Experts discuss benefits and risks of different guideline-approved treatment approaches for C. difficile infection

by American College of PhysiciansA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Updated on: March 12,2024

Experts discuss benefits and risks of different guideline-approved treatment approaches for C. difficile infection

by American College of PhysiciansA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Updated on:March 12,2024

World's first mini organ transportation to a patient with ulcerative colitis

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutologous intestinal organoids of ulcerative colitis patients are delivered for transplantation by GI endoscopists. Credit: Department of Gastroenterology and He

Updated on: May 21,2024

World's first mini organ transportation to a patient with ulcerative colitis

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutologous intestinal organoids of ulcerative colitis patients are delivered for transplantation by GI endoscopists. Credit: Department of Gastroenterology and He

Updated on:May 21,2024

Researchers developing probiotic yogurt-based drugs

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBen-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) Prof. Raz Jelinek (left) and Ph.D student Orit Malka with their probiotic yogurt in a BGU lab Cr

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers developing probiotic yogurt-based drugs

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBen-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) Prof. Raz Jelinek (left) and Ph.D student Orit Malka with their probiotic yogurt in a BGU lab Cr

Updated on:April 07,2024

'Infect and forget': A dose of hookworms could help patients manage inflammatory bowel disease

by Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesCredit: Fernandolive on Wikimedia CommonsCould a dose of hookworms provide a medication-free alternative to people with inflammatory bowel disease? The Malaghan Institute

Updated on: June 20,2024

'Infect and forget': A dose of hookworms could help patients manage inflammatory bowel disease

by Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesCredit: Fernandolive on Wikimedia CommonsCould a dose of hookworms provide a medication-free alternative to people with inflammatory bowel disease? The Malaghan Institute

Updated on:June 20,2024

Health of young people with ulcerative colitis at risk as most stop taking medication within a year, finds study

by Imperial College LondonKaplan–Meier curve demonstrating probability of oral 5-ASA discontinuation in the first year of treatment for a) all adolescents and young adults, and b) by age at oral

Updated on: April 15,2024

Health of young people with ulcerative colitis at risk as most stop taking medication within a year, finds study

by Imperial College LondonKaplan–Meier curve demonstrating probability of oral 5-ASA discontinuation in the first year of treatment for a) all adolescents and young adults, and b) by age at oral

Updated on:April 15,2024

Novel PET radiotracer facilitates early, noninvasive detection of inflammatory bowel disease

bySociety of Nuclear MedicineIL12/23p40 immuno-PET/CT imaging of healthy and DSS-treated mice. Representative maximum-intensity projection images of healthy (left) and DSS-treated (right) mice a

Updated on: January 24,2024

Novel PET radiotracer facilitates early, noninvasive detection of inflammatory bowel disease

bySociety of Nuclear MedicineIL12/23p40 immuno-PET/CT imaging of healthy and DSS-treated mice. Representative maximum-intensity projection images of healthy (left) and DSS-treated (right) mice a

Updated on:January 24,2024

Genetic study sheds light on why people get hemorrhoids

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainHemorrhoids, also called piles, affect a large portion of the population, for reasons that have mostly remained unknown.Now an international study whi

Updated on: June 12,2024

Genetic study sheds light on why people get hemorrhoids

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainHemorrhoids, also called piles, affect a large portion of the population, for reasons that have mostly remained unknown.Now an international study whi

Updated on:June 12,2024

Review dives deep into probiotics for colorectal cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsMany patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) suffer a poor prognosis, highlighting the need for effective prevention and treatment. In thisChinese Medical Journalrevi

Updated on: January 25,2024

Review dives deep into probiotics for colorectal cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsMany patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) suffer a poor prognosis, highlighting the need for effective prevention and treatment. In thisChinese Medical Journalrevi

Updated on:January 25,2024

Better treatment for people with inflammatory bowel disease

by Steinar Brandslet,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: AI-generated imageFinding the right treatment for people living with chronic intestinal inflammation, also known as inf

Updated on: May 11,2024

Better treatment for people with inflammatory bowel disease

by Steinar Brandslet,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: AI-generated imageFinding the right treatment for people living with chronic intestinal inflammation, also known as inf

Updated on:May 11,2024

New reproductive health restrictions have not driven OB-GYNs out of states with abortion bans

Updated on: May 05,2025

New reproductive health restrictions have not driven OB-GYNs out of states with abortion bans

Updated on:May 05,2025

New study puts gut microbiome at the center of Parkinson's disease pathogenesis

by Bob Shepard,University of Alabama at BirminghamThe study, utilizing the relatively new field of metagenomics, demonstrated an imbalance in the gut microbiome of patients with Parkinson’s dise

Updated on: April 29,2024

New study puts gut microbiome at the center of Parkinson's disease pathogenesis

by Bob Shepard,University of Alabama at BirminghamThe study, utilizing the relatively new field of metagenomics, demonstrated an imbalance in the gut microbiome of patients with Parkinson’s dise

Updated on:April 29,2024

Study: Antibiotic and 'crapsule' therapy eliminate need for further treatment of Crohn's disease

by Centre for Digestive DiseasesProfessor Thomas Borody. Credit: CDDThe Centre for Digestive Disease (CDD) headed by Professor Thomas Borody has cured Crohn's disease as reported today by Dr. Gaur

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study: Antibiotic and 'crapsule' therapy eliminate need for further treatment of Crohn's disease

by Centre for Digestive DiseasesProfessor Thomas Borody. Credit: CDDThe Centre for Digestive Disease (CDD) headed by Professor Thomas Borody has cured Crohn's disease as reported today by Dr. Gaur

Updated on:April 24,2024