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Resisting decline: the neuroprotective role of resistance exercise in supporting cerebrovascular function and brain health in aging by Baraa Al-Khazraji

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Gastrointestinal Sciences

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Editors

stephen j pandol

ravinder abrol

waddah alrefai

naoki asano

Articles

Potassium-competitive acid blockers and advances in the management of patients with acid-related diseases: a narrative review

Clinical Application of Capsule Endoscopy in Children with Small Bowel Disease in Wuhan, China

Effects of GLP-1 and GIP on Cholinergic-induced Contractility in Isolated Jejunal Muscle from Obese Patients with and without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Association between body mass index at different levels and risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review with dose-response meta-analysis

Research Topics

The Role of Diet in Shaping Gut Microbiota and Host Physiology: From Nutrients to Health Outcomes

Dietary Interventions in Animal Gastrointestinal Physiology: From Gut Function to High-Quality Animal Products

Tight Junctions at the Crossroads of Gastrointestinal Health: Mechanisms, Disruptors, and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies

Integrated Pancreatic Physiology: Ion Transport, Calcium Signaling, Genetics, and Functional Crosstalk in Health and Disease