Gastrointestinal

The estimated impact that GERD conditions create affects around 7.6%-30% of the adult populace in India while the incidence rate of colon cancer in Indian males and females increased substantially at 6.8% and 10.4%, respectively.  The…

The gut is one of the most complex organs in the body. Inside, it teems with a diverse microbial population that interacts and cooperates with intestinal cells to digest food and drugs. Disruptions in this microbiome have strong links to a…

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Using multiple research platforms, including a machine learning approach, investigators have identified environmental factors that promote gastrointestinal inflammation. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition characterized by chronic…

When it comes to tuberculosis, many believe it can only affect our lungs. But TB can occur in other parts of the body. When TB occurs outside the lungs, it is called extrapulmonary TB and one of these is gastrointestinal tuberculosis. It…

Children need lots of nutrients to develop their bodies and mind. However, allergies are on the rise and children develop at a very early age. Being wary of these allergies is important as some of them might put the child in a life…

Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) is defined as gastrointestinal bleeding from a source that cannot be determined even after upper or lower gastrointestinal endoscopy is performed. It is an intractable disease that can cause repeated…

Opioids are the gold standard for treatment of chronic and acute pain; however, their use may result in significant gastrointestinal side effects, including nausea, vomiting, and constipation. The reasons behind these side effects are not…

Children with autism spectrum disorder tend to experience gastrointestinal issues, such as constipation and stomach pain, at a higher rate than their neurotypical peers. Some also experience other internalizing symptoms at the same time,…

The human gut -- or gastrointestinal system -- where food is broken down into nutrients for the body, is an ecosystem that harbours thousands of bacteria species, whose interactions determine its health and susceptibility to diseases. While…