Engineered organism could diagnose Crohn's disease flareups

by Rice UniversityRice University researchers engineered a strain of the gut bacteria E. coli to detect gastrointestinal acidosis. The organism produces fluorescent molecules that allow researche

Updated on: June 17,2024 7

Engineered organism could diagnose Crohn's disease flareups

by Rice UniversityRice University researchers engineered a strain of the gut bacteria E. coli to detect gastrointestinal acidosis. The organism produces fluorescent molecules that allow researche

Updated on:June 17,2024 7

Researcher developing a better IBD treatment approach using nanotechnology

by Latina Emerson,Georgia State UniversityDidier Merlin, distinguished university professor in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences. Credit: Georgia State UniversityFor over 1 million adults an

Updated on: June 03,2024 6

Researcher developing a better IBD treatment approach using nanotechnology

by Latina Emerson,Georgia State UniversityDidier Merlin, distinguished university professor in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences. Credit: Georgia State UniversityFor over 1 million adults an

Updated on:June 03,2024 6

Malnutrition linked to poor outcomes for hospitalized IBD patients

by Elana GotkineFor hospitalized inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, malnutrition contributes to readmission, mortality, length of stay (LOS), and health care costs, according to a study publis

Updated on: March 28,2024 15

Malnutrition linked to poor outcomes for hospitalized IBD patients

by Elana GotkineFor hospitalized inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, malnutrition contributes to readmission, mortality, length of stay (LOS), and health care costs, according to a study publis

Updated on:March 28,2024 15

Outcome measure developed for Crohn's perianal fistula

(HealthDay)—A patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) has been developed for Crohn's perianal fistula, which has good internal consistency, excellent stability, and good responsiveness and constru

Updated on: June 01,2024 6

Outcome measure developed for Crohn's perianal fistula

(HealthDay)—A patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) has been developed for Crohn's perianal fistula, which has good internal consistency, excellent stability, and good responsiveness and constru

Updated on:June 01,2024 6

Additional genetic cause for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease discovered

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDResearchers have discovered new genes that are responsible for the production of regulatory proteins of the immune-associated GTPase family in humans and

Updated on: June 22,2024 4

Additional genetic cause for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease discovered

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDResearchers have discovered new genes that are responsible for the production of regulatory proteins of the immune-associated GTPase family in humans and

Updated on:June 22,2024 4

VTE risk up for children with inflammatory bowel disease

(HealthDay)—Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a higher risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a study published online June 27 in theJournal of Crohn's & C

Updated on: June 14,2024 3

VTE risk up for children with inflammatory bowel disease

(HealthDay)—Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a higher risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a study published online June 27 in theJournal of Crohn's & C

Updated on:June 14,2024 3

Understanding the role of gut microbiome in gestational diabetes

by University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Illinois Chicago have identified changes in the gut microbiome that can lead to gestational diabe

Updated on: June 01,2024 6

Understanding the role of gut microbiome in gestational diabetes

by University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Illinois Chicago have identified changes in the gut microbiome that can lead to gestational diabe

Updated on:June 01,2024 6

Crohn's disease patients have specific IgG antibodies to human bacterial flagellins

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaLast year, Charles O. Elson,

Updated on: June 01,2024 8

Crohn's disease patients have specific IgG antibodies to human bacterial flagellins

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaLast year, Charles O. Elson,

Updated on:June 01,2024 8

Bellidifolin improves high-fat diet-induced obesity via gut microbiota and bile acid regulation, researchers discover

Updated on: May 05,2025 0

Bellidifolin improves high-fat diet-induced obesity via gut microbiota and bile acid regulation, researchers discover

Updated on:May 05,2025 0

How a touch-sensing protein could stop constipation

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PixabayWhen we eat food, our gut somehow senses its presence to begin shifting it along our digestive tract, but the question has always been—how?Now, new Flinders U

Updated on: July 02,2024 6

How a touch-sensing protein could stop constipation

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PixabayWhen we eat food, our gut somehow senses its presence to begin shifting it along our digestive tract, but the question has always been—how?Now, new Flinders U

Updated on:July 02,2024 6

A more effective at-home treatment for IBS

by University of PennsylvaniaMelissa G. Hunt is the associate director of clinical training in the Department of Psychology in the School of Arts & Sciences. She is also author of the book &q

Updated on: June 17,2024 7

A more effective at-home treatment for IBS

by University of PennsylvaniaMelissa G. Hunt is the associate director of clinical training in the Department of Psychology in the School of Arts & Sciences. She is also author of the book &q

Updated on:June 17,2024 7

Connection between immune system and brain in mice may explain why stress can worsen gut inflammation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.05.001A team of medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. and the N

Updated on: June 01,2024 5

Connection between immune system and brain in mice may explain why stress can worsen gut inflammation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.05.001A team of medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. and the N

Updated on:June 01,2024 5