Duodenum: The first part of the small intestine, which plays a crucial role in digestion. Upper gastrointestinal series (UGI): A series of X-rays of the upper GI tract, including the esophagus ...

The most common types include duodenal atresia ... such as two ends of the intestine. Laparoscopic surgery: A minimally invasive surgical technique that uses small incisions and specialized ...

The infant underwent a corrective procedure under the care of multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Madhu Mohan Reddy, Dr. Ravinder Reddy Parige, Dr. Navitha M, and Dr. Vamshee Reddy, Dr Shilpa Adupudi an ...

Stomach cancer can cause black stools, also known as melena, which are a sign of bleeding in the stomach. It happens both in ...

Villi and microvilli give the small intestine a much greater surface area than the large intestine. [16] Thus, bypassing of the duodenum and jejenum represents a large loss of surface area for ...

Exelixis, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXEL) today announced results from a subgroup analysis of the phase 3 CABINET pivotal study of ...

Five of the patients had ulcers in the stomach, seven in the duodenum, one in both the stomach and the jejunum (part of the small intestine just below the duodenum). They all got better quickly ...

Peptic ulcer disease is a common digestive disorder in which acid and digestive enzymes cause the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) to erode. A peptic ulcer ...

Bariatric surgery has revealed the proximal small bowel as an important contributor to metabolic benefits post surgery, making it a target for endoscopic treatment options. Duodenal mucosal ...

Induces potent and long-lasting immune responses to defined antigens or whole pathogens (particles), mainly through the ...

At UTMB Health’s Bariatric Surgery Department, patients embark on a journey toward better health that goes beyond weight loss ...

Semaglutide, sold under the brand names of Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy, is one of the most popular drugs on the market.