Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: AI-generated imageGastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat

Updated on: April 24,2024

Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: AI-generated imageGastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat

Updated on:April 24,2024

Even the fetus has gut bacteria, study shows

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study in humans and mice demonstrated that a fetus has its own microbiome, or communities of bacteria liv

Updated on: April 20,2024

Even the fetus has gut bacteria, study shows

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study in humans and mice demonstrated that a fetus has its own microbiome, or communities of bacteria liv

Updated on:April 20,2024

Certain dietary patterns may raise risk for developing IBD

(HealthDay)—Dietary patterns are associated with the risk for developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with an increased risk for Crohn disease (CD) seen in association with a Western dietary patt

Updated on: May 28,2024

Certain dietary patterns may raise risk for developing IBD

(HealthDay)—Dietary patterns are associated with the risk for developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with an increased risk for Crohn disease (CD) seen in association with a Western dietary patt

Updated on:May 28,2024

Global trends in rates of IBD hospitalization examined

For countries with compounding prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD; stage 3), hospitalization rates are stable, while they are increasing for countries with accelerating incidence, according

Updated on: April 09,2024

Global trends in rates of IBD hospitalization examined

For countries with compounding prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD; stage 3), hospitalization rates are stable, while they are increasing for countries with accelerating incidence, according

Updated on:April 09,2024

Recurrent infections of salmonella can lead to colitis

by Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteRecurrent infections of Salmonella, a common human food poisoning pathogen, can lead to colitis. Credit: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discov

Updated on: May 23,2024

Recurrent infections of salmonella can lead to colitis

by Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery InstituteRecurrent infections of Salmonella, a common human food poisoning pathogen, can lead to colitis. Credit: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discov

Updated on:May 23,2024

Hydrogel-based platforms mimic intestinal environments for pathogen research

by Mike Williams,Rice UniversityRice University bioengineers have developed hydrogels of various stiffness to see if they are more hospitable to intestinal cells and bacteria in lab experiments.

Updated on: June 12,2024

Hydrogel-based platforms mimic intestinal environments for pathogen research

by Mike Williams,Rice UniversityRice University bioengineers have developed hydrogels of various stiffness to see if they are more hospitable to intestinal cells and bacteria in lab experiments.

Updated on:June 12,2024

pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring can ID GERD

pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring can ID GERDby Elana GotkineFor preschool-aged children, pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance (MII) monitoring is useful for diagnosing gastroesophag

Updated on: January 24,2024

pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring can ID GERD

pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance monitoring can ID GERDby Elana GotkineFor preschool-aged children, pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance (MII) monitoring is useful for diagnosing gastroesophag

Updated on:January 24,2024

Probiotics improve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, according to new study

by UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine found that probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-rel

Updated on: June 17,2024

Probiotics improve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, according to new study

by UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine found that probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-rel

Updated on:June 17,2024

Revolutionizing probiotic therapy: The emergence of CRISPR-Cas engineered strains

byNanJing Agricultural UniversityCRISPR-based genome editing in probiotics. Credit: BioDesign ResearchProbiotics, defined as live microorganisms beneficial to health, have shown promise in areas

Updated on: January 24,2024

Revolutionizing probiotic therapy: The emergence of CRISPR-Cas engineered strains

byNanJing Agricultural UniversityCRISPR-based genome editing in probiotics. Credit: BioDesign ResearchProbiotics, defined as live microorganisms beneficial to health, have shown promise in areas

Updated on:January 24,2024

Researchers study the link between the bacteria H. pylori and stomach cancer

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchNOD1 maintains epithelial homoeostasis in response to H. pylori infection. a, b Human AGS gastric epithelial cells stably expressing shRNA to either EGFP (s

Updated on: January 25,2024

Researchers study the link between the bacteria H. pylori and stomach cancer

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchNOD1 maintains epithelial homoeostasis in response to H. pylori infection. a, b Human AGS gastric epithelial cells stably expressing shRNA to either EGFP (s

Updated on:January 25,2024

GERD in children linked to anemia, iron deficiency

by Elana GotkineGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with anemia or iron deficiency among children, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inDiagnostics.Vasile Valeriu Lup

Updated on: June 25,2024

GERD in children linked to anemia, iron deficiency

by Elana GotkineGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with anemia or iron deficiency among children, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inDiagnostics.Vasile Valeriu Lup

Updated on:June 25,2024

Study sheds light on how IBD can develop

by University of California - RiversideDeclan McCole is a biomedical scientist and IBD expert at the University of California, Riverside. Credit: UC Riverside School of Medicine.Inflammatory bowe

Updated on: March 13,2024

Study sheds light on how IBD can develop

by University of California - RiversideDeclan McCole is a biomedical scientist and IBD expert at the University of California, Riverside. Credit: UC Riverside School of Medicine.Inflammatory bowe

Updated on:March 13,2024