Research hints at links between babies' microbiome and brain development

by Public Library of ScienceAn infant listening to a rhythmic pattern in the Auditory Development Lab at McMaster University (https://trainorlab.mcmaster.ca/) while their brain responses are meas

Updated on: April 23,2024

Research hints at links between babies' microbiome and brain development

by Public Library of ScienceAn infant listening to a rhythmic pattern in the Auditory Development Lab at McMaster University (https://trainorlab.mcmaster.ca/) while their brain responses are meas

Updated on:April 23,2024

Blood tests can predict the risk of liver cirrhosis

by Karolinska InstitutetHannes Hagström, MD, PhD, is a hepatologist at the Karolinska University Hospital and an associate professor at Karolinska Institutet. Credit: Ulf SirbornRepeated measurem

Updated on: April 24,2024

Blood tests can predict the risk of liver cirrhosis

by Karolinska InstitutetHannes Hagström, MD, PhD, is a hepatologist at the Karolinska University Hospital and an associate professor at Karolinska Institutet. Credit: Ulf SirbornRepeated measurem

Updated on:April 24,2024

Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: AI-generated imageGastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat

Updated on: April 24,2024

Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: AI-generated imageGastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat

Updated on:April 24,2024

Turning to the gut to better understand depression

by Kurt Loft,University of South FloridaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCan the community of microbes in our digestive track influence our mental state and, if so, how?That's a focus of study by Mo

Updated on: March 12,2024

Turning to the gut to better understand depression

by Kurt Loft,University of South FloridaCredit: CC0 Public DomainCan the community of microbes in our digestive track influence our mental state and, if so, how?That's a focus of study by Mo

Updated on:March 12,2024

New method makes it easier to identify the right treatment for bile acid diarrhea

by University of CopenhagenDiagnostic potential of serum metabolites. (A) The area under receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curve and p values of individual metabolites distinguishing bile

Updated on: April 29,2024

New method makes it easier to identify the right treatment for bile acid diarrhea

by University of CopenhagenDiagnostic potential of serum metabolites. (A) The area under receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curve and p values of individual metabolites distinguishing bile

Updated on:April 29,2024

White paper recommends expanding endoscopic classification of esophagogastric junction integrity beyond hill grade

by SAGE PublicationsThe original schematic description of the Hill classification of the hiatus with grade I and II being a normal flap valve while grade III and IV represent valves associated wi

Updated on: February 21,2024

White paper recommends expanding endoscopic classification of esophagogastric junction integrity beyond hill grade

by SAGE PublicationsThe original schematic description of the Hill classification of the hiatus with grade I and II being a normal flap valve while grade III and IV represent valves associated wi

Updated on:February 21,2024

Global trends in rates of IBD hospitalization examined

For countries with compounding prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD; stage 3), hospitalization rates are stable, while they are increasing for countries with accelerating incidence, according

Updated on: April 09,2024

Global trends in rates of IBD hospitalization examined

For countries with compounding prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD; stage 3), hospitalization rates are stable, while they are increasing for countries with accelerating incidence, according

Updated on:April 09,2024

Celiac disease might be cured by restoring immune tolerance to gliadin

by University of HelsinkiDuodenal villi in healthy mouse gut. Credit: Tobias Freitag, University of HelsinkiCeliac disease affects 0.3-2.4% of people in most countries world-wide, and approx. 2%

Updated on: May 26,2024

Celiac disease might be cured by restoring immune tolerance to gliadin

by University of HelsinkiDuodenal villi in healthy mouse gut. Credit: Tobias Freitag, University of HelsinkiCeliac disease affects 0.3-2.4% of people in most countries world-wide, and approx. 2%

Updated on:May 26,2024

Evidence for the health benefits of consuming more live microbes

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSafe live microorganisms are found in a variety of foods we eat every day, from yogurt and other f

Updated on: May 23,2024

Evidence for the health benefits of consuming more live microbes

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSafe live microorganisms are found in a variety of foods we eat every day, from yogurt and other f

Updated on:May 23,2024

Canadians with peptic ulcer disease faced mental health challenges during COVID-19 pandemic: Study

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Toronto has revealed the mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults with peptic ulce

Updated on: January 24,2024

Canadians with peptic ulcer disease faced mental health challenges during COVID-19 pandemic: Study

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Toronto has revealed the mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults with peptic ulce

Updated on:January 24,2024

New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisSchematic showing putative mechanism of hMSCs mediated immunosuppression in experimental model of Crohn’s disease. Credit:npj Regenerative Medicine(2024). DO

Updated on: March 05,2024

New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisSchematic showing putative mechanism of hMSCs mediated immunosuppression in experimental model of Crohn’s disease. Credit:npj Regenerative Medicine(2024). DO

Updated on:March 05,2024

pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring can ID GERD

pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring can ID GERDby Elana GotkineFor preschool-aged children, pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance (MII) monitoring is useful for diagnosing gastroesophag

Updated on: January 24,2024

pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring can ID GERD

pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring can ID GERDby Elana GotkineFor preschool-aged children, pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance (MII) monitoring is useful for diagnosing gastroesophag

Updated on:January 24,2024