Crohns disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), damages the lining of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract and causes symptoms like abdominal pain, fatigue, and diarrhea.In the past, treatment ...

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed an acid-resistant “ultra-stable mucus-inspired hydrogel” (UMIH), marking a breakthrough in the field of gastrointestinal medicine.

A preclinical study in mice and human tissue has uncovered a molecular pathway that may help to explain why wounds inside the mouth can heal quickly and without scars. The researchers, co-led by teams ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The healing of wounds in the mouth and on other mucous membranes appears to be slowed in people with a depressed mood, according to a report in Psychosomatic Medicine.

If a person’s wound is healing more slowly than usual, there may be an underlying reason, such as an infection, circulatory problems, diabetes, or other health issues. There are various reasons why ...

Hydrogels-materials like gelatin that can absorb and hold water-can aid wound healing and enable slow-release drug delivery, but they usually break down in acidic environments like the stomach.