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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Industry: Government; Health care
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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 reddish-yellow substance formed when hemoglobin breaks down. Bilirubin is found in bile and blood and is normally passed in stool. Too much bilirubin accumulating in the blood is the cause of jaundice.
Industry:Medical
Fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder that helps break down fats and get rid of wastes in the body.
Industry:Medical
A growth on the surface of an organ. People who have polyps in the colon may have an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
Industry:Medical
One of many kinds of cells that form the epithelium and absorb nutrients.
Industry:Medical
Acids made by the liver that work with bile to break down fats.
Industry:Medical
A doctor who specializes in disorders of the anus and rectum.
Industry:Medical
An irritation of the first part of the small intestine, also called the duodenum.
Industry:Medical
Symptoms persisting after removal of the gallbladder or new symptoms caused by its removal.
Industry:Medical
End stage of chronic inflammation of the stomach, usually caused by h. Pylori, resulting in reduced acid production.
Industry:Medical
Chemicals in the body fluids that are parts of salts, including sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride.
Industry:Medical
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