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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 ...
Long-lasting disorders that cause irritation and ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract. The most common disorders are ulcerative colitis and crohn’s disease.
Industry:Medical
The process of bacteria breaking down undigested food and releasing alcohols, acids, and gases.
Industry:Medical
An infection with the bacterium shigella, which usually causes a high fever, acute diarrhea, and dehydration.
Industry:Medical
An exam of the upper digestive tract using an endoscope.
Industry:Medical
A type of sugar in milk products and sugar beets. The body also makes galactose.
Industry:Medical
Liver failure that occurs suddenly in a previously healthy person. The most common causes of fhf are acute hepatitis, acetaminophen overdose, and liver damage from prescription drugs.
Industry:Medical
The part of an internal organ that pushes through an opening in the organ’s wall. Most hernias occur in the abdominal area. For an example, see inguinal hernia.
Industry:Medical
