small intestine
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The researchers found that these activated T cells gather in the lining of the small intestine, placing them in an ideal position to respond quickly when damage occurs.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
Duodenal mucosal resurfacing is an investigational endoscopic treatment that uses controlled heat to remove damaged tissue from the inner lining of the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine just below the stomach.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
When sections of the small intestine become diseased or die, surgeons often must remove the damaged tissue.
From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026
Charles-Barclay said it took about a year for her small intestine to heal after making the necessary changes to her diet.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025
The tumor in the small intestine is harder to measure.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
