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Johnson & Johnson today announced new data from the TREMFYA® (guselkumab) Phase 3 QUASAR long-term extension (LTE) study in adults with moderately-to-severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). These ...

(2) Physically, the barrier includes cellular and stromal components, from the vascular endothelium to the epithelial cell lining, and the mucus layer, which consists of a gel formed by the ...

The Bristol Stool Chart is used to assess your stool (poop) and determine whether the shape, color, and consistency suggest a health issue. Normal stool is in the middle of the chart, in the 3 to 4 ...