Ulcerations, Multiple Gastric: definition
Sores in the superficial gastric mucosa characterized by multilocular (many grouped together) peptic ulcers of the gastric antrum, or bottom of the stomach before the pylorus, or end part.
Ulcer, Gastric: definition
An open sore of the lining of the stomach. Also called stomach ulcer.
Ulcer, Duodenal: definition
An ulcer, or sore, in the lining of the first part of the small intestine, also called the duodenum.
Hair Loss (Diffuse Alopecia): definition
Diffuse alopecia is characterized by abnormal hair loss or baldness.
Puberty in Boys, Delayed: definition
Delayed puberty in boys is characterized by decreased functional activity of the testes, or male gonads. Read Post…
Anemia, Refractory Iron Deficiency in Childhood: definition
Refractory iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a microcytic type anemia characterized by formation of abnormally small, pale red blood cells and iron depletion, or inadequate iron content in the body, that does not respond to oral iron supplementation. Refractory means…
Alopecia, Diffuse (Hair Loss): definition
Diffuse alopecia is characterized by abnormal hair loss or baldness.
Food Stars Go Gluten Free
With Restaurant Week upon us in Washington DC I can’t help but think about how far the restaurant industry has come in the past few years when it comes to serving gluten-free customers! Between the increase in demand for gluten-free products from the celiacs, the gluten intolerant and the fad dieters to the efforts of nonprofits like National Foundation For Celiac Awareness, Celiac Disease Foundation and the Gluten Intolerance Group, people living gluten-free can enjoy the delicious foodie culture that has spread across the country!
Which star chefs and popular restaurants have joined the gluten-free bandwagon? A lot!
PA is World’s Most Celiac-Friendly Destination
Each year, Gluten Free Travel Site names one location, based on reviews, on which they bestow the honor of being named “World’s Most Celiac-Friendly Destination”.
This year, that honor goes to
Product review: Trader Joe’s gluten-free Joe-Joe’s Don’t Live Up to the Hype
Trader Joe’s has added to its ever growing line of gluten-free products with the recent addition of gluten-free Joe-Joe’s, or cream filled chocolate cookies. Growing up, Oreo’s were one of my favorite cookies, so I was excited to see if Trader Joe’s version lived up to my childhood favorite.