For many young patients and their parents, the most intimidating part of an upper endoscopy isn't the procedure, it's the anesthesia. To address this concern, Mercy Kids recently launched ...

Prepyloric ulcers are a type of peptic or gastric ulcer. These open sores develop in the upper digestive tract, just above the pylorus, which is the opening to the small intestine. The tissues of the ...

Researchers report the use of Linked Color Imaging, an innovative modality that specifically combines selected wavelengths of light for illumination in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. This method, ...

Preventing severe lung infections in mechanically ventilated intensive care patients by applying topical antibiotics to the upper digestive tract results in a clinically meaningful improvement in ...

Diseases affecting the digestive system, including the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease and others, are significant causes of death ...

A patient arrives at the hospital vomiting blood, passing black stools, feeling dizzy, or showing signs of low blood pressure ...

A new mathematical model developed by the researchers takes a closer look at that hidden part of digestion. The model, called DAMM — for digestion, absorption and microbial metabolism — follows food ...

Gentle stretching after eating can improve blood flow to the digestive organs, which may help reduce bloating and discomfort.

The body has a way of signalling when something isn’t quite right, and your stomach and intestines are particularly loud ...