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Gastroenterology
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Targeting sleep disorder in Crohn's and other IBD patients

Targeting sleep disorder in Crohn's and other IBD patients

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PixabayA new Flinders University-led study recommends people with IBD be screened for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common and debilitating respiratory condition,

Targeting sleep disorder in Crohn's and other IBD patients

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PixabayA new Flinders University-led study recommends people with IBD be screened for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common and debilitating respiratory condition,
Researchers investigate an unexplained outbreak of hepatitis in children in the UK

Researchers investigate an unexplained outbreak of hepatitis in children in the UK

by Emma Thomson,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn the spring of 2022, a pediatric gastroenterologist treating children in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow issued an

Researchers investigate an unexplained outbreak of hepatitis in children in the UK

by Emma Thomson,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn the spring of 2022, a pediatric gastroenterologist treating children in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow issued an
Study investigates assumptions about colonoscopy accuracy

Study investigates assumptions about colonoscopy accuracy

by Argonne National LaboratoryCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthIf you're over 45, chances are your doctor has told you to get screened for colorectal can

Study investigates assumptions about colonoscopy accuracy

by Argonne National LaboratoryCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthIf you're over 45, chances are your doctor has told you to get screened for colorectal can
Cure found for rare form of inflammatory bowel disease

Cure found for rare form of inflammatory bowel disease

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA rare genetic condition which causes inflammatory bowel disease can be successfully treated by bone marrow transplant, accordin

Cure found for rare form of inflammatory bowel disease

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA rare genetic condition which causes inflammatory bowel disease can be successfully treated by bone marrow transplant, accordin
New liquid biopsy test to ID lymph node metastasis in early-stage T1 colorectal cancer

New liquid biopsy test to ID lymph node metastasis in early-stage T1 colorectal cancer

by City of Hope National Medical CenterCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists at City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treat

New liquid biopsy test to ID lymph node metastasis in early-stage T1 colorectal cancer

by City of Hope National Medical CenterCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists at City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treat
Scientists uncover the process behind protein mutations that impact gut health

Scientists uncover the process behind protein mutations that impact gut health

by St. Michael's Hospital"Though we have discovered a lot regarding the impact of mutations of NOD 1 and NOD 2 on IBD, there hasn't been a satisfying reason as to why some variants c

Scientists uncover the process behind protein mutations that impact gut health

by St. Michael's Hospital"Though we have discovered a lot regarding the impact of mutations of NOD 1 and NOD 2 on IBD, there hasn't been a satisfying reason as to why some variants c
Study finds babies' gut microbiome not influenced by mothers' vaginal microbiome composition

Study finds babies' gut microbiome not influenced by mothers' vaginal microbiome composition

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt has been a longstanding assumption that birth mode and associated exposure of newborns to their mothers' vaginal microbiome during delivery gr

Study finds babies' gut microbiome not influenced by mothers' vaginal microbiome composition

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt has been a longstanding assumption that birth mode and associated exposure of newborns to their mothers' vaginal microbiome during delivery gr
No immunoglobulin A leads to intestinal inflammation in mice

No immunoglobulin A leads to intestinal inflammation in mice

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThe small intestine is composed of duodenum, jejunum and ileum (left). IgA deficiency causes distortion of the gut microbiota, especially in the ileum, and inflam

No immunoglobulin A leads to intestinal inflammation in mice

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThe small intestine is composed of duodenum, jejunum and ileum (left). IgA deficiency causes distortion of the gut microbiota, especially in the ileum, and inflam
Processed foods highly correlated with obesity epidemic in the US

Processed foods highly correlated with obesity epidemic in the US

by George Washington UniversityLeigh Frame. Credit: George Washington UniversityAs food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent. Through reviewing

Processed foods highly correlated with obesity epidemic in the US

by George Washington UniversityLeigh Frame. Credit: George Washington UniversityAs food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent. Through reviewing
Early introduction of gluten may prevent celiac disease in children

Early introduction of gluten may prevent celiac disease in children

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIntroducing high doses of gluten from four months of age into infants' diets could prevent them from developing coeliac disease, a study h

Early introduction of gluten may prevent celiac disease in children

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIntroducing high doses of gluten from four months of age into infants' diets could prevent them from developing coeliac disease, a study h
Gut bacteria in people with Huntington's disease may be a potential drug target

Gut bacteria in people with Huntington's disease may be a potential drug target

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA world first clinical study of the gut microbiome in people with Huntington's disease (HD) has found that it is not just a disease of the

Gut bacteria in people with Huntington's disease may be a potential drug target

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA world first clinical study of the gut microbiome in people with Huntington's disease (HD) has found that it is not just a disease of the
Study reveals how gastric cancer forms, suggests preventive treatment

Study reveals how gastric cancer forms, suggests preventive treatment

by Vanderbilt UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastroenterology(2022). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.06.021A recently published study reveals new insights into how gastric cancer dev

Study reveals how gastric cancer forms, suggests preventive treatment

by Vanderbilt UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastroenterology(2022). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.06.021A recently published study reveals new insights into how gastric cancer dev