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

When antireflux surgery is needed to treat GERD after endoscopy

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers report a growing awareness of gastroesophageal reflux problems among patients who undergo endoscopic, nonsurgical treatment for esopha

Updated on: June 28,2024

When antireflux surgery is needed to treat GERD after endoscopy

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers report a growing awareness of gastroesophageal reflux problems among patients who undergo endoscopic, nonsurgical treatment for esopha

Updated on:June 28,2024

Fungi that live in the gut influence health and disease

by University of Utah Health SciencesThe fungus Candida albicans, a type of yeast, lives in the gut microbiota and plays a role in health and gastrointestinal disease. The scanning electron micro

Updated on: May 23,2024

Fungi that live in the gut influence health and disease

by University of Utah Health SciencesThe fungus Candida albicans, a type of yeast, lives in the gut microbiota and plays a role in health and gastrointestinal disease. The scanning electron micro

Updated on:May 23,2024

Risk of serious infection even in low-active IBD, finds study

Risk of serious infection even in low-active IBD, finds studyby Gustav Löfgren,Swedish Research CouncilRisk of serious infections in patients with histological inflammation vs histological remis

Updated on: January 24,2024

Risk of serious infection even in low-active IBD, finds study

Risk of serious infection even in low-active IBD, finds studyby Gustav Löfgren,Swedish Research CouncilRisk of serious infections in patients with histological inflammation vs histological remis

Updated on:January 24,2024

FDA approves Wezlana for multiple inflammatory diseases

FDA approves Wezlana for multiple inflammatory diseasesby Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Amgen's Wezlana (ustekinumab-auub) as a biosimilar to and interchangeable w

Updated on: January 24,2024

FDA approves Wezlana for multiple inflammatory diseases

FDA approves Wezlana for multiple inflammatory diseasesby Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Amgen's Wezlana (ustekinumab-auub) as a biosimilar to and interchangeable w

Updated on:January 24,2024

New evidence suggests link between gut health and Parkinson's disease

New evidence suggests link between gut health and Parkinson's diseaseby Alexis Porter,Duke UniversityCredit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.172192While previous studi

Updated on: January 24,2024

New evidence suggests link between gut health and Parkinson's disease

New evidence suggests link between gut health and Parkinson's diseaseby Alexis Porter,Duke UniversityCredit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.172192While previous studi

Updated on:January 24,2024

Preventive medicine use for gastrointestinal bleeding varies by specialty; improved prescribing guidelines needed

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainProton pump inhibitors are common and effective medications for the treatment of stomach acid-related diseases, including

Updated on: May 10,2024

Preventive medicine use for gastrointestinal bleeding varies by specialty; improved prescribing guidelines needed

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainProton pump inhibitors are common and effective medications for the treatment of stomach acid-related diseases, including

Updated on:May 10,2024

Serious complication of Crohn's disease may be preventable in young people

by University of MichiganHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaFor children and young adults with Crohn's disease,

Updated on: June 03,2024

Serious complication of Crohn's disease may be preventable in young people

by University of MichiganHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaFor children and young adults with Crohn's disease,

Updated on:June 03,2024

Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as omeprazole

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA natural compound found in the culinary spice turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole—a drug used to curb excess stomach acid—for treating i

Updated on: June 08,2024

Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as omeprazole

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA natural compound found in the culinary spice turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole—a drug used to curb excess stomach acid—for treating i

Updated on:June 08,2024

Engineered yeast probiotic developed to treat inflammatory bowel disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The world of microbes

Updated on: June 17,2024

Engineered yeast probiotic developed to treat inflammatory bowel disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The world of microbes

Updated on:June 17,2024

Gut bacteria in multiple sclerosis: Probiotic or commensal, good or bad?

by University of VermontCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Vermont (UVM) have found that a bacterial species called Lactobacillus reuteri, commonly used in probiotics, ca

Updated on: June 25,2024

Gut bacteria in multiple sclerosis: Probiotic or commensal, good or bad?

by University of VermontCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Vermont (UVM) have found that a bacterial species called Lactobacillus reuteri, commonly used in probiotics, ca

Updated on:June 25,2024

Gastroschisis: A newborn bowel condition that requires specialty care

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisCredit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental DisabilitiesGastroschisis is a complex and costly birth condition

Updated on: May 10,2024

Gastroschisis: A newborn bowel condition that requires specialty care

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisCredit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental DisabilitiesGastroschisis is a complex and costly birth condition

Updated on:May 10,2024