Only 5–10% of individuals infected with the blood fluke Schistosoma mansoni will develop hepatic fibrosis, and in population-based studies, intensity of infection does not correlate well with the ...

Intestinal fibrosis is a common and potentially serious complication of IBD that results from the reaction of intestinal tissue to the damage inflicted by chronic inflammation. The traditional view ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that causes a buildup of mucus in organs throughout the body. Stool, or feces, can indicate how your gastrointestinal tract is functioning and whether ...

The present study is based on the assumption that FT and LSM have been sufficiently validated to be used as first-line screening and confirmation tests, respectively, for the diagnosis of advanced ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease, in which the glands that secrete mucus, tears, sweat, saliva and digestive juices secrete abnormally thick, sticky mucus. Instead of acting as a lubricant ...

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited illness that can be screened for during pregnancy. The test determines whether you have any altered genes that you can pass on to your child. Having the information can ...