AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening

by Rhoda Madson,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence reduced by twofold the rate at which precancerous polyps were missed in colorectal cancer screening, reported

Updated on: May 26,2024 7

AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening

by Rhoda Madson,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence reduced by twofold the rate at which precancerous polyps were missed in colorectal cancer screening, reported

Updated on:May 26,2024 7

Endoscopic drainage better for necrotizing pancreatitis

For patients with necrotizing pancreatitis, the rate of fistula formation and mortality is lower with endoscopic drainage (ED) than with other surgical drainage methods, according to a systematic revi

Updated on: May 28,2024 6

Endoscopic drainage better for necrotizing pancreatitis

For patients with necrotizing pancreatitis, the rate of fistula formation and mortality is lower with endoscopic drainage (ED) than with other surgical drainage methods, according to a systematic revi

Updated on:May 28,2024 6

Evidence of horizontal gene transfer between human maternal microbiome and infant gut microbiome

by Cell PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a new mode of vertical mother-to-infant microbiome transmission, where microbes in the maternal gut shared genes with mi

Updated on: May 26,2024 7

Evidence of horizontal gene transfer between human maternal microbiome and infant gut microbiome

by Cell PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a new mode of vertical mother-to-infant microbiome transmission, where microbes in the maternal gut shared genes with mi

Updated on:May 26,2024 7

Fiber, FODMAP, micronutrient intake lower in patients with active IBD

(HealthDay)—Compared with individuals without inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), those with active IBD have lower intakes of fiber; fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and pol

Updated on: June 12,2024 6

Fiber, FODMAP, micronutrient intake lower in patients with active IBD

(HealthDay)—Compared with individuals without inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), those with active IBD have lower intakes of fiber; fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and pol

Updated on:June 12,2024 6

When antireflux surgery is needed to treat GERD after endoscopy

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers report a growing awareness of gastroesophageal reflux problems among patients who undergo endoscopic, nonsurgical treatment for esopha

Updated on: June 28,2024 4

When antireflux surgery is needed to treat GERD after endoscopy

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers report a growing awareness of gastroesophageal reflux problems among patients who undergo endoscopic, nonsurgical treatment for esopha

Updated on:June 28,2024 4

Better strategies needed for managing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adults

(HealthDay)—Effective screening, diagnosis, and management strategies are needed for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), according to a spec

Updated on: June 14,2024 3

Better strategies needed for managing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adults

(HealthDay)—Effective screening, diagnosis, and management strategies are needed for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), according to a spec

Updated on:June 14,2024 3

Double duty: Gut's immune system helps regulate food processing, too

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe small intestine is ground zero for survival of animals. It is responsible for absorbing the nutrients crucial to life and it wards off toxic

Updated on: May 21,2024 6

Double duty: Gut's immune system helps regulate food processing, too

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe small intestine is ground zero for survival of animals. It is responsible for absorbing the nutrients crucial to life and it wards off toxic

Updated on:May 21,2024 6

Immunotherapy may work better in stomach cancer when combined with chemo, given earlier

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterStomach cancer cells from a mouse model; PDL1 molecules are stained pink. Credit: Wang lab, Columbia University Irving Medical CenterImmunotherapy for

Updated on: May 28,2024 6

Immunotherapy may work better in stomach cancer when combined with chemo, given earlier

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterStomach cancer cells from a mouse model; PDL1 molecules are stained pink. Credit: Wang lab, Columbia University Irving Medical CenterImmunotherapy for

Updated on:May 28,2024 6

Updated guidelines on surgery for Crohn's disease

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough rates of surgery for Crohn's disease have decreased over the years, many patients still require surgical treatment - due to inadequat

Updated on: June 01,2024 8

Updated guidelines on surgery for Crohn's disease

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough rates of surgery for Crohn's disease have decreased over the years, many patients still require surgical treatment - due to inadequat

Updated on:June 01,2024 8

Inflammatory bowel disease linked to increased risk of stroke

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely to have a stroke than people without the disease, according to a study publis

Updated on: April 24,2024 12

Inflammatory bowel disease linked to increased risk of stroke

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely to have a stroke than people without the disease, according to a study publis

Updated on:April 24,2024 12

Scientists report gastrointestinal manifestations and mechanisms of COVID-19

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaThe potential faecal-oral transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Credit: GUO MengRecently, Prof. Zhu Shu from University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) o

Updated on: June 03,2024 8

Scientists report gastrointestinal manifestations and mechanisms of COVID-19

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaThe potential faecal-oral transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Credit: GUO MengRecently, Prof. Zhu Shu from University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) o

Updated on:June 03,2024 8

Guidelines developed for treating chronic idiopathic constipation

by Elana GotkineIn a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology, and published online May 19 in theAmerican J

Updated on: March 12,2024 10

Guidelines developed for treating chronic idiopathic constipation

by Elana GotkineIn a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology, and published online May 19 in theAmerican J

Updated on:March 12,2024 10