You may have an esophageal stricture. What is an esophageal stricture? The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. An esophageal stricture is a narrowing of this muscular tube. What causes an esophageal stricture? Anything that injures the esophagus can cause scarring, which leads to narrowing of the esophagus or […]

One of the most effective ways to stop the spread of germs is by washing your hands with soap and water. Many germs that make people sick are spread when we do not wash our hands with soap and water.  Keeping your hands clean prevents 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses  Keeping your hands clean prevents […]

PROACTIVE CELIAC STUDY: The goal of this phase 2 clinical trial is to test the safety and effects of the investigational medication PRV-015. In combination with a gluten-free diet, PRV-015 aims to reduce symptoms and intestinal inflammation caused by accidental gluten exposure. Requirements: 18-70 years old Biopsy-confirmed celiac disease On a gluten-free diet for at […]

Female pioneers, Duke University gastroenterologist Deborah Fisher, MD, and engineering professor Sonia Grego, PhD, have invented Smart Toilets enabled with artificial intelligence that can analyze stool samples for signs of bleeding, infections, and chronic inflammation. The technology can be retrofitted within the pipes of an existing toilet. Once a person has a bowel movement and […]

The ALLIS Sensor is a new device to check your food for hidden gluten. The name ALLIS comes from a combination of two words: Allergen plus Analysis The ALLIS sensor has 3 simple steps after you download the ALLIS Sensor App onto your smartphone. The ALLIS Sensor not only detects if your food contains gluten, […]