New Cancer Statistics Reveal Concerning Colon Cancer Trends
This January, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released its newest batch of statistics on cancer in the United States. The report covers how many people are getting cancer, what kinds of cancer are gaining ground, and how many people are dying of cancer – and it paints a concerning picture about colorectal cancer. “My colleagues […]
Capital Digestive Care Welcomes Leila Kissick, ARNP, DNP
Capital Digestive Care is pleased to announce the addition of Leila Kissick, ARNP, DNP, to our [city, state] office. Leila is a nurse practitioner with a doctorate in nursing practice who has been in practice since 2014. Before completing her doctorate, she worked as a nurse and spent nearly 20 years as a public school […]
Capital Digestive Care Welcomes Vickie Doscher, MSN, APRN, NP
Capital Digestive Care is pleased to announce the addition of Vickie Doscher, MSN, APRN, NP to our Chesapeake, Virginia office. Vicki is a board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP) who has been in practice since 2013 as an FNP and has been a nurse since 2003. She provides general gastroenterology (GI) care using a holistic methodology. […]
Here’s How Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Can Lead to Liver Failure
The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases adopted new naming conventions for fatty liver disease and its associated conditions. The name changes aim to promote more inclusive and judgment-free care for people with liver disease. If you’ve been diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease […]