Study: App more accurate than patient evaluation of stool samples

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative mobile phone application was found to be as good as expert gastroenterologists at characterizing stool specimens,&nbs

Updated on: April 23,2024

Study: App more accurate than patient evaluation of stool samples

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative mobile phone application was found to be as good as expert gastroenterologists at characterizing stool specimens,&nbs

Updated on:April 23,2024

Shedding light on the complex flow dynamics within the small intestine

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyBy inflating and deflating the ABAs to deform the SI section, one can simulate the dynamic flows around the villi. At the same time, fluorescent microbeads can act

Updated on: June 08,2024

Shedding light on the complex flow dynamics within the small intestine

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyBy inflating and deflating the ABAs to deform the SI section, one can simulate the dynamic flows around the villi. At the same time, fluorescent microbeads can act

Updated on:June 08,2024

IgA antibodies bind to specific species of gut bacteria in mice

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressStool bulk IgAs from the F1 generation of B. ovatus monocolonized mice bind B. ovatus more than other tested bacterial species. (A) Schematic representation of colonizatio

Updated on: March 25,2024

IgA antibodies bind to specific species of gut bacteria in mice

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressStool bulk IgAs from the F1 generation of B. ovatus monocolonized mice bind B. ovatus more than other tested bacterial species. (A) Schematic representation of colonizatio

Updated on:March 25,2024

A tale of probiotics and how to help your own gut microbiome

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLacticaseibacillus casei, a bacterium that is often used to ferment cheese and yoghurt, as seen through an electron microscope. Cr

Updated on: April 02,2024

A tale of probiotics and how to help your own gut microbiome

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLacticaseibacillus casei, a bacterium that is often used to ferment cheese and yoghurt, as seen through an electron microscope. Cr

Updated on:April 02,2024

Insights on the gut microbiome could shape more powerful, precise treatment

by Brigham and Women's HospitalThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive rod, i

Updated on: June 25,2024

Insights on the gut microbiome could shape more powerful, precise treatment

by Brigham and Women's HospitalThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive rod, i

Updated on:June 25,2024

Research demonstrates the potential of natural compounds to treat gastrointestinal disorders

by Cactus CommunicationsCredit:Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2023.07.001Chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are becoming increasingly common throughout

Updated on: January 24,2024

Research demonstrates the potential of natural compounds to treat gastrointestinal disorders

by Cactus CommunicationsCredit:Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2023.07.001Chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are becoming increasingly common throughout

Updated on:January 24,2024

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

COVID-19: Enzyme targeted by virus also influences gut inflammation

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterThe novel coronavirus as seen under a microscope. Credit: Courtesy of the National Institutes of Health.An enzyme that helps COVID-19 (coronavirus) infect the body a

Updated on: February 21,2024

COVID-19: Enzyme targeted by virus also influences gut inflammation

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterThe novel coronavirus as seen under a microscope. Credit: Courtesy of the National Institutes of Health.An enzyme that helps COVID-19 (coronavirus) infect the body a

Updated on:February 21,2024

Gastric inflammation: How a bacterial infection causes tissue changes

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinStomach tissue infected with Helicobacter bacteria. Dividing cells are depicted in green, cell nuclei in blue. Credit: Charité | Michael SigalWhen the bacte

Updated on: May 10,2024

Gastric inflammation: How a bacterial infection causes tissue changes

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinStomach tissue infected with Helicobacter bacteria. Dividing cells are depicted in green, cell nuclei in blue. Credit: Charité | Michael SigalWhen the bacte

Updated on:May 10,2024

Combined oral contraceptives found to increase risk for irritable bowel syndrome

by Lori SolomonCombined oral contraceptives (COCs) are associated with higher risks for developing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and its subtypes, according to a study presented at the annual meeting

Updated on: January 24,2024

Combined oral contraceptives found to increase risk for irritable bowel syndrome

by Lori SolomonCombined oral contraceptives (COCs) are associated with higher risks for developing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and its subtypes, according to a study presented at the annual meeting

Updated on:January 24,2024

Examining potential of Forsythiae Fructus in mitigating chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal inflammation and nausea

by KeAi Communications Co.Forsythiae Fructus suppresses cisplatin-induced pyroptosis by modulating the NLRP3/caspase-1/GSDMD signaling pathway. Credit: Ye B, Zhang R, Xian Y, et al.Chemotherapy-induce

Updated on: January 24,2024

Examining potential of Forsythiae Fructus in mitigating chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal inflammation and nausea

by KeAi Communications Co.Forsythiae Fructus suppresses cisplatin-induced pyroptosis by modulating the NLRP3/caspase-1/GSDMD signaling pathway. Credit: Ye B, Zhang R, Xian Y, et al.Chemotherapy-induce

Updated on:January 24,2024

New study identifies potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease

by Jillian Prior,Rutgers UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson M

Updated on: April 02,2024

New study identifies potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease

by Jillian Prior,Rutgers UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson M

Updated on:April 02,2024