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Pancreatic cancer trials are no more diverse now than over a decade ago

Pancreatic cancer trials are no more diverse now than over a decade ago

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityBetween 2008-2020, the share of Black, Latino, Indigenous and Asian Americans in pancreatic cancer clinical trials remained stagnant. Credit: VCU Massey Cancer

Pancreatic cancer trials are no more diverse now than over a decade ago

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityBetween 2008-2020, the share of Black, Latino, Indigenous and Asian Americans in pancreatic cancer clinical trials remained stagnant. Credit: VCU Massey Cancer
Researchers find increased intestinal permeability is precursor of celiac disease in pediatric study

Researchers find increased intestinal permeability is precursor of celiac disease in pediatric study

by Susie Flaherty,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Mass General for Children and Italy have identified a potential biomarker preceding the development of c

Researchers find increased intestinal permeability is precursor of celiac disease in pediatric study

by Susie Flaherty,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Mass General for Children and Italy have identified a potential biomarker preceding the development of c
Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallo

Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallo
To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMicroscopic image of the small bowel—the site of inflammation in Crohn's disease. Credit: Charles NgChanges in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bact

To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMicroscopic image of the small bowel—the site of inflammation in Crohn's disease. Credit: Charles NgChanges in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bact
Study gives insight into cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease

Study gives insight into cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaCedars-Sinai investigators have identified a genet

Study gives insight into cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaCedars-Sinai investigators have identified a genet
Research in mice suggests zinc supplements have potential value to directly treat short bowel syndrome

Research in mice suggests zinc supplements have potential value to directly treat short bowel syndrome

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineResearchers used human intestinal organoids in their study. This confocal immunofluorescence image shows a stem cell-derived human intestinal organoi

Research in mice suggests zinc supplements have potential value to directly treat short bowel syndrome

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineResearchers used human intestinal organoids in their study. This confocal immunofluorescence image shows a stem cell-derived human intestinal organoi
How to Prevent the Stomach Flu

How to Prevent the Stomach Flu

How to Prevent the Stomach FluSimple Tips Everyone Should PracticeBySteph CoelhoPublished on February 03, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDStomach flu, also known as

How to Prevent the Stomach Flu

How to Prevent the Stomach FluSimple Tips Everyone Should PracticeBySteph CoelhoPublished on February 03, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDStomach flu, also known as
A rare genetic spotlight on health disparities for inflammatory bowel disease

A rare genetic spotlight on health disparities for inflammatory bowel disease

by Catherine Barzler,Georgia Institute of TechnologyMinor allele frequencies of rare variants across European and African cohorts. Bars show MAF of the 25 rare variants reported to be causal for

A rare genetic spotlight on health disparities for inflammatory bowel disease

by Catherine Barzler,Georgia Institute of TechnologyMinor allele frequencies of rare variants across European and African cohorts. Bars show MAF of the 25 rare variants reported to be causal for
Yeasts as triggers of altered immune responses in inflammatory bowel disease

Yeasts as triggers of altered immune responses in inflammatory bowel disease

by Frederike Buhse,Kiel UniversityThe yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as baker's yeast, is one of the yeasts that can drive the altered immune response in Crohn's disease, acc

Yeasts as triggers of altered immune responses in inflammatory bowel disease

by Frederike Buhse,Kiel UniversityThe yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as baker's yeast, is one of the yeasts that can drive the altered immune response in Crohn's disease, acc
Doctors discover many inflammatory bowel disease patients screen positive for malnutrition

Doctors discover many inflammatory bowel disease patients screen positive for malnutrition

Doctors discover many inflammatory bowel disease patients screen positive for malnutritionbyUniversity of North Carolina Health CareAnne Peery, MD, MSCR, associate professor of medicine, UNC Sch

Doctors discover many inflammatory bowel disease patients screen positive for malnutrition

Doctors discover many inflammatory bowel disease patients screen positive for malnutritionbyUniversity of North Carolina Health CareAnne Peery, MD, MSCR, associate professor of medicine, UNC Sch
New drug shows real promise against celiac disease

New drug shows real promise against celiac disease

by Amy NortonAn experimental drug can prevent intestinal damage caused by celiac disease, an early trial has found—raising hopes that it could become the first medication for the serious digestive dis

New drug shows real promise against celiac disease

by Amy NortonAn experimental drug can prevent intestinal damage caused by celiac disease, an early trial has found—raising hopes that it could become the first medication for the serious digestive dis
Scientists develop compound that reverses gut inflammation in mice

Scientists develop compound that reverses gut inflammation in mice

by Salk InstituteSalk researchers discovered the compound FexD can treat intestinal inflammation in mice. Mice with symptoms similar to inflammatory bowel disease had changes to the cells lining

Scientists develop compound that reverses gut inflammation in mice

by Salk InstituteSalk researchers discovered the compound FexD can treat intestinal inflammation in mice. Mice with symptoms similar to inflammatory bowel disease had changes to the cells lining