Autoimmune diseases are characterized by tissue damage and loss of function caused when an immune reaction affects specific organs of… Read More
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The pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, suggests that interrupted interactions between the gastrointestinal tract, or GI tract, and… Read More
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Alcohol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are harmful agents which can disrupt the balance of the digestive system, ultimately… Read More
Gut flora, gut microbiota or gastrointestinal microbiota, is the complex community of microorganisms that live in the gastrointestinal tract, or… Read More
The gastrointestinal tract, or GI tract, is an essential organ system found within humans, and other animals, which functions when… Read More
In the month of October, approximately 50,000 people worldwide gathered in the World Congress of Gastroenterology to discuss different ways… Read More
The digestive system is largely in charge of providing the body with the essential nutrients needed for all the other… Read More
There's something about gastrointestinal issues that makes them difficult to talk about in polite company, which unfortunately leaves many of… Read More
Many parents of children with debilitating gastrointestinal disorders may be frustrated by the lack of good treatment options and tempted… Read More