Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd. The small intestine is not only essential for digestion and nutrient absorption but also for immune regulation and maintaining a balanced microbial ...

Ingestible smart capsules deliver medication directly to specific gut locations using microscopic needles and targeted drug ...

Researchers have improved human small intestinal organoids -- miniature versions of the small intestine. This will help them to better study the functioning of the small intestine during health and ...

A radically simple pill could change the future of IBD care; just one dose can turn signs of inflammation into a clear, visual cue right at home. Schematic of modalities for inflammation monitoring in ...

As ultraprocessed food consumption has dramatically risen, so has concern that they — and the additives they contain ― contribute to gut diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ...

Janelle McSwiggin is a registered nurse with five years of bedside experience supporting public health measures in her community. Janelle has been a writer and editor for social media content, ...

Intraepithelial lymphocytosis is a complex immunological phenomenon. It commonly affects the gastrointestinal tract, where damage to the lining of tissue causes the number of lymphocytes (a type of ...

A genetics‑guided drug, compound 6, targets CARD9 to subtly calm gut inflammation in Crohn’s disease, pointing to safer, longer‑lasting, precision treatments.

At Huntsman Cancer Institute, you receive expert, multidisciplinary care for small intestine (small bowel) cancers. Your care team includes surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation ...