The esophagus, which is not normally exposed to acid, adapts to acid reflux by becoming more like the stomach or the ...

Bobby Jenks, a former Chicago White Sox closer and 2005 World Series champion, died on Friday in Portugal at age 44 from ...

Cucumbers and peppers are healthy and fresh, but they can cause bloating and heaviness. Find out why they are indigestible ...

The workings of the small intestine have long been a mystery, but now we are discovering the hidden roles this organ plays in ...

In addition, BFT stimulates the secretion of IL-8 by intestinal cells, which promotes an inflammatory response with recruitment of polymorphonuclear leucocytes to the intestinal mucosa.

RESET® is a minimally invasive, endoscopic, outpatient procedure designed to reduce weight and improve cardiometabolic health conditions such as Type 2 ...

Medical Progress Archive Intestinal Absorption — Aspects of Structure, Function and Disease of the Small-Intestine Mucosa This article has multiple parts: First of Three Parts Second of Three Parts ...

A periampullary duodenal diverticulum compresses the distal bile duct, leading to obstructive jaundice in a patient without ...

Erythematous mucosa is inflammation of the membrane that lines the digestive tract. Here, learn about its causes, associated symptoms, and treatments.

Intestinal Absorption — Aspects of Structure, Function and Disease of the Small-Intestine Mucosa This article has multiple parts: ...

Pregnant women sneeze frequently. What causes it? Why do pregnant women sneeze frequently? Will sneezing this often affect ...