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FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro
Understanding mechanisms of alcohol-associated bowel disease

Understanding mechanisms of alcohol-associated bowel disease

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAcetaldehyde and acetate produced by the host may impact directly or indirectly small gut bacterial overgrowth, microbial translocation and changes in the faecal m

Understanding mechanisms of alcohol-associated bowel disease

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAcetaldehyde and acetate produced by the host may impact directly or indirectly small gut bacterial overgrowth, microbial translocation and changes in the faecal m
Recurrent infections of salmonella can lead to colitis

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

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
Dynamic calculation model could significantly improve colon cancer diagnosis

Dynamic calculation model could significantly improve colon cancer diagnosis

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInterval cancer is the term used for colorectal cancer that develops after a screening colonoscopy but before th

Dynamic calculation model could significantly improve colon cancer diagnosis

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInterval cancer is the term used for colorectal cancer that develops after a screening colonoscopy but before th
Prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis in IBD examined

Prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis in IBD examined

(HealthDay)—The global prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) ranges from 0.96 percent in Crohn disease (CD) to 2.47 percent in ulcerative colitis (UC), according to a review published onl

Prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis in IBD examined

(HealthDay)—The global prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) ranges from 0.96 percent in Crohn disease (CD) to 2.47 percent in ulcerative colitis (UC), according to a review published onl
Cracking the colon code – new light shed on gut function

Cracking the colon code – new light shed on gut function

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew insights into how the colon functions and actually expels its contents have been revealed for the first time following decades of study by Flind

Cracking the colon code – new light shed on gut function

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew insights into how the colon functions and actually expels its contents have been revealed for the first time following decades of study by Flind
Heavy antibiotic use tied to development of Crohn's, colitis

Heavy antibiotic use tied to development of Crohn's, colitis

The more antibiotics that seniors take, the greater their risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study suggests.The findings could help explain some of the increase inCrohn's diseas

Heavy antibiotic use tied to development of Crohn's, colitis

The more antibiotics that seniors take, the greater their risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study suggests.The findings could help explain some of the increase inCrohn's diseas
Anti-inflammatory nanoparticles mimic glycocalyx in IBD patients

Anti-inflammatory nanoparticles mimic glycocalyx in IBD patients

by WileySchematic summary of the overall flow of the study. A library of glycopolymers was constructed via RAFT polymerization of random combinations of five different sugar moieties at a total f

Anti-inflammatory nanoparticles mimic glycocalyx in IBD patients

by WileySchematic summary of the overall flow of the study. A library of glycopolymers was constructed via RAFT polymerization of random combinations of five different sugar moieties at a total f
New bacteria associated with inflammatory bowel disease discovered in mice

New bacteria associated with inflammatory bowel disease discovered in mice

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteDisease severity is highly variable in the DSS mouse model. a, Representative images of extremes of midcolon inflammatory response in wild-type C57/BL6 mice afte

New bacteria associated with inflammatory bowel disease discovered in mice

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteDisease severity is highly variable in the DSS mouse model. a, Representative images of extremes of midcolon inflammatory response in wild-type C57/BL6 mice afte
Microbiome experts warn of an 'invisible extinction' that's harming human health

Microbiome experts warn of an 'invisible extinction' that's harming human health

by Tom AvrilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello travels to the Amazon jungle and tells villagers the reason for her visit, their first response is often laughter."D

Microbiome experts warn of an 'invisible extinction' that's harming human health

by Tom AvrilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello travels to the Amazon jungle and tells villagers the reason for her visit, their first response is often laughter."D
Study finds risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia increases for patients with gout

Study finds risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia increases for patients with gout

by Elana GotkinePatients with gout, especially those younger than 60 years, have an increased risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a studypublishedonline Dec. 26 in&nb

Study finds risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia increases for patients with gout

by Elana GotkinePatients with gout, especially those younger than 60 years, have an increased risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a studypublishedonline Dec. 26 in&nb
Anti-TNF continuation after 24 weeks of pregnancy beneficial to persons with IBD, does not affect neonatal outcomes

Anti-TNF continuation after 24 weeks of pregnancy beneficial to persons with IBD, does not affect neonatal outcomes

by American College of PhysiciansMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A 10-year emulation tria

Anti-TNF continuation after 24 weeks of pregnancy beneficial to persons with IBD, does not affect neonatal outcomes

by American College of PhysiciansMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A 10-year emulation tria