Gastrointestinal diseases: facts and fiction.
There have been many misconceptions in the past about various disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Many 'sacred cows' in this field have been eliminated during the past few years thanks to objective statistical evaluations. This article outlines some of the misconceptions with particular reference to diet and gastric function. Reference is also made to diseases of the gut which alter immunity.
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