Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia

Updated on: March 13,2024

Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia

Updated on:March 13,2024

Guidance issued for food intake in inflammatory bowel disease

(HealthDay)—In an article from the International Organization for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, published online Feb. 14 inClinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, recommendations ar

Updated on: April 24,2024

Guidance issued for food intake in inflammatory bowel disease

(HealthDay)—In an article from the International Organization for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, published online Feb. 14 inClinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, recommendations ar

Updated on:April 24,2024

Pancreatic cancer risk lower if pancreatic cysts remain stable for five years: Study

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainLow-risk branch duct intraductal papillary mucino

Updated on: April 03,2024

Pancreatic cancer risk lower if pancreatic cysts remain stable for five years: Study

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainLow-risk branch duct intraductal papillary mucino

Updated on:April 03,2024

Healthy bacteria thrive in the gut before birth

by La Trobe UniversityDiversity of the environmental microbiome. Credit: Gene DrendelAustralian researchers have discovered the gut microbiome—a complex ecosystem of microorganisms made up of bac

Updated on: June 08,2024

Healthy bacteria thrive in the gut before birth

by La Trobe UniversityDiversity of the environmental microbiome. Credit: Gene DrendelAustralian researchers have discovered the gut microbiome—a complex ecosystem of microorganisms made up of bac

Updated on:June 08,2024

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

Studying outcomes of visceral artery pseudoaneurysm in necrotizing pancreatitis

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Minnesota Medical School researchers have aimed to evaluate the incidence, clinical presentation, managemen

Updated on: June 14,2024

Studying outcomes of visceral artery pseudoaneurysm in necrotizing pancreatitis

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Minnesota Medical School researchers have aimed to evaluate the incidence, clinical presentation, managemen

Updated on:June 14,2024

Smart software detects early-stage esophageal cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyGastrointestinal doctor Erik Schoon performing an endoscopy | On the right the monitor showing the computer results. Credit: Catharina HospitalThanks to smart

Updated on: March 12,2024

Smart software detects early-stage esophageal cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyGastrointestinal doctor Erik Schoon performing an endoscopy | On the right the monitor showing the computer results. Credit: Catharina HospitalThanks to smart

Updated on:March 12,2024

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

COVID and your gut: How a healthy microbiome can reduce the severity of infection—and vice versa

by Samuel J. White and Philippe B. Wilson,The ConversationCredit: Laura James from PexelsA vast combination of microorganisms live in our gut, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. Collectively

Updated on: February 19,2024

COVID and your gut: How a healthy microbiome can reduce the severity of infection—and vice versa

by Samuel J. White and Philippe B. Wilson,The ConversationCredit: Laura James from PexelsA vast combination of microorganisms live in our gut, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. Collectively

Updated on:February 19,2024

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

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

A T-cell stimulatory protein and interleukin-10 synergize to prevent gut inflammation

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have found an unexpected synergy between a T-cell stimulatory protein—the ICOS ligand—and interleukin-10, a

Updated on: April 01,2024

A T-cell stimulatory protein and interleukin-10 synergize to prevent gut inflammation

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have found an unexpected synergy between a T-cell stimulatory protein—the ICOS ligand—and interleukin-10, a

Updated on:April 01,2024

Three non-invasive methods used to predict who has NASH agree only about 20% of the time

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers and clinicians have been trying to find a way to diagnose nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) without taking a liver tissue biopsy, bu

Updated on: March 28,2024

Three non-invasive methods used to predict who has NASH agree only about 20% of the time

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers and clinicians have been trying to find a way to diagnose nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) without taking a liver tissue biopsy, bu

Updated on:March 28,2024