Doctors pioneer non-invasive 'string test' for sedation-free upper gastrointestinal monitoring

by Children's Hospital ColoradoThe EnteroTracker—commonly referred to as the "string test"—is being demonstrated here by one of its creators, Children's Hospital Colorado pediatric g

Updated on: April 01,2024

Doctors pioneer non-invasive 'string test' for sedation-free upper gastrointestinal monitoring

by Children's Hospital ColoradoThe EnteroTracker—commonly referred to as the "string test"—is being demonstrated here by one of its creators, Children's Hospital Colorado pediatric g

Updated on:April 01,2024

Clinical guideline developed for use of biomarkers in ulcerative colitis

by Elana GotkineIn a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and published in the March issue ofGastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the

Updated on: June 01,2024

Clinical guideline developed for use of biomarkers in ulcerative colitis

by Elana GotkineIn a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and published in the March issue ofGastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the

Updated on:June 01,2024

Genomic analysis suggests silent carriers play a role in C. diff infection

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recalcitrant and dangerous intestinal bacterium, Clostridioides difficile causes some half a million infections in the United States ea

Updated on: June 12,2024

Genomic analysis suggests silent carriers play a role in C. diff infection

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recalcitrant and dangerous intestinal bacterium, Clostridioides difficile causes some half a million infections in the United States ea

Updated on:June 12,2024

Fecal microbe transplants help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and shrink tumors

by Diwakar Davar,The ConversationCancer patients who responded well to immunotherapy donated stool samples. Their stool was processed to yield material for a fecal microbe transplant. Credit: Di

Updated on: June 22,2024

Fecal microbe transplants help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and shrink tumors

by Diwakar Davar,The ConversationCancer patients who responded well to immunotherapy donated stool samples. Their stool was processed to yield material for a fecal microbe transplant. Credit: Di

Updated on:June 22,2024

Bacteria do not colonize the gut before birth, says collaborative study

by McMaster UniversityFirst author and PhD student Katherine Kennedy (left) and PhD student Patrycja Jazwiec. Credit: McMaster UniversityIt is well known that each person's gut bacteria is vi

Updated on: June 14,2024

Bacteria do not colonize the gut before birth, says collaborative study

by McMaster UniversityFirst author and PhD student Katherine Kennedy (left) and PhD student Patrycja Jazwiec. Credit: McMaster UniversityIt is well known that each person's gut bacteria is vi

Updated on:June 14,2024

Beta-blockers display anti-inflammatory effects in advanced liver disease

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainApproximately 170,000 people die every year in Europe from the direct consequences of advanced chronic liver disease (cirrhosis). In Austri

Updated on: May 21,2024

Beta-blockers display anti-inflammatory effects in advanced liver disease

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainApproximately 170,000 people die every year in Europe from the direct consequences of advanced chronic liver disease (cirrhosis). In Austri

Updated on:May 21,2024

Microbiome rewilding: Biodiverse urban green spaces strengthen human immune systems

by University of AdelaideCredit: Jacob MillsA research team led by the University of Adelaide has found that revegetation of green spaces within cities can improve soil microbiota diversity towar

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbiome rewilding: Biodiverse urban green spaces strengthen human immune systems

by University of AdelaideCredit: Jacob MillsA research team led by the University of Adelaide has found that revegetation of green spaces within cities can improve soil microbiota diversity towar

Updated on:May 17,2024

Artificial intelligence model can predict whether Crohn disease will recur after surgery

by ElsevierSixty-eight patients with Crohn disease were classified according to the presence or absence of postoperative recurrence within two years. The investigators performed histological anal

Updated on: May 26,2024

Artificial intelligence model can predict whether Crohn disease will recur after surgery

by ElsevierSixty-eight patients with Crohn disease were classified according to the presence or absence of postoperative recurrence within two years. The investigators performed histological anal

Updated on:May 26,2024

Common immune cells found to sometimes prevent intestinal healing

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainB cells are critical to the proper functioning of the immune system. However, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have shown that they can someti

Updated on: July 04,2024

Common immune cells found to sometimes prevent intestinal healing

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainB cells are critical to the proper functioning of the immune system. However, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have shown that they can someti

Updated on:July 04,2024

Arthritis drug could let coeliac patients eat gluten

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTofacitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis and bowel diseases, may allow patients with celiac disease t

Updated on: June 17,2024

Arthritis drug could let coeliac patients eat gluten

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTofacitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis and bowel diseases, may allow patients with celiac disease t

Updated on:June 17,2024

Acetaldehyde dehydrogenases in liver zonation and liver cancer

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.(a) A cartoon showing the hepatic architecture with layers of hepatic cords, central veins (CV), and portal triads (PT) that contain portal veins, hepatic arteries, and

Updated on: January 25,2024

Acetaldehyde dehydrogenases in liver zonation and liver cancer

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.(a) A cartoon showing the hepatic architecture with layers of hepatic cords, central veins (CV), and portal triads (PT) that contain portal veins, hepatic arteries, and

Updated on:January 25,2024

For pediatric patients with Crohn's disease, factors associated with statural growth differ by sex

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaGrowth impairment, a common complication of Croh

Updated on: June 25,2024

For pediatric patients with Crohn's disease, factors associated with statural growth differ by sex

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaGrowth impairment, a common complication of Croh

Updated on:June 25,2024