Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation beneficial in pediatric IBD

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients with mild-to-moderate inflammatory bowel disease, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (ta-VNS) attenuates signs and symptoms of disease, according t

Updated on: January 24,2024

Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation beneficial in pediatric IBD

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients with mild-to-moderate inflammatory bowel disease, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (ta-VNS) attenuates signs and symptoms of disease, according t

Updated on:January 24,2024

Changes in mouth bacteria after drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy aging

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a new stu

Updated on: March 28,2024

Changes in mouth bacteria after drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy aging

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a new stu

Updated on:March 28,2024

FDA approves Wezlana for multiple inflammatory diseases

FDA approves Wezlana for multiple inflammatory diseasesby Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Amgen's Wezlana (ustekinumab-auub) as a biosimilar to and interchangeable w

Updated on: January 24,2024

FDA approves Wezlana for multiple inflammatory diseases

FDA approves Wezlana for multiple inflammatory diseasesby Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Amgen's Wezlana (ustekinumab-auub) as a biosimilar to and interchangeable w

Updated on:January 24,2024

Noninvasive multitarget stool RNA test found to have high sensitivity for colorectal neoplasia

Noninvasive multitarget stool RNA test found to have high sensitivity for colorectal neoplasiaby Elana GotkineA noninvasive, multitarget stool RNA (mt-sRNA) test has high sensitivity for detecting col

Updated on: January 24,2024

Noninvasive multitarget stool RNA test found to have high sensitivity for colorectal neoplasia

Noninvasive multitarget stool RNA test found to have high sensitivity for colorectal neoplasiaby Elana GotkineA noninvasive, multitarget stool RNA (mt-sRNA) test has high sensitivity for detecting col

Updated on:January 24,2024

Researchers identify new treatment for chronic immune system disease that can prevent people from eating

by Tulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Tulane University has identified a new treatment for a chronic immune system disease that can prevent children from eating.Eo

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers identify new treatment for chronic immune system disease that can prevent people from eating

by Tulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Tulane University has identified a new treatment for a chronic immune system disease that can prevent children from eating.Eo

Updated on:April 07,2024

'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers have developed an "organs-on-a-chip" system that replicates interactions between the brain, liver, and colon. Credit: Martin Trap

Updated on: February 21,2024

'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers have developed an "organs-on-a-chip" system that replicates interactions between the brain, liver, and colon. Credit: Martin Trap

Updated on:February 21,2024

Improvements in care could save the lives of more acute bowel obstruction patients

by Rebecca Ferguson,University of SheffieldMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0"Delay i

Updated on: June 20,2024

Improvements in care could save the lives of more acute bowel obstruction patients

by Rebecca Ferguson,University of SheffieldMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0"Delay i

Updated on:June 20,2024

Sleeve gastrectomy plus hiatal hernia repair or fundoplication reduces GERD

by Elana GotkineFor patients undergoing bariatric surgery with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and/or hiatal hernia, sleeve gastrectomy (SG) with concomitant hiatal hernia repair (HHR) and SG w

Updated on: May 19,2024

Sleeve gastrectomy plus hiatal hernia repair or fundoplication reduces GERD

by Elana GotkineFor patients undergoing bariatric surgery with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and/or hiatal hernia, sleeve gastrectomy (SG) with concomitant hiatal hernia repair (HHR) and SG w

Updated on:May 19,2024

A single enzymatic switch steers cell fate in intestinal regeneration

Updated on: June 28,2025

A single enzymatic switch steers cell fate in intestinal regeneration

Updated on:June 28,2025

Dietary treatment found to be more effective than medicines in irritable bowel syndrome

by University of GothenburgCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsA study conducted at the University of Gothenburg found that with dietary adjustments, more than 7 out of 10 irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) p

Updated on: May 14,2024

Dietary treatment found to be more effective than medicines in irritable bowel syndrome

by University of GothenburgCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsA study conducted at the University of Gothenburg found that with dietary adjustments, more than 7 out of 10 irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) p

Updated on:May 14,2024

Study shows how the intestine's nervous system affects gut microbes

by University of OregonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSometimes, a gut feeling is literal.Nerves in the intestines help regulate the gut's acidity, new research from the University of Oregon shows.

Updated on: April 03,2024

Study shows how the intestine's nervous system affects gut microbes

by University of OregonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSometimes, a gut feeling is literal.Nerves in the intestines help regulate the gut's acidity, new research from the University of Oregon shows.

Updated on:April 03,2024

Babies with a low birthweight are four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life, new study shows

Babies with a low birthweight are four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life, new study showsby United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study, presented

Updated on: January 24,2024

Babies with a low birthweight are four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life, new study shows

Babies with a low birthweight are four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life, new study showsby United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study, presented

Updated on:January 24,2024