Improving diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal disorders—experts create consensus with classifications
A team of experts led by Northwestern Medicine investigators has developed a standardized approach that will improve the ...
School absenteeism could indicate functional GI disorders in kids
Children who frequently miss school because of abdominal complaints are far more likely to be suffering from disorders of the gut-brain axis such as irritable bowel syndrome than diseases that can be ...
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The Liver: What It Is and How It Functions
The liver performs hundreds of vital functions, including converting nutrients from food into energy, filtering toxins from the blood, and producing bile, a key substance in digestion and waste ...
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Digestive Disorders
Digestive disorders are medical conditions that affect how the digestive system functions. They can be acute or chronic. Gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS ...
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Pancreas and Its Function
The pancreas is an integral part of the digestive system. It makes digestive enzymes and fluids which are released in the duodenum to help break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats. This is called ...