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The Brain-Gut Connection | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Hidden in the walls of the digestive <b>system</b>, this “brain in your <b>gut</b>” is revolutionizing medicine’s understanding of the links between digestion,</b> ...
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New Evidence: Immune System Cells in the Gut Linked to Stress-Induced ...
In experiments with mice and humans, a team led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers says it has identified a particular intestinal <b>immune</b> cell that</b> ...
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Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Schedule by phone. New and existing patients can schedule by phone using these numbers: For care in Maryland: 410-933-7495. For care in DC: 202-660-5555.</b> ...
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Food Allergies | Johns Hopkins Medicine
A food allergy is an abnormal response of the <b>body</b>'s <b>immune</b> <b>system</b> to certain foods. This is not the same as food intolerance, although</b> ...
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Sjögren's Syndrome Risk Factors | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Home Health Conditions and Diseases. Sjögren's Syndrome Risk Factors. Autoimmune Sjögren's Syndrome. Scientists don’t know exactly what causes Sjögren’s</b> ...
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5 Foods to Avoid if You Have IBS | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Discomfort in the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract can affect a person's well-being, and it is very common: For instance, about 10% to 15% of Americans suffer</b> ...
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Glomerulosclerosis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Glomerulosclerosis is scarring of the filtering part of the kidneys (glomerulus). This causes a loss of protein into the urine. These proteins help fluid stay</b> ...
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Ulcerative Colitis Treatment | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Ulcerative Colitis Treatment. The goal in treating ulcerative colitis is to reduce the inflammation, hopefully leading to remission. The two leading treatment</b> ...
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Lyme Disease | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Lyme disease is an infection caused by the spiral-shaped bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, most commonly spread by a tick bite. The disease takes its name from Lyme,</b> ...
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