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

Understanding social distancing and microbial health

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSocial distancing is a key component of the expert-recommended strategy to reduce the spread of COVID-19. According to the World Healt

Updated on: May 29,2024

Understanding social distancing and microbial health

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSocial distancing is a key component of the expert-recommended strategy to reduce the spread of COVID-19. According to the World Healt

Updated on:May 29,2024

Study shows liver injury is common and prognostic in COVID-19 patients

by The Chinese University of Hong KongDr Terry YIP states that the analysis indicated the estimated risk of patients with liver injury having adverse clinical outcomes is eight times of others. C

Updated on: April 20,2024

Study shows liver injury is common and prognostic in COVID-19 patients

by The Chinese University of Hong KongDr Terry YIP states that the analysis indicated the estimated risk of patients with liver injury having adverse clinical outcomes is eight times of others. C

Updated on:April 20,2024

Identifying the neural link between gut bacteria and social behavior in mice

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyThis diagram illustrates the cascade of changes occurring in the mouse body and brain in the absence of a gut microbiome. Lack of gut microbes le

Updated on: May 26,2024

Identifying the neural link between gut bacteria and social behavior in mice

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyThis diagram illustrates the cascade of changes occurring in the mouse body and brain in the absence of a gut microbiome. Lack of gut microbes le

Updated on:May 26,2024

Breaking down cancer's defenses with bacteria

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainBacteria generally have a bad reputation, as people first think of certain strains that can cause serious illnesses like pneumoni

Updated on: March 28,2024

Breaking down cancer's defenses with bacteria

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainBacteria generally have a bad reputation, as people first think of certain strains that can cause serious illnesses like pneumoni

Updated on:March 28,2024

Foodborne fungus impairs intestinal wound healing in Crohn's disease

by Washington University School of MedicineHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaEating is a dangerous business. Natur

Updated on: May 21,2024

Foodborne fungus impairs intestinal wound healing in Crohn's disease

by Washington University School of MedicineHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaEating is a dangerous business. Natur

Updated on:May 21,2024

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

Dietary supplementation may improve antibiotic-induced GVHD following stem cell transplants

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a specific gut bacterium invol

Updated on: May 23,2024

Dietary supplementation may improve antibiotic-induced GVHD following stem cell transplants

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a specific gut bacterium invol

Updated on:May 23,2024

Researchers are developing a new device to improve treatment of anal fistula

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA consortium of University of Birmingham researchers, clinicians and industry partners is developing a novel device that could revoluti

Updated on: March 05,2024

Researchers are developing a new device to improve treatment of anal fistula

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA consortium of University of Birmingham researchers, clinicians and industry partners is developing a novel device that could revoluti

Updated on:March 05,2024

'Anti-antibiotic' allows for use of antibiotics without driving resistance

by Pennsylvania State UniversityResearchers have found that an inexpensive, FDA-approved drug for treating cholesterol -- cholestyramine -- taken in conjunction with an antibiotic prevents the an

Updated on: February 21,2024

'Anti-antibiotic' allows for use of antibiotics without driving resistance

by Pennsylvania State UniversityResearchers have found that an inexpensive, FDA-approved drug for treating cholesterol -- cholestyramine -- taken in conjunction with an antibiotic prevents the an

Updated on:February 21,2024

Experts release new management strategies for malignant colorectal polyps

by American Gastroenterological AssociationClinical Decisions Support Tool. Credit: American Gastroenterological AssociationEarly identification and removal of cancerous colorectal polyps is crit

Updated on: March 12,2024

Experts release new management strategies for malignant colorectal polyps

by American Gastroenterological AssociationClinical Decisions Support Tool. Credit: American Gastroenterological AssociationEarly identification and removal of cancerous colorectal polyps is crit

Updated on:March 12,2024

Silencing gut pain without pain killers

by Flinders UniversitySchematic diagram showing types of DRG-lesioned mice created in this study. Two major spinal afferent populations innervate the colon and rectum. They arise from the thoraco

Updated on: March 26,2024

Silencing gut pain without pain killers

by Flinders UniversitySchematic diagram showing types of DRG-lesioned mice created in this study. Two major spinal afferent populations innervate the colon and rectum. They arise from the thoraco

Updated on:March 26,2024