Study shows that antibiotic-resistant microbes in the gut make C. difficile more infectious

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive

Updated on: April 20,2024

Study shows that antibiotic-resistant microbes in the gut make C. difficile more infectious

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive

Updated on:April 20,2024

Researchers discover the role of intestinal fibrosis in inflammatory bowel disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Intestinal fibrosis is a

Updated on: April 09,2024

Researchers discover the role of intestinal fibrosis in inflammatory bowel disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Intestinal fibrosis is a

Updated on:April 09,2024

Gut microbiota-derived 7-DHC found to ameliorate circadian rhythm disorders and inflammatory bowel disease

Gut microbiota-derived 7-DHC found to ameliorate circadian rhythm disorders and inflammatory bowel diseaseby Higher Education Press7-DHC alleviated experimental colitis with circadian disruption. Cred

Updated on: January 24,2024

Gut microbiota-derived 7-DHC found to ameliorate circadian rhythm disorders and inflammatory bowel disease

Gut microbiota-derived 7-DHC found to ameliorate circadian rhythm disorders and inflammatory bowel diseaseby Higher Education Press7-DHC alleviated experimental colitis with circadian disruption. Cred

Updated on:January 24,2024

New prediction models for colon cancer and advanced precancerous polyps are easy to use

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have created novel scoring tools for predicting actual risk of colon cancer and advanced precancerous polyps for patients at average f

Updated on: June 08,2024

New prediction models for colon cancer and advanced precancerous polyps are easy to use

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have created novel scoring tools for predicting actual risk of colon cancer and advanced precancerous polyps for patients at average f

Updated on:June 08,2024

For gut microbes, not all types of fiber are created equal

by Washington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that beneficial gut microbes thrive when fed specific fiber types. The rese

Updated on: June 25,2024

For gut microbes, not all types of fiber are created equal

by Washington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that beneficial gut microbes thrive when fed specific fiber types. The rese

Updated on:June 25,2024

Advanced neoplasia risk found to increase at upper range of negative FIT values

by Elana GotkineIndividuals in the upper range of fecal immunochemical test (FIT)-negative screening have an increased risk for advanced neoplasia (AN), according to a research letter published online

Updated on: January 24,2024

Advanced neoplasia risk found to increase at upper range of negative FIT values

by Elana GotkineIndividuals in the upper range of fecal immunochemical test (FIT)-negative screening have an increased risk for advanced neoplasia (AN), according to a research letter published online

Updated on:January 24,2024

Engineers' new capsule aims to deliver drugs—and hope—to GI patients

by Rebecca Copeland,University of MarylandActuation and SMAD delivery principle. a) Capsule transits through a GI tract with inflammatory lesions and delivers the SMAD to an inflammatory site fo

Updated on: June 17,2024

Engineers' new capsule aims to deliver drugs—and hope—to GI patients

by Rebecca Copeland,University of MarylandActuation and SMAD delivery principle. a) Capsule transits through a GI tract with inflammatory lesions and delivers the SMAD to an inflammatory site fo

Updated on:June 17,2024

Prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis in inflammatory bowel disease explored

(HealthDay)—The pooled prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is 2.16 percent in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published in the December issue of&nb

Updated on: May 19,2024

Prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis in inflammatory bowel disease explored

(HealthDay)—The pooled prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is 2.16 percent in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published in the December issue of&nb

Updated on:May 19,2024

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

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

Biologists discover signaling pathways potentially associated with pancreatic cancer

by Aran Sullivan,Vanderbilt UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastro Hep Advances(2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gastha.2022.02.007Kathleen DelGiorno, assistant professor

Updated on: May 23,2024

Biologists discover signaling pathways potentially associated with pancreatic cancer

by Aran Sullivan,Vanderbilt UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastro Hep Advances(2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gastha.2022.02.007Kathleen DelGiorno, assistant professor

Updated on:May 23,2024

Researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's a hidden cause of diarrhea, and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multip

Updated on: January 25,2024

Researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's a hidden cause of diarrhea, and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multip

Updated on:January 25,2024

Risk for adverse events not increased after COVID-19 vaccine in IBD

(HealthDay)—Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) do not have an increased risk for adverse events (AEs) after the mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, according to a study published online May 25 i

Updated on: February 19,2024

Risk for adverse events not increased after COVID-19 vaccine in IBD

(HealthDay)—Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) do not have an increased risk for adverse events (AEs) after the mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, according to a study published online May 25 i

Updated on:February 19,2024