During an underwater excavation in the port of Acre (Akko), conducted in collaboration with the University of Rhode Island, archaeologists discovered a rare ampulla—a small lead bottle from the ...

Colon cancer develops when tumorous growths form in the large intestine. It often produces no symptoms in the early stages, but people should see a doctor if they notice persistent changes in ...

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The type of fistula also has important clinical implications. In a lateral (side) fistula, continuity of the intestine is maintained allowing normal progression of intestinal contents beyond the ...

sickkids.on.ca BACKGROUND AND AIMS Gastric metaplasia is frequently seen in biopsies of the duodenal cap, particularly when inflamed or ulcerated. In its initial manifestation small patches of gastric ...

But the good news is that you'll probably feel pretty healthy anyway as your small intestine heals. Once you're diagnosed with celiac disease and begin the gluten-free diet, your villi generally start ...

If you've had any type of colon surgery (in which part or all of the large intestine is removed), chances are you've been told you need to follow a special diet as you recover over the next few weeks.

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The disease most often affects the small and large intestine. However, inflammation can occur anywhere in the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus. Chronic inflammation of the intestines can cause ...