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

Anthropometry relationship with duodenal histologic features of children with environmental enteric dysfunction: a multicenter cross-sectional study, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ...

The present study aimed at exploring the relations between body mass index (BMI, (weight in kilograms)/(height in meters)2) and stature and cancer of the small intestine (1162 cases) in a large ...

A total of 65 cases of primary small-bowel tumor were found, and in 33 of these the tumors were malignant. Shallow, Eger and Carty 5 state that primary cancer of the small intestine occurs in 0.1 ...

Duodenal ulcers often form because of H.pylori or overusing NSAIDs. They can cause burning abdominal pain that can be disruptive to your daily life.

The intestine maintains a delicate balance in the body, absorbing nutrients and water while maintaining a healthy ...

Emulate, Inc. announced today a published study in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, that demonstrated superior functionality of the Duodenum Intestine-Chip populated ...

Tourists visiting an unfamiliar city would have a hard time finding their way around if they were using nothing but a ...

Duodenitis is when the lining of your duodenum is inflamed. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today. Skip to main content ...

The syndrome is caused by the compressing of the duodenum by the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). The superior mesenteric artery is one of the major arteries from the aorta (your ...

High-voltage electrical pulses to the upper region of the small intestine in a minimally invasive procedure can significantly improve type 2 diabetes, researchers reported at the Digestive Disease ...