Giving Nutrition in Pulses Helps Protect the Liver
When people can't eat normally, doctors give them nutrition through an IV in a continuous stream. However, this can sometimes damage the liver over time. …
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When a Birth Defect Disappears: What Doctors Need to Know
Doctors discovered something unusual in a baby before birth: a condition called gastroschisis, where part of the intestines develop outside the belly. But by …
Read MoreExercise Helps Kids With Digestive Problems Build Muscle and Feel Better
Children with intestinal failure—a serious digestive condition—often struggle with weak muscles and low confidence. Researchers tested whether a 12-week …
Read MoreNew Drug Helps People With Severe Bowel Problems Need Less IV Nutrition
Researchers reviewed 23 studies about a new medicine called teduglutide that helps people whose intestines don't work properly. This condition, called …
Read MoreEating Right When Your Small Intestine Is Shorter Than Normal
Short bowel syndrome happens when someone's small intestine is much shorter than usual, making it harder for their body to absorb nutrients and water from …
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