Ezetimibe is an azetidine derivative and a cholesterol absorption inhibitor with lipid-lowering activity. Ezetimibe appears to interact physically with cholesterol transporters at the brush border
Vancomycin is a medication used in the treatment of serious Gram-positive bacterial infections. It is in the cell wall synthesis
Dietary Iron has an essential physiologic role, as it is involved in oxygen transportation and energy formation. The body cannot
Pharmacokinetics (PK) is the study of how the body interacts with administered substances for the entire duration of exposure (medications
Absorption is the process that brings a drug from the administration, e.g., tablet, capsule, into the systemic circulation. Absorption affects
The large intestine, also known as the colon, is part of the digestive tract. The digestive tract includes the mouth,
An enterovesical fistula is a pathologic connection between the bowel and the bladder. This activity reviews the evaluation, diagnosis, and
An enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is an abnormal connection that develops between the intestinal tract or stomach and the skin. As
Intestinal Fistula/A fistula is an abnormal communication between two epithelial surfaces. This definition is not without exceptions. It is a
Small bowel resection is a commonly performed procedure in general surgery. The length of the small bowel allows for simple
Small Bowel Cancer encompasses a series of malignant lesions that may be identified throughout the small intestine (SI). The small
The small intestine is a crucial component of the digestive system that allows for the breakdown and absorption of important
The pancreas is a soft, finely lobulated gland located behind the peritoneum on the posterior abdominal wall and has both
The liver is a critical organ in the human body that is responsible for an array of functions that help
Layers of Alimentary Canal /The alimentary canal is a muscular hollow continuous tubular organ that starts at the mouth and terminates
The alimentary canal is a muscular hollow continuous tubular organ that starts at the mouth and terminates at the anus and is
Peritoneal dialysis is a way to remove waste products from your blood when your kidneys can’t adequately do the job any
The retroperitoneum is an anatomical space located behind the abdominal or peritoneal cavity. Abdominal organs that are not suspended by
Peritoneal cancer is the invasion of the serous membrane lining the peritoneal cavity by malignant cells. The malignant cells originate
Peritoneal Cancer/Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) generally refers to the metastatic involvement of the peritoneum. The name was first coined in 1931
Peritoneal Metastases/Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) generally refers to the metastatic involvement of the peritoneum. The name was first coined in 1931