However, most previous studies have relied exclusively on stool samples, which provide only limited information about the microorganisms in the small intestine. Transfer of samples from the small ...

THE small intestine comprises the longest portion of the alimentary canal and yet receives small consideration in the diagnosis of intestinal tumors. The reason is the rarity of neoplasms in the ...

The "duodenal switch" is perhaps the most effective obesity surgery procedure for inducing weight loss. However, to our knowledge, data on symptoms of anxiety and depression after the duodenal ...

Several medications interact with EN, and patients should be monitored for altered clinical response or subtherapeutic drug levels. [13] The more common drug–nutrient interactions are described ...

SAN DIEGO — Rifaximin plus N-acetylcysteine outperformed rifaximin alone among patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome, improving bloating, diarrhea and pain, according to ...