DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The prevalence of obesity is rising to epidemic proportions around the world at an alarming rate. Obesity is a serious medical problem: in the United States, it is estimated that about 300,000 deaths are caused by obesity every year; more than $100 billion is… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Gastroparesis is a common disease defined as the delayed emptying of the stomach. It is present in at least 20% of about 150 million patients with diabetes worldwide and in more than 20% of patients with functional dyspepsia that affects about 10-25% of the… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Obesity is a serious medical problem: in the United States alone, it causes approximately 300,000 deaths and estimated healthcare costs in the amount of $100 billion per year. However, currently available therapy remains unsatisfactory. In this project, we… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Chronic idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIP) is a life-threatening disease without a cure. Severe postoperative ileus is common in patients after abdominal surgery and requires extensive hospitalization. Both diseases are characterized with delayed… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. Over one million people get cancer each year. Approximately one out of every two American men and one out of every three A merican women will have some type of cancer… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Gastroparesis is a common disease defined as delayed emptying of the stomach. It is present in at least 20% of about 150 million patients with diabetes worldwide and in more than 20% of patients with functional dyspeps ia that affects about 10%-25% of the… More