Click here to download a PDF of this information. Colorectal Polyps Polyps are an abnormal growth of mucous membrane tissue. There are many types of polyps, which can grow in several locations throughout the body, including the colon, stomach, small [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Clostridioides difficile Infection The human digestive tract is home to an estimated 500 to 1,000 different species of microorganisms, most of which are harmless, or even helpful, and live in harmony. [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Biosimilars Do you or a loved one have an inflammatory disease such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, or psoriasis? Have you heard about how biologic medications offer a new, powerful [...]
Dumping Syndrome (Rapid Gastric Emptying) Dumping syndrome, also called rapid gastric emptying, is a condition that causes food to move from the stomach to the small intestine before the stomach has time to adequately digest it, especially high-sugar foods. In [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency When the pancreas is healthy, it produces several enzymes, which are a group of proteins that work as catalysts in digestion. It secretes these enzymes into the small [...]
Biologics and Biosimilars To learn more about biologics and biosimilars, including updates on provincial policies regarding coverage of these medications, click here. What are Biologics? Biologics are very specific, highly effective medicines made in living cells. They improve health in [...]
Hepatic Encephalopathy Encephalopathy is a term that refers to brain dysfunction, for which there are many causes. Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) occurs when the liver stops working properly or when blood from the gut bypasses the liver in what is known [...]
Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu) Often incorrectly referred to as the ‘stomach flu’, gastroenteritis is a condition in which a person experiences temporary inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines. This inflammation leads to diarrhea and/or vomiting, as well as complications from [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Aging Digestive Tract The digestive system is a vital collection of organs that is responsible for breaking down food into its components for the body to use. As we age, the [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Gastroparesis The term ‘gastro’ refers to the stomach, and ‘paresis’ means partial paralysis; therefore, gastroparesis means partial paralysis of the stomach. To understand what goes wrong in gastroparesis, it is important [...]
