health insurers – Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC. BCBSNC Tiered Network utilizes administrative claims data to identify high quality, low cost providers and Read More…
