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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Industry: Government; Health care
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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The Institute supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal medicine and related subspecialty fields, as ...
A condition in which a person usually has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. The bowel movements may be painful.
Industry:Medical
A chalky liquid used to coat the inside of organs so they will show up on an x ray.
Industry:Medical
New and abnormal growth of tissue that may or may not be cancerous.
Industry:Medical
The inner and outer tissue covering digestive tract organs.
Industry:Medical
An operation to remove the appendix.
Industry:Medical
An irritation of the liver that sometimes causes permanent damage. Hepatitis may be caused by viruses, medicines, or toxins.
Industry:Medical
An operation to remove the gallbladder.
Industry:Medical
The field of medicine focusing on the functions and disorders of the liver.
Industry:Medical
The first part of the small intestine.
Industry:Medical
Tests that measure muscle pressure and movements in the gastrointestinal tract.
Industry:Medical