Scientists develop new method to isolate 'IgA-coated' gut bacteria that are associated with a variety of diseases

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtEstablishing two magnet-based IgA-sorting methods. A Experimental setup. E. coli (mCherry+) and labeled S. aureus (GFP+) are combined in varying ratios before

Updated on: November 23,2024

Scientists develop new method to isolate 'IgA-coated' gut bacteria that are associated with a variety of diseases

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtEstablishing two magnet-based IgA-sorting methods. A Experimental setup. E. coli (mCherry+) and labeled S. aureus (GFP+) are combined in varying ratios before

Updated on:November 23,2024

High risk of severe infections found among individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a nationwide Swedish study involving more than 12,000 individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), researchers found a si

Updated on: March 26,2024

High risk of severe infections found among individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a nationwide Swedish study involving more than 12,000 individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), researchers found a si

Updated on:March 26,2024

Following one death, FDA warns hospitals about giving probiotics to preemies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators are cautioning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.An infant given probiotics at an undisclosed hospital has died, U.S. Food and Drug Administration offic

Updated on: January 24,2024

Following one death, FDA warns hospitals about giving probiotics to preemies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators are cautioning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.An infant given probiotics at an undisclosed hospital has died, U.S. Food and Drug Administration offic

Updated on:January 24,2024

New guidelines address treatment of anorectal abscess, anal fistula, and rectovaginal fistula

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has issued updated guidelines for physicians, published inDiseases of the Colon &a

Updated on: April 24,2024

New guidelines address treatment of anorectal abscess, anal fistula, and rectovaginal fistula

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has issued updated guidelines for physicians, published inDiseases of the Colon &a

Updated on:April 24,2024

New AI tool creates virtual model of the infant microbiome and predicts neurodevelopmental deficits

byUniversity of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe gut microbiome has a profound impact on the health and development of infants. Research shows that dysbiosis—or imbalances in the microbial co

Updated on: April 27,2024

New AI tool creates virtual model of the infant microbiome and predicts neurodevelopmental deficits

byUniversity of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe gut microbiome has a profound impact on the health and development of infants. Research shows that dysbiosis—or imbalances in the microbial co

Updated on:April 27,2024

Gut bacteria and inflammatory bowel disease: Exploring the potential of prebiotics

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) depletes the microbial ecosystem within the gastrointestinal tract leading to inflammation and metabolic dysfunction. Prebiotics h

Updated on: May 14,2024

Gut bacteria and inflammatory bowel disease: Exploring the potential of prebiotics

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) depletes the microbial ecosystem within the gastrointestinal tract leading to inflammation and metabolic dysfunction. Prebiotics h

Updated on:May 14,2024

Colorectal cancer gene implicated in broad range of solid tumors

by Amy Mone, Valerie Mehl,Johns Hopkins UniversityMUTYH-altered samples. (A) CONSORT diagram showing grouping of samples. Samples with somatic MUTYH alterations including pathogenic short varian

Updated on: March 27,2024

Colorectal cancer gene implicated in broad range of solid tumors

by Amy Mone, Valerie Mehl,Johns Hopkins UniversityMUTYH-altered samples. (A) CONSORT diagram showing grouping of samples. Samples with somatic MUTYH alterations including pathogenic short varian

Updated on:March 27,2024

Crohn's disease: What it is, symptoms and treatment

by Cara MurezCrohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure. But there are many treatments, specific to type, and it is possible to keep the symptoms under control.A gastroente

Updated on: June 01,2024

Crohn's disease: What it is, symptoms and treatment

by Cara MurezCrohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure. But there are many treatments, specific to type, and it is possible to keep the symptoms under control.A gastroente

Updated on:June 01,2024

How to repair your gut

by Monash UniversityFluorescent picture of an intestinal organoid (stained for the proliferation marker Ki-67 (white), the stem cell marker Ephb2 (red) and DNA (blue). Credit: (C) Monash BDIIn a

Updated on: May 26,2024

How to repair your gut

by Monash UniversityFluorescent picture of an intestinal organoid (stained for the proliferation marker Ki-67 (white), the stem cell marker Ephb2 (red) and DNA (blue). Credit: (C) Monash BDIIn a

Updated on:May 26,2024

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger adults

by Emily MullinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA little over a year ago, Shannon Gregg noticed she was going to the bathroom more frequently and decided to see a gastroenterologist.Her doctor though

Updated on: June 08,2024

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger adults

by Emily MullinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA little over a year ago, Shannon Gregg noticed she was going to the bathroom more frequently and decided to see a gastroenterologist.Her doctor though

Updated on:June 08,2024

Fecal microbiota transplant effective for immune-mediated colitis, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with refractory immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-induced colitis, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an effective treatment, according to a study published in the

Updated on: June 22,2024

Fecal microbiota transplant effective for immune-mediated colitis, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with refractory immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-induced colitis, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an effective treatment, according to a study published in the

Updated on:June 22,2024

Waking up to the hidden struggles of inflammatory bowel diseases

byFlinders UniversityLatent profiles of determinants of fatigue. Credit:BMC Gastroenterology(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12876-024-03239-2Helping people with inflammatory bowel diseases to

Updated on: September 02,2024

Waking up to the hidden struggles of inflammatory bowel diseases

byFlinders UniversityLatent profiles of determinants of fatigue. Credit:BMC Gastroenterology(2024). DOI: 10.1186/s12876-024-03239-2Helping people with inflammatory bowel diseases to

Updated on:September 02,2024