Malabsorption Overview
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Washington University
Jayme Sparkman is a Nurse Practitioner in Saint Louis, Missouri. Sparkman has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malabsorption. Her top area of expertise is Malabsorption. Sparkman is currently accepting new patients.
Washington University
Jeffrey Blatnik is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Blatnik and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malabsorption. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Malabsorption, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Blatnik is currently accepting new patients.
Timothy Eberlein is a Surgical Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Eberlein and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malabsorption. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Malabsorption, Paget Disease of the Breast, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Eberlein is currently accepting new patients.
Summary: Lactose intolerance (LI) is considered the clinical syndrome caused by lactose malabsorption (LM). It is possible to identify four causes of lactase deficiency defining four different types of LM: primary (genetic), secondary (acquired), congenital (alactasia), and developmental (in premature infants, so reversible). The aim of this protocol is to investigate through an anonymous online survey the...
Summary: The purpose of this clinical study is to learn more about celiac disease pathogenesis and clinical symptoms. In particular, this study will examine the interactions between biological factors such as, intestinal epithelial cells, microbiota, immune system, genetics, and gluten and their effect on celiac disease clinical symptoms, and severity of tissue destruction and its ability to heal in indivi...