- 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 ...
An operation to remove the gallbladder. The doctor inserts a laparoscope and other surgical instruments through small holes made in the abdomen. The camera allows the doctor to see the gallbladder on a television screen. The doctor removes the gallbladder through the holes.
Industry:Medical
A buildup of galactose in the blood caused by the lack of one of the enzymes needed to break down galactose.
Industry:Medical
An infectious disease of the colon. Symptoms include bloody, mucus-filled diarrhea; abdominal pain; fever; and loss of fluids from the body.
Industry:Medical
Refers to conditions that happen suddenly and last a short time. Acute is the opposite of chronic, or long lasting.
Industry:Medical
Short episodes of intense pain in the rectum. It is caused by muscle spasms around the anus.
Industry:Medical
A test that uses a thin tube and balloon to measure pressure and movements of the rectal and anal sphincter muscles. It is used most often to diagnose chronic constipation and fecal incontinence.
Industry:Medical
A condition that occurs when gastric juices or small amounts of food from the stomach flow back into the esophagus and mouth.
Industry:Medical
A condition of the colon when the muscles do not work properly, causing constipation.
Industry:Medical
