Fecal microbiota transplantation aids resolution of recurrent C. difficile

by Elana GotkineFor immunocompetent adults with recurrentClostridioides difficileinfection (rCDI), fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) yields a significant increase in resolution compar

Updated on: June 22,2024

Fecal microbiota transplantation aids resolution of recurrent C. difficile

by Elana GotkineFor immunocompetent adults with recurrentClostridioides difficileinfection (rCDI), fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) yields a significant increase in resolution compar

Updated on:June 22,2024

Severe bowel condition on the rise in the UK

by University of LiverpoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExperts, including academics at the University of Liverpool, have raised concerns about the number of people suffering with undiagnosed

Updated on: March 28,2024

Severe bowel condition on the rise in the UK

by University of LiverpoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExperts, including academics at the University of Liverpool, have raised concerns about the number of people suffering with undiagnosed

Updated on:March 28,2024

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

High-fat diet with antibiotic use linked to gut inflammation

by UC DavisImage of sections of the colon's inner lining, based on combinations of low-fat diet (LFD) vs. high-fat diet (HFD), and no treatment (mock) vs. with streptomycin (Strep) treatment.

Updated on: May 21,2024

High-fat diet with antibiotic use linked to gut inflammation

by UC DavisImage of sections of the colon's inner lining, based on combinations of low-fat diet (LFD) vs. high-fat diet (HFD), and no treatment (mock) vs. with streptomycin (Strep) treatment.

Updated on:May 21,2024

Bioengineered probiotic could prevent listeria infections

by Purdue UniversityBioengineered lactobacillus (red) interacts with surface heat shock protein 60 (white, yellow arrows), blocking Listeria monocytogenes (green, white arrows) from crossing into

Updated on: May 23,2024

Bioengineered probiotic could prevent listeria infections

by Purdue UniversityBioengineered lactobacillus (red) interacts with surface heat shock protein 60 (white, yellow arrows), blocking Listeria monocytogenes (green, white arrows) from crossing into

Updated on:May 23,2024

New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

by Mauro D'amato, Ferdinando Bonfiglio,The ConversationCredit: Nic Wood from PexelsDo you "go" once a day? Maybe you go twice, or even three times? Or perhaps you only go a few tim

Updated on: May 06,2024

New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

by Mauro D'amato, Ferdinando Bonfiglio,The ConversationCredit: Nic Wood from PexelsDo you "go" once a day? Maybe you go twice, or even three times? Or perhaps you only go a few tim

Updated on:May 06,2024

The "gold" in breast milk

by University of BonnThe photo shows Professor Dorothee Viemann (right) and Dr. Sabine Pirr, senior physician at the intensive care unit for premature and full-term infants at Hannover Medical Sc

Updated on: May 28,2024

The "gold" in breast milk

by University of BonnThe photo shows Professor Dorothee Viemann (right) and Dr. Sabine Pirr, senior physician at the intensive care unit for premature and full-term infants at Hannover Medical Sc

Updated on:May 28,2024

A simple diagnostic tool for gastrointestinal disorders

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers designed this quipu-inspired device that can be used to measure pressure inside the digestive tract and diagnose a variety of

Updated on: May 10,2024

A simple diagnostic tool for gastrointestinal disorders

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers designed this quipu-inspired device that can be used to measure pressure inside the digestive tract and diagnose a variety of

Updated on:May 10,2024

Could heartburn meds spur growth of drug-resistant germs in your gut?

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Common heartburn meds may foster the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut, a new research review suggests.In an analysis of 12 past studies,

Updated on: May 10,2024

Could heartburn meds spur growth of drug-resistant germs in your gut?

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Common heartburn meds may foster the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut, a new research review suggests.In an analysis of 12 past studies,

Updated on:May 10,2024

New findings on the effects of COVID-19 on the colon

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaGraphical abstract. Credit:International Journal of Molecular Sciences(2022). DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810451Although SARS-CoV-2 infections

Updated on: June 17,2024

New findings on the effects of COVID-19 on the colon

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaGraphical abstract. Credit:International Journal of Molecular Sciences(2022). DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810451Although SARS-CoV-2 infections

Updated on:June 17,2024

Low-calorie sweeteners do not mean low risk for infants

by Leanne Yohemas,University of CalgaryA researcher conducts test on low-calorie sweeteners in the lab. Credit: Riley BrandtMany people turn to artificial or so-called natural sweeteners to cut

Updated on: June 28,2024

Low-calorie sweeteners do not mean low risk for infants

by Leanne Yohemas,University of CalgaryA researcher conducts test on low-calorie sweeteners in the lab. Credit: Riley BrandtMany people turn to artificial or so-called natural sweeteners to cut

Updated on:June 28,2024

Reverse metabolomics: New method finds biomarker for inflammatory bowel disease

byUniversity of California - San DiegoMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0In recent years, m

Updated on: January 25,2024

Reverse metabolomics: New method finds biomarker for inflammatory bowel disease

byUniversity of California - San DiegoMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0In recent years, m

Updated on:January 25,2024