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Recent advances in small bowel diseases: Part I.

Alan B R Thomson1, Angeli Chopra, Michael Tom Clandinin

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 5A5, Canada. thoms47@uwo.ca

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Recent advances in small intestinal diseases are reviewed, covering key topics like intestinal development, permeability, and microbiome. This summary aids physicians in understanding critical gastroenterology and hepatology updates.

Keywords:
DiarrheaInfectious diarrheaIntestinal developmentIntestinal permeabilityIntestinal proliferation and repairMicrobioticaNecrotizing enterocolitisProbiotics

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Small Intestinal Diseases

Background:

  • The field of small intestinal diseases has seen significant advancements.
  • Understanding these changes is crucial for clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review key scientific and clinical advances in small intestinal diseases from 2008-2009.
  • To highlight topics relevant to practicing physicians.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of over 1000 publications from 2008-2009.
  • Focus on both basic science and clinical applications.

Main Results:

  • Key advances were identified across seven critical areas.
  • Topics include intestinal development, repair, permeability, microbiome, diarrhea, salt/water absorption, necrotizing enterocolitis, and immunology/allergy.

Conclusions:

  • The review synthesizes important findings in small intestinal disease research.
  • This information is vital for physicians managing patients with these conditions.