A groundbreaking development in biomedical engineering has led to the creation of a human stomach micro-physiological system (hsMPS), representing a significant leap forward in understanding and ...

Clinicians can help reduce gastric cancer incidence and mortality in high-risk groups through endoscopic screening and surveillance of precancerous conditions, such as gastric intestinal metaplasia ...

Various cells in the stomach secrete digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid. These substances break down food so the body can absorb nutrients. The stomach is a muscular organ in the upper abdomen ...

Stomach cancers rank fourth among global killer cancers. Its risk factors have been identified, including smoking, drinking, and Helicobacter pylori infection, as well as infection with the ...

Folic acid supplementation can improve histopathologic aspects of gastric precancerous conditions (GPC), including gastric mucosal atrophy and intestinal metaplasia, according to results of a ...

When cancer cells start in the lymph tissue of the stomach, it’s known as gastric lymphoma. Your risk can increase with Helicobacter pylori infections and other conditions, like celiac disease.

The treatment goals and options for stomach cancer vary depending on how advanced the cancer is and how far it has spread. Surgery is often an effective treatment option for people with early-stage ...

The appetite-stimulating hormone ghrelin is released by endocrine cells in the stomach that are part of the enteric nervous system, which controls hunger, nausea, and feelings of fullness. A team of ...

Certain drinks, such as cabbage juice or honey water, may help soothe stomach ulcers, though people may wish to avoid other drinks, such as alcohol and coffee. Stomach ulcers are sores that form on ...