Combination therapy found to improve quality of life in advanced esophageal cancer, stomach cancer

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityTime to definitive deterioration on the basis of FACT-Ga total score and GaCS in the (A and B) CPS ≥5 and (C and D) all randomly assigned populations.&nb

Updated on: January 24,2024

Combination therapy found to improve quality of life in advanced esophageal cancer, stomach cancer

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityTime to definitive deterioration on the basis of FACT-Ga total score and GaCS in the (A and B) CPS ≥5 and (C and D) all randomly assigned populations.&nb

Updated on:January 24,2024

Scientists develop mRNA vaccine that protects mice against intestinal C. difficile bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressModel figure. (A) C. difficile toxins target the intestinal epithelium and cause severe pathology and gastrointestinal disease leading to morbidity and mortality. (B) When

Updated on: October 22,2024

Scientists develop mRNA vaccine that protects mice against intestinal C. difficile bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressModel figure. (A) C. difficile toxins target the intestinal epithelium and cause severe pathology and gastrointestinal disease leading to morbidity and mortality. (B) When

Updated on:October 22,2024

Next-generation stool DNA test found to have best detection rate of noninvasive colorectal cancer screening tools

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 21,000 average risk patients at 186 sites across the U.S., led by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School

Updated on: March 19,2024

Next-generation stool DNA test found to have best detection rate of noninvasive colorectal cancer screening tools

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 21,000 average risk patients at 186 sites across the U.S., led by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School

Updated on:March 19,2024

Fatty liver disease patients more likely to suffer from personality disorder, study finds

Fatty liver disease patients more likely to suffer from personality disorder, study findsbyUniversity of BirminghamDifferences in average scores for the factors on which scores were significantl

Updated on: January 24,2024

Fatty liver disease patients more likely to suffer from personality disorder, study finds

Fatty liver disease patients more likely to suffer from personality disorder, study findsbyUniversity of BirminghamDifferences in average scores for the factors on which scores were significantl

Updated on:January 24,2024

A new mechanism by which rotavirus makes you sick

A new mechanism by which rotavirus makes you sickbyBaylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainRotavirus causes gastroenteritis, a condition that includes diarrhea, deficient nutrient abs

Updated on: January 24,2024

A new mechanism by which rotavirus makes you sick

A new mechanism by which rotavirus makes you sickbyBaylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainRotavirus causes gastroenteritis, a condition that includes diarrhea, deficient nutrient abs

Updated on:January 24,2024

Preventive medicine use for gastrointestinal bleeding varies by specialty; improved prescribing guidelines needed

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainProton pump inhibitors are common and effective medications for the treatment of stomach acid-related diseases, including

Updated on: May 10,2024

Preventive medicine use for gastrointestinal bleeding varies by specialty; improved prescribing guidelines needed

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainProton pump inhibitors are common and effective medications for the treatment of stomach acid-related diseases, including

Updated on:May 10,2024

Additional biopsies after colorectal cancer biopsy not tied to metachronous colorectal cancer

There is no significant association between metachronous cancer and biopsy of nontumor sites after biopsy of a primary colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online May 26 inCli

Updated on: June 08,2024

Additional biopsies after colorectal cancer biopsy not tied to metachronous colorectal cancer

There is no significant association between metachronous cancer and biopsy of nontumor sites after biopsy of a primary colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online May 26 inCli

Updated on:June 08,2024

Study recommends improving gut health with okara biscuits

byNational University of SingaporeAsst. Prof. Kim Jun Eun (center) together with Dr. Delia Lee (left) and PhD student Ms. Xu Yujing (right) developed biscuits containing okara. A by-product of t

Updated on: January 24,2024

Study recommends improving gut health with okara biscuits

byNational University of SingaporeAsst. Prof. Kim Jun Eun (center) together with Dr. Delia Lee (left) and PhD student Ms. Xu Yujing (right) developed biscuits containing okara. A by-product of t

Updated on:January 24,2024

Engineered yeast probiotic developed to treat inflammatory bowel disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The world of microbes

Updated on: June 17,2024

Engineered yeast probiotic developed to treat inflammatory bowel disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The world of microbes

Updated on:June 17,2024

Using prebiotics to help treat Parkinson's disease

by Ariana Baldassano,Rush University Medical CenterTen days of the prebiotic intervention had effects on biological outcomes. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-

Updated on: May 21,2024

Using prebiotics to help treat Parkinson's disease

by Ariana Baldassano,Rush University Medical CenterTen days of the prebiotic intervention had effects on biological outcomes. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-

Updated on:May 21,2024

Taking probiotics alongside prescribed antibiotics could reduce damage to gut microbiome

by Microbiology SocietyProbiotics lessen some antibiotic-induced changes to the human gut microbiome. Credit: Fernández-Alonso et al.,Journal of Medical Microbiology2022Millions of antibio

Updated on: June 20,2024

Taking probiotics alongside prescribed antibiotics could reduce damage to gut microbiome

by Microbiology SocietyProbiotics lessen some antibiotic-induced changes to the human gut microbiome. Credit: Fernández-Alonso et al.,Journal of Medical Microbiology2022Millions of antibio

Updated on:June 20,2024

New research may pave the way to better treatments for Crohn's disease

by Stony Brook UniversityIL-17A acts on unique cell types to regulate intestinal function. Under normal conditions, IL-17A acts on stem cells to promote their differentiation into secretory epith

Updated on: April 29,2024

New research may pave the way to better treatments for Crohn's disease

by Stony Brook UniversityIL-17A acts on unique cell types to regulate intestinal function. Under normal conditions, IL-17A acts on stem cells to promote their differentiation into secretory epith

Updated on:April 29,2024