Short bowel syndrome (SBS)–associated intestinal failure is a highly disabling condition that
impairs quality of life and social integration. Although the condition is not uniformly fatal, it …

Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are attributed to a combination of genetic
susceptibility and lifestyle factors. Their increasing prevalence necessitates further studies …

Gastric and small intestinal organoids differentiated from human pluripotent stem cells
(hPSCs) have revolutionized the study of gastrointestinal development and disease. Distal …

Transporting epithelial cells build apical microvilli to increase membrane surface area and
enhance absorptive capacity. The intestinal brush border provides an elaborate example …

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic disorder associated with immune
dysregulation and chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. While it is poorly understood …

Background: Metabolic risk factors are associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
(NAFLD), but they are less frequent in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Aim: This study …

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract, in simplest terms, can be described as an epithelial-lined
muscular tube extending along the cephalocaudal axis from the oral cavity to the anus …

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) occurs commonly in short-bowel syndrome
(SBS) and, in some instances, may result in significant problems. SIBO is characterized by a …

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies in children with
intestinal failure as they transitioned from parenteral nutrition (PN) to enteral nutrition (EN) …

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is characterized by nutrient malabsorption and occurs
following surgical resection, congenital defect, or disease of the bowel. The severity of SBS …