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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The Institute supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal medicine and related subspecialty fields, as ...
A disease in which the lining of the esophagus becomes infiltrated with a type of white blood cell called an eosinophil.
Industry:Medical
The organ that stores the bile made in the liver and that is connected to the liver by bile ducts. The gallbladder can store about 2 tablespoons of bile. Eating signals the gallbladder to empty the bile through the bile ducts to help the body digest fats.
Industry:Medical
Medication used to increase intestinal fluid and motility to help stool pass, thereby reducing the symptoms of constipation. An example is lubiprostone. (Brand name: amitiza. )
Industry:Medical
The process by which muscles in the intestines move food and wastes through the body.
Industry:Medical
Delayed stomach emptying, which can occur after surgery affecting the vagus nerve.
Industry:Medical
A substance that may be used to treat accidental or intentional ingestion of toxic substances.
Industry:Medical
