August 3, 2018August 2, 2018

The Digestive System Is 30 Feet Long, and IBD Can Affect Any Part of It

Columns, It Could Be Worse - a column by Mary Horsley

Today, I will review the basics of the digestive system — everything from the mouth to the bottom. The digestive system is a very intricate system with many places that food ... Read more

January 2, 2018

Defective MDR1 Gene May Promote Ileal Crohn’s Disease, Study Suggests

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Researchers have found that the MDR1 gene helps protect immune cells from the damaging effects of bile acids in the intestine, preventing a condition known as ileal Crohn’s disease. The findings ... Read more