Pre- and probiotics keep intestinal barriers strong

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: Alicia Harper, PexelsWe hear a lot about how probiotics are key to gut health, and therefore an important component of overall health. The

Updated on: March 30,2024

Pre- and probiotics keep intestinal barriers strong

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: Alicia Harper, PexelsWe hear a lot about how probiotics are key to gut health, and therefore an important component of overall health. The

Updated on:March 30,2024

Research sheds new light on pancreatic cancer metastasis

by University of OklahomaMin Li, Ph.D. Credit: OU MedicineWith an overall survival rate of 9% for those diagnosed, pancreatic cancer remains exceedingly difficult to treat. However, the patient&#

Updated on: April 03,2024

Research sheds new light on pancreatic cancer metastasis

by University of OklahomaMin Li, Ph.D. Credit: OU MedicineWith an overall survival rate of 9% for those diagnosed, pancreatic cancer remains exceedingly difficult to treat. However, the patient&#

Updated on:April 03,2024

Novel stem cell therapy using mRNA technology may stimulate natural repair in liver disease

byBoston Medical CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Stem Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1017/j.stem.2023.10.008Mortality related to end stage liver disease is ranked as the 12th most common

Updated on: January 24,2024

Novel stem cell therapy using mRNA technology may stimulate natural repair in liver disease

byBoston Medical CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Stem Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1017/j.stem.2023.10.008Mortality related to end stage liver disease is ranked as the 12th most common

Updated on:January 24,2024

Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux hypersensitivity, accor

Updated on: June 06,2024

Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux hypersensitivity, accor

Updated on:June 06,2024

Recommendations updated for management of celiac disease

by Elana GotkineIn clinical guidelines published in the January issue of theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, updated recommendations are presented for the evaluation and management of patie

Updated on: March 12,2024

Recommendations updated for management of celiac disease

by Elana GotkineIn clinical guidelines published in the January issue of theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, updated recommendations are presented for the evaluation and management of patie

Updated on:March 12,2024

Resilience-driven care for inflammatory bowel disease leads to sharp drops in ER visits and hospitalizations

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA personalized program to increase resilience in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can substantially reduce hospitalizatio

Updated on: June 25,2024

Resilience-driven care for inflammatory bowel disease leads to sharp drops in ER visits and hospitalizations

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA personalized program to increase resilience in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can substantially reduce hospitalizatio

Updated on:June 25,2024

Preclinical study: Antibiotics affect male and female gut microbiomes differently

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, researchers at Cedars-Sinai found that antibiotics have sex-specific effects on the gut microbiome makeup of male and female

Updated on: May 29,2024

Preclinical study: Antibiotics affect male and female gut microbiomes differently

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, researchers at Cedars-Sinai found that antibiotics have sex-specific effects on the gut microbiome makeup of male and female

Updated on:May 29,2024

New study unveils the novel factor FGF18 as a pivotal driver of liver fibrosis

by Toho UniversityIn response to various injuries, TGFb is released from different types of cells, such as macrophages engulfing apoptotic hepatocytes. Then, TGFb induces the production of FGF18 in HS

Updated on: January 24,2024

New study unveils the novel factor FGF18 as a pivotal driver of liver fibrosis

by Toho UniversityIn response to various injuries, TGFb is released from different types of cells, such as macrophages engulfing apoptotic hepatocytes. Then, TGFb induces the production of FGF18 in HS

Updated on:January 24,2024

Exploring how genetics affects the functions of the gut microbiome

by Chris Dawson,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cornell scientists is exploring how human genetics impacts functions of the gut microbiome, and is expanding

Updated on: May 21,2024

Exploring how genetics affects the functions of the gut microbiome

by Chris Dawson,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cornell scientists is exploring how human genetics impacts functions of the gut microbiome, and is expanding

Updated on:May 21,2024

Is vitamin K the secret key to bone strength?

by Monica Jimenez,Tufts UniversityVitamin K produced by certain types of bacteria that colonize the gut could also bolster bones, according to Kyla Shea of the Vitamin K Laboratory at the USDA’s

Updated on: May 17,2024

Is vitamin K the secret key to bone strength?

by Monica Jimenez,Tufts UniversityVitamin K produced by certain types of bacteria that colonize the gut could also bolster bones, according to Kyla Shea of the Vitamin K Laboratory at the USDA’s

Updated on:May 17,2024

How the immune system keeps the intestinal flora in balance

by University of BernCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe bacteria living in the intestine consist of some 500 to 1000 different species. They make up what is known as the intestinal flora, which plays a

Updated on: May 28,2024

How the immune system keeps the intestinal flora in balance

by University of BernCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe bacteria living in the intestine consist of some 500 to 1000 different species. They make up what is known as the intestinal flora, which plays a

Updated on:May 28,2024

Immune cells identified as 'metabolic factories' in the gut

Immune cells identified as 'metabolic factories' in the gutbyMedical University of ViennaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.09.010A re

Updated on: January 24,2024

Immune cells identified as 'metabolic factories' in the gut

Immune cells identified as 'metabolic factories' in the gutbyMedical University of ViennaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.09.010A re

Updated on:January 24,2024