Video capsule endoscopes are partly applied to clinical use. However, measurement technologies of capsule position in the digestive tract are not established yet. Therefore, the purpose of this study ...

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With a rising prevalence of gastrointestinal issues among Americans, Live It Up broke down the five most common conditions.

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The gut microbiome, a vast assortment of bacteria and other microorganisms that inhabit our digestive system, plays a critical role in converting food into energy. Many of these microbes follow ...

The workings of the small intestine have long been a mystery, but now we are discovering the hidden roles this organ plays in ...

Discover which supplements may wreak havoc on your digestive system if not taken properly. Raj Dasgupta, MD, a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, explains the potential ...

What is gas in the digestive tract? Gas in the digestive tract is created from: Swallowing air The breakdown of certain foods by the bacteria present in the colon Everyone has gas. It may be ...

Anatomy as Never Seen Before. A Truly Three-Dimensional View. Through the use of a unique rotating camera process you gain in an instant a fully three- dimensional understanding of human anatomy that ...