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Assessing symptoms, blood, stool markers best for identifying pediatric IBD

Assessing symptoms, blood, stool markers best for identifying pediatric IBD

(HealthDay)—For pediatric patients with nonbloody diarrhea, evaluating symptoms plus blood and stool markers is the optimal test strategy for predicting inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to

Assessing symptoms, blood, stool markers best for identifying pediatric IBD

(HealthDay)—For pediatric patients with nonbloody diarrhea, evaluating symptoms plus blood and stool markers is the optimal test strategy for predicting inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to
Gastro docs say 'trust your gut,' seek help for digestive issues

Gastro docs say 'trust your gut,' seek help for digestive issues

A leading group of U.S. tummy doctors wants Americans to get used to talking about their bowel symptoms, at least with their physicians.People are hesitant to discuss digestive trouble with a medical

Gastro docs say 'trust your gut,' seek help for digestive issues

A leading group of U.S. tummy doctors wants Americans to get used to talking about their bowel symptoms, at least with their physicians.People are hesitant to discuss digestive trouble with a medical
A low-calorie diet alters the gut microbiome and delays immune aging

A low-calorie diet alters the gut microbiome and delays immune aging

by University of TübingenColonization with CalRes-associated gut microbiota alters body fat and glucose clearance. Metabolic analysis of germ-free (GF) mice and mice inoculated with AdLib and Cal

A low-calorie diet alters the gut microbiome and delays immune aging

by University of TübingenColonization with CalRes-associated gut microbiota alters body fat and glucose clearance. Metabolic analysis of germ-free (GF) mice and mice inoculated with AdLib and Cal
A tale of probiotics and how to help your own gut microbiome

A tale of probiotics and how to help your own gut microbiome

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLacticaseibacillus casei, a bacterium that is often used to ferment cheese and yoghurt, as seen through an electron microscope. Cr

A tale of probiotics and how to help your own gut microbiome

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLacticaseibacillus casei, a bacterium that is often used to ferment cheese and yoghurt, as seen through an electron microscope. Cr
Researchers confirm the link between diet, microbiota and mental health

Researchers confirm the link between diet, microbiota and mental health

by Silvia Dropulich,Monash UniversitySchematic of the 14C-workflow for tracking the metabolic fate of bioactives/nutrients in food, showing the segments demonstrated in this study. Credit:

Researchers confirm the link between diet, microbiota and mental health

by Silvia Dropulich,Monash UniversitySchematic of the 14C-workflow for tracking the metabolic fate of bioactives/nutrients in food, showing the segments demonstrated in this study. Credit:
Key growth factor protects gut from inflammatory bowel disease

Key growth factor protects gut from inflammatory bowel disease

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeImage demonstrating TNF-driven intestinal inflammation, where the gut-lining epithelial cells (marked by Epcam in green) exhibit substantial cell death (marked by

Key growth factor protects gut from inflammatory bowel disease

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeImage demonstrating TNF-driven intestinal inflammation, where the gut-lining epithelial cells (marked by Epcam in green) exhibit substantial cell death (marked by
Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development, study shows

Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development, study shows

by Marta Wegorzewska,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisRichness and diversity of the gut microbiome (A) Number of species. (B) Shannon diversity. Solid red line demarcates old

Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development, study shows

by Marta Wegorzewska,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisRichness and diversity of the gut microbiome (A) Number of species. (B) Shannon diversity. Solid red line demarcates old
Systemic lupus erythematosus linked to altered gut microbiome

Systemic lupus erythematosus linked to altered gut microbiome

by Osaka UniversityFig.1 Overview of the study. Credit: Yoshihiko Tomofuji et al.Systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system targets tissues of the body

Systemic lupus erythematosus linked to altered gut microbiome

by Osaka UniversityFig.1 Overview of the study. Credit: Yoshihiko Tomofuji et al.Systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system targets tissues of the body
A promising target to fight inflammatory bowel diseases

A promising target to fight inflammatory bowel diseases

by Mylène André,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryThe structure obtained by the Cusack group reveals that two molecules of the RIPK2 kinase domain arranged as an antiparallel dimer (in blue a

A promising target to fight inflammatory bowel diseases

by Mylène André,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryThe structure obtained by the Cusack group reveals that two molecules of the RIPK2 kinase domain arranged as an antiparallel dimer (in blue a
Recommendations updated for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding

Recommendations updated for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding

In clinical guidelines published online Oct. 22 in theAnnals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are presented for the management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Alan N.

Recommendations updated for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding

In clinical guidelines published online Oct. 22 in theAnnals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are presented for the management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Alan N.
Empowering mucosal healing with an engineered probiotic

Empowering mucosal healing with an engineered probiotic

by Harvard UniversityInflammatory lesions destroy epithelial cells that function as a barrier between the inside of the gut (lumen) and the rest of the body (left). This loss of barrier function

Empowering mucosal healing with an engineered probiotic

by Harvard UniversityInflammatory lesions destroy epithelial cells that function as a barrier between the inside of the gut (lumen) and the rest of the body (left). This loss of barrier function
How the western diet and gut bacteria can lead to scarring, vessel damage in scleroderma

How the western diet and gut bacteria can lead to scarring, vessel damage in scleroderma

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA substance produced by gut microorganisms can lead to scarring and blood vessel damage in patients with scleroderma, a ne

How the western diet and gut bacteria can lead to scarring, vessel damage in scleroderma

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA substance produced by gut microorganisms can lead to scarring and blood vessel damage in patients with scleroderma, a ne