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MUTYH-associated Polyposis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

MUTYH-associated polyposis is closely related to adenomatous familial polyposis and is caused by a genetic mutation. Patients suffer from multiple colon polyps with risk of degeneration. Regular colonoscopies are mandatory. What is MUTYH-associated polyposis? Polyposis is polyp disease in hollow organs. Polyps are outpouchings of the mucosa that occur more frequently in the gastrointestinal tract, … MUTYH-associated Polyposis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Bergamot: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits

Bergamot belongs to the citrus plants. It is cultivated especially for its characteristic fragrance. Its essential oils are used as perfumes, to flavor foods and in aromatherapy. Recently, bergamot extract has also become available for dietary supplementation. Occurrence and cultivation of bergamot In aromatherapy, the essential oil of bergamot is mainly vaporized in the fragrance … Bergamot: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits

Pylorus: Structure, Function & Diseases

The pylorus (stomach gate) represents the transition between the stomach outlet and the duodenum. It is responsible for ensuring that the contents of the stomach do not enter the small intestine until they are homogenized and do not return from there. The predominant complaints in this area occur as a narrowing in children. What is … Pylorus: Structure, Function & Diseases

Fence Beet: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits

Fence beet belongs to the cucurbit family. Its scientific name is Bryonia alba and Byonia dioica (white and red fence beet). Due to its toxic effect, the wild plant is used exclusively in homeopathy. Occurrence and cultivation of the fence beet The name “fence beet” characterizes both the root species and the location. The poisonous … Fence Beet: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits

Taenia: Structure, Function & Diseases

The anatomical term teenae refers to the annular muscle strips along the mid-colon and appendix that give the intestine its segmented appearance in the first place, grouping the outpouchings of the colon wall into individual rows. In the intestine, humans have a total of three taenia, which play a role in particular in the stability … Taenia: Structure, Function & Diseases

Bishops Weed: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits

Bishop’s weed is a plant native to the Canary Islands, Egypt and Morocco. In Chile, North America and Argentina, bishop’s weed is cultivated and grown, only the mature fruits and the standardized plant extracts made from them are used. Occurrence and cultivation of bishop’s weed The 1 to 2 year old herb is also called … Bishops Weed: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits