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Model predicts CRC risk in ulcerative colitis patients with low-grade dysplasia

Model predicts CRC risk in ulcerative colitis patients with low-grade dysplasia

For patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), large, unresected, multifocal low-grade dysplasia (LGD) and recent moderate/severe histological inflammation are associated with elevated risk of developing

Model predicts CRC risk in ulcerative colitis patients with low-grade dysplasia

For patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), large, unresected, multifocal low-grade dysplasia (LGD) and recent moderate/severe histological inflammation are associated with elevated risk of developing
Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.005It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas rele

Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.005It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas rele
Taking probiotics alongside prescribed antibiotics could reduce damage to gut microbiome

Taking probiotics alongside prescribed antibiotics could reduce damage to gut microbiome

by Microbiology SocietyProbiotics lessen some antibiotic-induced changes to the human gut microbiome. Credit: Fernández-Alonso et al.,Journal of Medical Microbiology2022Millions of antibio

Taking probiotics alongside prescribed antibiotics could reduce damage to gut microbiome

by Microbiology SocietyProbiotics lessen some antibiotic-induced changes to the human gut microbiome. Credit: Fernández-Alonso et al.,Journal of Medical Microbiology2022Millions of antibio
A new tool for modeling the human gut microbiome

A new tool for modeling the human gut microbiome

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyF. prausnitzii bacteria (blue, at top of image) grow above a layer of human mucosal barrier cells (green and blue). Credit: Jianbo ZhangSeveral thousand st

A new tool for modeling the human gut microbiome

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyF. prausnitzii bacteria (blue, at top of image) grow above a layer of human mucosal barrier cells (green and blue). Credit: Jianbo ZhangSeveral thousand st
Antacid use correlated to dementia, though causality remains elusive

Antacid use correlated to dementia, though causality remains elusive

Antacid use correlated to dementia, though causality remains elusiveby Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Copenhagen University Hospital and Aarhus Universi

Antacid use correlated to dementia, though causality remains elusive

Antacid use correlated to dementia, though causality remains elusiveby Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Copenhagen University Hospital and Aarhus Universi
Common medications accumulate in gut bacteria, which may reduce drug effectiveness and alter the gut microbiome

Common medications accumulate in gut bacteria, which may reduce drug effectiveness and alter the gut microbiome

by UK Research and InnovationCommonly used drugs accumulate in our gut bacteria, which can change the drugs' effectiveness and affect the bacteria's metabolism. Credit: Copyright: Aleksandra K

Common medications accumulate in gut bacteria, which may reduce drug effectiveness and alter the gut microbiome

by UK Research and InnovationCommonly used drugs accumulate in our gut bacteria, which can change the drugs' effectiveness and affect the bacteria's metabolism. Credit: Copyright: Aleksandra K
Causes of Stomach Pain and Treatment Options

Causes of Stomach Pain and Treatment Options

Causes of Stomach Pain and Treatment OptionsEverything You Need to Know About Stomach PainByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on January 05, 2024Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, M

Causes of Stomach Pain and Treatment Options

Causes of Stomach Pain and Treatment OptionsEverything You Need to Know About Stomach PainByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on January 05, 2024Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, M
Colorectal cancer gene implicated in broad range of solid tumors

Colorectal cancer gene implicated in broad range of solid tumors

by Amy Mone, Valerie Mehl,Johns Hopkins UniversityMUTYH-altered samples. (A) CONSORT diagram showing grouping of samples. Samples with somatic MUTYH alterations including pathogenic short varian

Colorectal cancer gene implicated in broad range of solid tumors

by Amy Mone, Valerie Mehl,Johns Hopkins UniversityMUTYH-altered samples. (A) CONSORT diagram showing grouping of samples. Samples with somatic MUTYH alterations including pathogenic short varian
Global prevalence of H. pylori infection has steadily declined over 40 years

Global prevalence of H. pylori infection has steadily declined over 40 years

by The University of Hong KongAlteration of core, common, and unique viruses after H. pylori eradication therapy. a Boxplots show the comparison of richness of viral species at each prevalence le

Global prevalence of H. pylori infection has steadily declined over 40 years

by The University of Hong KongAlteration of core, common, and unique viruses after H. pylori eradication therapy. a Boxplots show the comparison of richness of viral species at each prevalence le
Got GERD? eat this way to help avoid symptoms

Got GERD? eat this way to help avoid symptoms

by Dennis ThompsonSome folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.In fact, about one-third of the population is affected by this chronic condi

Got GERD? eat this way to help avoid symptoms

by Dennis ThompsonSome folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.In fact, about one-third of the population is affected by this chronic condi
Fecal microbiota transplants: Past, present and future

Fecal microbiota transplants: Past, present and future

by American Society for MicrobiologyFecal microbiota transplants are used in the treatment of recurrent C. difficile infection. Credit: American Society for MicrobiologyThe premise of fecal micro

Fecal microbiota transplants: Past, present and future

by American Society for MicrobiologyFecal microbiota transplants are used in the treatment of recurrent C. difficile infection. Credit: American Society for MicrobiologyThe premise of fecal micro
Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

by Elana GotkineAdding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published i

Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

by Elana GotkineAdding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published i