... other tablet by the patient and moves swiftly through the GI tract by the aid of the natural movement of the bowel. The capsule functions by transmitting video signals as it travels through the GI tract. The signals consist of images of the walls of the GI tract, material in the GI tract, and detection of any bumps such as tumors in the GI tract. These signals are then stored in the receiving unit. Another helpful function of this capsule is ... to go through the small intestine, but not long enough to go through the large intestine. If the battery would last longer, the chances of trea...

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