PCR panels reduce costs, hospitalizations and antibiotic use for acute GI infections

by American Society for MicrobiologyAdjusted mean health care cost of index visit, 30-day AGE-related follow-up, and index visit + 30-day AGE-related follow-up among acute infectious gastroenteri

Updated on: June 06,2024 7

PCR panels reduce costs, hospitalizations and antibiotic use for acute GI infections

by American Society for MicrobiologyAdjusted mean health care cost of index visit, 30-day AGE-related follow-up, and index visit + 30-day AGE-related follow-up among acute infectious gastroenteri

Updated on:June 06,2024 7

FDA issues warning on dangers of probiotic products for preemie babies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also sent a letter

Updated on: January 24,2024 12

FDA issues warning on dangers of probiotic products for preemie babies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also sent a letter

Updated on:January 24,2024 12

Presence of parasite infection closely linked to the make-up of the gastrointestinal microbiome

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaScientists Meagan Rubel and Eric Mbunwe process fecal samples in a hunter-gatherer village at dusk. Credit: Tishkoff laboratoryParasite infec

Updated on: June 12,2024 7

Presence of parasite infection closely linked to the make-up of the gastrointestinal microbiome

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaScientists Meagan Rubel and Eric Mbunwe process fecal samples in a hunter-gatherer village at dusk. Credit: Tishkoff laboratoryParasite infec

Updated on:June 12,2024 7

Scientists gain new insights into how small intestine works

by Ernie MundellIt was the ancient Greeks who first divided the 20-foot length of the small intestine into three parts: The duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.However, the organ may finally be ready

Updated on: April 26,2024 0

Scientists gain new insights into how small intestine works

by Ernie MundellIt was the ancient Greeks who first divided the 20-foot length of the small intestine into three parts: The duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.However, the organ may finally be ready

Updated on:April 26,2024 0

Roles of Blimp-1 and c-Maf Unveiled in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research

Updated on: August 03,2024 0

Roles of Blimp-1 and c-Maf Unveiled in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research

Updated on:August 03,2024 0

Can eating hot chili peppers actually hurt you?

by Christian Moro and Charlotte Phelps,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWe all know the burning sensation we get when eating chillies. Some can tolerate the heat, while others may be re

Updated on: July 04,2024 7

Can eating hot chili peppers actually hurt you?

by Christian Moro and Charlotte Phelps,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWe all know the burning sensation we get when eating chillies. Some can tolerate the heat, while others may be re

Updated on:July 04,2024 7

FDA approves Voquezna for erosive esophagitis, GERD

FDA approves Voquezna for erosive esophagitis, GERDby Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Phathom Pharmaceuticals' Voquezna (vonoprazan), a novel potassium-competitive a

Updated on: January 24,2024 12

FDA approves Voquezna for erosive esophagitis, GERD

FDA approves Voquezna for erosive esophagitis, GERDby Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Phathom Pharmaceuticals' Voquezna (vonoprazan), a novel potassium-competitive a

Updated on:January 24,2024 12

How gut microbes help alleviate constipation

How gut microbes help alleviate constipationbyCell PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified the genes in the probiotic Bifidobacteria longum responsible for improving gut motilit

Updated on: January 24,2024 25

How gut microbes help alleviate constipation

How gut microbes help alleviate constipationbyCell PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified the genes in the probiotic Bifidobacteria longum responsible for improving gut motilit

Updated on:January 24,2024 25

What Is a Stomach Ulcer?

What Is a Stomach Ulcer?ByCristina MutchlerPublished on April 25, 2022Medically reviewed byShadi Hamdeh, MDA stomachulceris a sore or break in the lining of the dig

Updated on: March 26,2024 0

What Is a Stomach Ulcer?

What Is a Stomach Ulcer?ByCristina MutchlerPublished on April 25, 2022Medically reviewed byShadi Hamdeh, MDA stomachulceris a sore or break in the lining of the dig

Updated on:March 26,2024 0

Two new treatments for Crohn's disease equally effective

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaTwo new treatments for Crohn's disease

Updated on: May 29,2024 6

Two new treatments for Crohn's disease equally effective

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaTwo new treatments for Crohn's disease

Updated on:May 29,2024 6

Scientists develop mathematical index to distinguish healthy microbiome from diseased

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicWhat causes some people to develop chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, cancer and metabolic syndrome while others stay healthy? A major c

Updated on: June 03,2024 4

Scientists develop mathematical index to distinguish healthy microbiome from diseased

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicWhat causes some people to develop chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, cancer and metabolic syndrome while others stay healthy? A major c

Updated on:June 03,2024 4

Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.005It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas rele

Updated on: May 30,2024 0

Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.005It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas rele

Updated on:May 30,2024 0