Drug found to correct gene defect that causes immune-driven gut leakiness

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideAnica Sayoc-Becera (left) and Declan McCole. Credit: UCR/I. PittalwalaA team of researchers led by biomedical scientist Declan F. McCole a

Updated on: June 22,2024

Drug found to correct gene defect that causes immune-driven gut leakiness

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideAnica Sayoc-Becera (left) and Declan McCole. Credit: UCR/I. PittalwalaA team of researchers led by biomedical scientist Declan F. McCole a

Updated on:June 22,2024

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

Updated on: June 25,2024

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

Updated on:June 25,2024

Probiotics or prebiotics? Exploring the complex world of 'gut' health

by University of MissouriAn illustration of the non-invasive way for identifying the major functions of the gastrointestinal tract. Credit: Marina ResnyanskayaA healthy person has a general balan

Updated on: March 30,2024

Probiotics or prebiotics? Exploring the complex world of 'gut' health

by University of MissouriAn illustration of the non-invasive way for identifying the major functions of the gastrointestinal tract. Credit: Marina ResnyanskayaA healthy person has a general balan

Updated on:March 30,2024

A more effective at-home treatment for IBS

by University of PennsylvaniaMelissa G. Hunt is the associate director of clinical training in the Department of Psychology in the School of Arts & Sciences. She is also author of the book &q

Updated on: June 17,2024

A more effective at-home treatment for IBS

by University of PennsylvaniaMelissa G. Hunt is the associate director of clinical training in the Department of Psychology in the School of Arts & Sciences. She is also author of the book &q

Updated on:June 17,2024

Better strategies needed for managing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adults

(HealthDay)—Effective screening, diagnosis, and management strategies are needed for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), according to a spec

Updated on: June 14,2024

Better strategies needed for managing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adults

(HealthDay)—Effective screening, diagnosis, and management strategies are needed for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), according to a spec

Updated on:June 14,2024

Experts release new management strategies for malignant colorectal polyps

by American Gastroenterological AssociationClinical Decisions Support Tool. Credit: American Gastroenterological AssociationEarly identification and removal of cancerous colorectal polyps is crit

Updated on: March 12,2024

Experts release new management strategies for malignant colorectal polyps

by American Gastroenterological AssociationClinical Decisions Support Tool. Credit: American Gastroenterological AssociationEarly identification and removal of cancerous colorectal polyps is crit

Updated on:March 12,2024

Exclusion diet may ease refractory ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—An ulcerative colitis exclusion diet (UCED) shows promise as an independent therapy for patients with refractory disease, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in theJournal

Updated on: May 28,2024

Exclusion diet may ease refractory ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—An ulcerative colitis exclusion diet (UCED) shows promise as an independent therapy for patients with refractory disease, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in theJournal

Updated on:May 28,2024

Researchers discover a gut microbiota profile that can predict mortality

by University of TurkuFig. 1: Study sample and gut microbiome characteristics. a At baseline, the study sample (n = 7211) had a balanced sex ratio (55% women in red:men in blue), a mean age of 49

Updated on: April 09,2024

Researchers discover a gut microbiota profile that can predict mortality

by University of TurkuFig. 1: Study sample and gut microbiome characteristics. a At baseline, the study sample (n = 7211) had a balanced sex ratio (55% women in red:men in blue), a mean age of 49

Updated on:April 09,2024

Revisional-RYGB examined for GERD and weight-loss failure

by Elana GotkineFollowing sleeve gastrectomy (SG), revisional Roux-Y-gastric-bypass (RYGB) is beneficial for remission of reflux symptoms and extra weight loss, according to a study published online A

Updated on: April 24,2024

Revisional-RYGB examined for GERD and weight-loss failure

by Elana GotkineFollowing sleeve gastrectomy (SG), revisional Roux-Y-gastric-bypass (RYGB) is beneficial for remission of reflux symptoms and extra weight loss, according to a study published online A

Updated on:April 24,2024

Chain of events leading to dangerous intestinal disorder in preemies

by Johns Hopkins UniversityThe left slide shows disrupted and damaged tissue brought about by necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in the intestinal lining of a neonatal mouse. A dramatic difference i

Updated on: June 28,2024

Chain of events leading to dangerous intestinal disorder in preemies

by Johns Hopkins UniversityThe left slide shows disrupted and damaged tissue brought about by necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in the intestinal lining of a neonatal mouse. A dramatic difference i

Updated on:June 28,2024

Cholesterol-lowering therapy may hinder aggressive type of colorectal tumor

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeMultiplex immunofluorescence image of cholesterol-rich human serrated colorectal cancer. Highly aggressive tumoral cells (green and magenta) are negative for both

Updated on: January 25,2024

Cholesterol-lowering therapy may hinder aggressive type of colorectal tumor

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeMultiplex immunofluorescence image of cholesterol-rich human serrated colorectal cancer. Highly aggressive tumoral cells (green and magenta) are negative for both

Updated on:January 25,2024

Cholesterol-busting gut bacteria may affect people's cardiac health

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit : Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsOf the thousands of species of bacteria that live in the digestive tract, scientists know

Updated on: May 28,2024

Cholesterol-busting gut bacteria may affect people's cardiac health

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit : Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsOf the thousands of species of bacteria that live in the digestive tract, scientists know

Updated on:May 28,2024