Colonoscopies in FIT-positive persons require much higher ADR than primary colonoscopy

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cohort study of adults undergoing a colonoscopy after a positive fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) result suggest that endosco

Updated on: February 19,2024

Colonoscopies in FIT-positive persons require much higher ADR than primary colonoscopy

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cohort study of adults undergoing a colonoscopy after a positive fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) result suggest that endosco

Updated on:February 19,2024

Crohn disease more common in people with hidradenitis suppurativa

by Lori SolomonPediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) have a higher prevalence of Crohn disease, according to a research letter published online June 14 inJAMA Dermatology.Nicole

Updated on: June 01,2024

Crohn disease more common in people with hidradenitis suppurativa

by Lori SolomonPediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) have a higher prevalence of Crohn disease, according to a research letter published online June 14 inJAMA Dermatology.Nicole

Updated on:June 01,2024

Better methods needed for predicting risk of liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetHannes Hagström, associate professor at the Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet (Solna and Huddinge), Sweden. Credit: Ulf SirbornWhile blood samples can reliably

Updated on: March 26,2024

Better methods needed for predicting risk of liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetHannes Hagström, associate professor at the Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet (Solna and Huddinge), Sweden. Credit: Ulf SirbornWhile blood samples can reliably

Updated on:March 26,2024

New technology enables wireless modulation of gut and brain neural circuits

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThese flexible fibers, which are embedded with sensors and light sources, can be used to manipulate and monitor the connections between the brain and the d

Updated on: April 29,2024

New technology enables wireless modulation of gut and brain neural circuits

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThese flexible fibers, which are embedded with sensors and light sources, can be used to manipulate and monitor the connections between the brain and the d

Updated on:April 29,2024

Study paints a new picture of colon development in mammals

by Nicole Krueger,University of OregonEpifluorescence image of the developing mouse colon from the study. All cells of the colon lining are bright red, while the specialized stem cells are also

Updated on: January 24,2024

Study paints a new picture of colon development in mammals

by Nicole Krueger,University of OregonEpifluorescence image of the developing mouse colon from the study. All cells of the colon lining are bright red, while the specialized stem cells are also

Updated on:January 24,2024

Probiotics delivered in biofilm state protect the intestines and brain in necrotizing enterocolitis model

byNationwide Children's HospitalActivated microglia in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) from Experiment 1. (a) Mean count of activated microglia in PFC. Points indicate counts for each individual

Updated on: January 24,2024

Probiotics delivered in biofilm state protect the intestines and brain in necrotizing enterocolitis model

byNationwide Children's HospitalActivated microglia in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) from Experiment 1. (a) Mean count of activated microglia in PFC. Points indicate counts for each individual

Updated on:January 24,2024

Happiness might protect you from gastrointestinal distress

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainSerotonin, a chemical known for its role in producing feelings of well-being and happiness in the brain, can reduce the ability of some i

Updated on: June 01,2024

Happiness might protect you from gastrointestinal distress

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainSerotonin, a chemical known for its role in producing feelings of well-being and happiness in the brain, can reduce the ability of some i

Updated on:June 01,2024

Estrogen heightens gut pain sensitivity and may explain IBS gender gap

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCells lining the mouse colon. L cells, which produce PYY, are shown in green; serotonin producing EC cells in magenta; cell cytoskeleton in yellow. Credit: Arc

Updated on: December 25,2025

Estrogen heightens gut pain sensitivity and may explain IBS gender gap

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCells lining the mouse colon. L cells, which produce PYY, are shown in green; serotonin producing EC cells in magenta; cell cytoskeleton in yellow. Credit: Arc

Updated on:December 25,2025

How pollution changes a baby's gut, and why it matters

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderAssociations between (a) NO2, (b) PM10, and (c) PM2.5exposure during the first 6months of life and differentially ranked log ratios.

Updated on: May 09,2024

How pollution changes a baby's gut, and why it matters

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderAssociations between (a) NO2, (b) PM10, and (c) PM2.5exposure during the first 6months of life and differentially ranked log ratios.

Updated on:May 09,2024

Over-the-scope clip beneficial for nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding

by Elana GotkineFor patients with bleeding from some nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal causes, over-the-scope clips (OTSC) may be better than standard treatment for reducing the risk for further blee

Updated on: June 06,2024

Over-the-scope clip beneficial for nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding

by Elana GotkineFor patients with bleeding from some nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal causes, over-the-scope clips (OTSC) may be better than standard treatment for reducing the risk for further blee

Updated on:June 06,2024

AGA does not endorse all patients stopping popular diabetes and weight loss drugs prior to endoscopy

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a rapid clinical practice update addressing the manage

Updated on: January 25,2024

AGA does not endorse all patients stopping popular diabetes and weight loss drugs prior to endoscopy

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a rapid clinical practice update addressing the manage

Updated on:January 25,2024

Video capsule endoscopy safe, effective alternative for diagnosing GI bleeding during COVID-19

by Susan E.w. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things about how health care is delivered. Indeed,

Updated on: May 21,2024

Video capsule endoscopy safe, effective alternative for diagnosing GI bleeding during COVID-19

by Susan E.w. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things about how health care is delivered. Indeed,

Updated on:May 21,2024