High risk of severe infections found among individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a nationwide Swedish study involving more than 12,000 individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), researchers found a si

Updated on: March 26,2024

High risk of severe infections found among individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a nationwide Swedish study involving more than 12,000 individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), researchers found a si

Updated on:March 26,2024

Scientists develop mRNA vaccine that protects mice against intestinal C. difficile bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressModel figure. (A) C. difficile toxins target the intestinal epithelium and cause severe pathology and gastrointestinal disease leading to morbidity and mortality. (B) When

Updated on: October 22,2024

Scientists develop mRNA vaccine that protects mice against intestinal C. difficile bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressModel figure. (A) C. difficile toxins target the intestinal epithelium and cause severe pathology and gastrointestinal disease leading to morbidity and mortality. (B) When

Updated on:October 22,2024

New guidelines address treatment of anorectal abscess, anal fistula, and rectovaginal fistula

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has issued updated guidelines for physicians, published inDiseases of the Colon &a

Updated on: April 24,2024

New guidelines address treatment of anorectal abscess, anal fistula, and rectovaginal fistula

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has issued updated guidelines for physicians, published inDiseases of the Colon &a

Updated on:April 24,2024

Youth binge drinking linked to gut microbiome changes

by University College CorkStudy design and outline. Young binge and non-binge drinkers (N=71) aged 18–25 were recruited. The study comprised three sessions, stool, blood and saliva sa

Updated on: May 28,2024

Youth binge drinking linked to gut microbiome changes

by University College CorkStudy design and outline. Young binge and non-binge drinkers (N=71) aged 18–25 were recruited. The study comprised three sessions, stool, blood and saliva sa

Updated on:May 28,2024

Scientists develop new method to isolate 'IgA-coated' gut bacteria that are associated with a variety of diseases

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtEstablishing two magnet-based IgA-sorting methods. A Experimental setup. E. coli (mCherry+) and labeled S. aureus (GFP+) are combined in varying ratios before

Updated on: November 23,2024

Scientists develop new method to isolate 'IgA-coated' gut bacteria that are associated with a variety of diseases

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtEstablishing two magnet-based IgA-sorting methods. A Experimental setup. E. coli (mCherry+) and labeled S. aureus (GFP+) are combined in varying ratios before

Updated on:November 23,2024

Intensive Crohn's treatment is safe compared to the current standard of care

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityAutoinjector with 40mg Amgevita by Amgen (Adalimumab). Credit: Raimond Spekking /CC BY-SA 4.0(via Wikimedia Commons)Intensive treatment for patien

Updated on: March 26,2024

Intensive Crohn's treatment is safe compared to the current standard of care

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityAutoinjector with 40mg Amgevita by Amgen (Adalimumab). Credit: Raimond Spekking /CC BY-SA 4.0(via Wikimedia Commons)Intensive treatment for patien

Updated on:March 26,2024

Combining plant-based diet and a healthy microbiome may protect against multiple sclerosis

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new University of Iowa study suggests that metabolism of plant-based dietary substances by specific gut bacteria, which are lacking

Updated on: June 08,2024

Combining plant-based diet and a healthy microbiome may protect against multiple sclerosis

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new University of Iowa study suggests that metabolism of plant-based dietary substances by specific gut bacteria, which are lacking

Updated on:June 08,2024

How a mother's diet affects baby's gut health

by Julie Schomberg,University of the Sunshine CoastCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first published results of a new Australian human milk research collaboration have shed new light on the gut-boost

Updated on: January 24,2024

How a mother's diet affects baby's gut health

by Julie Schomberg,University of the Sunshine CoastCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first published results of a new Australian human milk research collaboration have shed new light on the gut-boost

Updated on:January 24,2024

Manipulation of gut microbiota with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk, research suggests

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been kno

Updated on: January 24,2024

Manipulation of gut microbiota with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk, research suggests

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been kno

Updated on:January 24,2024

Depression and anxiety for IBD patients may be related to vascular barrier in the choroid plexus closing

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A team of researchers affiliated

Updated on: February 21,2024

Depression and anxiety for IBD patients may be related to vascular barrier in the choroid plexus closing

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A team of researchers affiliated

Updated on:February 21,2024

Changes in biochemical, hematological parameters seen before IBD diagnosis

Changes in biochemical, hematological parameters seen before IBD diagnosisby Elana GotkineChanges in multiple biochemical and hematological parameters occur up to eight years before diagnosis of Crohn

Updated on: January 24,2024

Changes in biochemical, hematological parameters seen before IBD diagnosis

Changes in biochemical, hematological parameters seen before IBD diagnosisby Elana GotkineChanges in multiple biochemical and hematological parameters occur up to eight years before diagnosis of Crohn

Updated on:January 24,2024

Increased risk of liver cancer in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainNon-alcoholic fatty liver, NAFLD, is associated with several health risks. According to a new registry study led by researchers at Karolinska Inst

Updated on: June 22,2024

Increased risk of liver cancer in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainNon-alcoholic fatty liver, NAFLD, is associated with several health risks. According to a new registry study led by researchers at Karolinska Inst

Updated on:June 22,2024