Motility disorders are disorders where the gastrointestinal tract has lost its ability to coordinate the muscles that perform common functions, such as swallowing or moving food and waste through the ...

Magnesium supplements can cause gastrointestinal side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. However, these side effects typically occur in doses larger than 350 milligrams. Very ...

The Neuro-Gastroenterology and Pediatric Motility Center is a nationally recognized institution, one of the few in the country that is dedicated to diagnosing and treating motility disorders and neuro ...

Panel A shows the microscopic myoarchitecture of the circular and longitudinal muscle layers of the lower esophageal sphincter and stomach. The circular muscle fibers of the esophagus cross each other ...

Researchers in the US have developed a platform that allows wireless ingestible devices to be tracked in 3D as they travels through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which may provide a cheaper, less ...

Imbalanced autonomic function, characterized by reduced vagal activity and sympathetic dominance, is increasingly recognized in various gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The vagus nerve, a key ...

Understanding how GLP-2 controls appetite could unlock new strategies for combating obesity, offering hope for more effective treatments. Study: The Possible Involvement of Glucagon-like Peptide-2 in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Transit time measurements were consistent between the Atmo Gas Sensing Capsule and Medtronic’s SmartPill. The ...