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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 ...
The beginning part of the colon, usually on the right side of the abdomen.
Industry:Medical
Diarrhea caused by infection from bacteria, viruses, or parasites.
Industry:Medical
High blood pressure in the portal vein. This vein carries blood into the liver. Portal hypertension is a common complication of cirrhosis and may cause esophageal varices and ascites.
Industry:Medical
An operation to cut the vagus nerve. This procedure causes the stomach to produce less acid but also to empty abnormally.
Industry:Medical
A medicine that kills bacteria. Examples are cephalexin and amoxicillin. (Brand names: keflex, novamox. )
Industry:Medical
A fatlike substance in the body. The body makes and needs some cholesterol, which also comes from foods such as butter and egg yolks. Too much cholesterol may cause gallstones or a buildup of fat in the arteries that causes a disease called atherosclerosis that slows or stops blood flow.
Industry:Medical
A sign of many disorders. The skin and eyes turn yellow from too much bilirubin in the blood.
Industry:Medical
A mixture of water, protein, and salts produced in the mouth that makes food easy to swallow and begins the process of digestion.
Industry:Medical
