New Crohn's disease scoring method improves monitoring among adults and kids

by Cecilia Warchol,University of MichiganHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaFor many years, the Simple Endoscopic

Updated on: May 06,2024

New Crohn's disease scoring method improves monitoring among adults and kids

by Cecilia Warchol,University of MichiganHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaFor many years, the Simple Endoscopic

Updated on:May 06,2024

Exploring the link between bacterial infection and colorectal cancer

by Chinese Medical JournalDifferent mechanisms of Salmonella infection contributing towards colorectal cancer. Credit: Chinese Medical JournalIntestinal micro-biodiversity is important for maintaining

Updated on: May 21,2024

Exploring the link between bacterial infection and colorectal cancer

by Chinese Medical JournalDifferent mechanisms of Salmonella infection contributing towards colorectal cancer. Credit: Chinese Medical JournalIntestinal micro-biodiversity is important for maintaining

Updated on:May 21,2024

Ultrasound sticker senses changing stiffness of internal organs, could help identify early signs of acute liver failure

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT engineers designed an adhesive patch that produces ultrasound images of the body. The stamp-sized device sticks to skin and can provide c

Updated on: March 05,2024

Ultrasound sticker senses changing stiffness of internal organs, could help identify early signs of acute liver failure

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT engineers designed an adhesive patch that produces ultrasound images of the body. The stamp-sized device sticks to skin and can provide c

Updated on:March 05,2024

Acidic pH enhances butyrate production from pectin by faecal microbiota

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Tallinn University of Technology, Grete Raba, Signe Adamberg and Kaarel Adamberg showed that an acidic environment enhances the pr

Updated on: May 21,2024

Acidic pH enhances butyrate production from pectin by faecal microbiota

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Tallinn University of Technology, Grete Raba, Signe Adamberg and Kaarel Adamberg showed that an acidic environment enhances the pr

Updated on:May 21,2024

New study identifies potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease

by Jillian Prior,Rutgers UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson M

Updated on: April 02,2024

New study identifies potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease

by Jillian Prior,Rutgers UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson M

Updated on:April 02,2024

Do gluten-free diets provide a cure-all for celiac disease?

by University of OsloA regular gluten-free diet might not be sufficient to completely curb gluten-induced inflammation in all coeliac disease patients. Credit: Jorunn StamnæsA new study provides

Updated on: May 09,2024

Do gluten-free diets provide a cure-all for celiac disease?

by University of OsloA regular gluten-free diet might not be sufficient to completely curb gluten-induced inflammation in all coeliac disease patients. Credit: Jorunn StamnæsA new study provides

Updated on:May 09,2024

Specific bacteria help explain stunted growth in malnourished children

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany children treated for childhood malnutrition in developing countries never fu

Updated on: May 19,2024

Specific bacteria help explain stunted growth in malnourished children

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany children treated for childhood malnutrition in developing countries never fu

Updated on:May 19,2024

Compounds found in seaweed may reduce a serious digestive-tract illness

by Vittoria D'Alessio,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRoberto Saldana was 16 when he developed severe stomach pain and diarrhea, but two m

Updated on: January 25,2024

Compounds found in seaweed may reduce a serious digestive-tract illness

by Vittoria D'Alessio,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRoberto Saldana was 16 when he developed severe stomach pain and diarrhea, but two m

Updated on:January 25,2024

New study links gut fungi to intestinal inflammation in Crohn's disease patients

by Case Western Reserve UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResults of a new study by researchers at Case

Updated on: April 29,2024

New study links gut fungi to intestinal inflammation in Crohn's disease patients

by Case Western Reserve UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResults of a new study by researchers at Case

Updated on:April 29,2024

New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisSchematic showing putative mechanism of hMSCs mediated immunosuppression in experimental model of Crohn’s disease. Credit:npj Regenerative Medicine(2024). DO

Updated on: March 05,2024

New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisSchematic showing putative mechanism of hMSCs mediated immunosuppression in experimental model of Crohn’s disease. Credit:npj Regenerative Medicine(2024). DO

Updated on:March 05,2024

Broccoli consumption protects gut lining, reduces disease in mice, study shows

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBroccoli is known to be beneficial to our health. For example, research has shown that increased consumption of the cruciferous vegetable

Updated on: April 20,2024

Broccoli consumption protects gut lining, reduces disease in mice, study shows

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBroccoli is known to be beneficial to our health. For example, research has shown that increased consumption of the cruciferous vegetable

Updated on:April 20,2024

Nitrate levels in drinking water may be related to bowel cancer

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe formation of cancer-causing chemicals in the gut could be at the heart of understanding how high levels of nitrate in our drinking water contrib

Updated on: March 28,2024

Nitrate levels in drinking water may be related to bowel cancer

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe formation of cancer-causing chemicals in the gut could be at the heart of understanding how high levels of nitrate in our drinking water contrib

Updated on:March 28,2024