Intestinal failure is defined as having an intestinal condition which renders a child unable to maintain adequate hydration and meet calorie absorption needs sufficient for growth. This results in ...

The terms "intestinal barrier" and "intestinal permeability" describe two different aspects of the same anatomical structure, the intestinal wall composed of four layers, the mucosa, the submucosa, ...

The Glennon Intestinal Rehabilitation and Feeding (GIRAF) program was established in 2015 as the first multidisciplinary program of its kind in the region dedicated to the specific needs of pediatric ...

Primary care episodes of infectious intestinal disease among individuals in North-West London decreased from 2015 to 2024, whereas hospital admissions rose. The odds of disease-related hospital ...

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) occurs when a large portion of the small intestine is missing, damaged, or affected by disease, making it difficult to absorb nutrients and fluids. Treatment varies by stage ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . At 1 year, apraglutide reduced parenteral support volume by 52% in patients with short bowel syndrome with ...

Researchers have developed a stem cell-based model of the human intestine that may transform how new IBD treatments are ...

Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) remains one of the most formidable challenges in gastrointestinal emergency medicine.

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) affects how well the small intestine absorbs nutrients. Surgery, medications, and nutritional support are all part of a comprehensive treatment plan for this condition. SBS ...

Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) affects the movement of food, fluid, air, and waste through the intestines. It can be genetic or develop due to another health condition. CIPO is a rare ...