Belly fat hinders digestive disease medications

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe mass and composition of our bodies can significantly affect the way medications are metabolized and absorbed. Investigators at C

Updated on: June 20,2024

Belly fat hinders digestive disease medications

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe mass and composition of our bodies can significantly affect the way medications are metabolized and absorbed. Investigators at C

Updated on:June 20,2024

Scientists map entire human gut at single cell resolution

by University of North Carolina Health CareProtein MUC5b (red) in crypt-resident goblet cells; MUC2 (green) in all goblet cells. Credit: Magness Lab, UNC School of MedicineIf you get nervous, you

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists map entire human gut at single cell resolution

by University of North Carolina Health CareProtein MUC5b (red) in crypt-resident goblet cells; MUC2 (green) in all goblet cells. Credit: Magness Lab, UNC School of MedicineIf you get nervous, you

Updated on:June 03,2024

Bruce Springsteen and peptic ulcer awareness

by Dan DeLuca and Aubrey Whelan, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Bruce Springsteen abruptly postponed his two Philadelphia concerts at Citizens Bank Park in August ― and

Updated on: January 24,2024

Bruce Springsteen and peptic ulcer awareness

by Dan DeLuca and Aubrey Whelan, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Bruce Springsteen abruptly postponed his two Philadelphia concerts at Citizens Bank Park in August ― and

Updated on:January 24,2024

Study unravels pathophysiological role of Dectin-1 in promoting colorectal cancer

by Tokyo University of ScienceMouse model of familial colorectal adenomatosis (ApcMin) showing significantly fewer colonic polyps in Dectin-1-deficient (Clec7a–/–) mice; B. Polyps show reduced ex

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study unravels pathophysiological role of Dectin-1 in promoting colorectal cancer

by Tokyo University of ScienceMouse model of familial colorectal adenomatosis (ApcMin) showing significantly fewer colonic polyps in Dectin-1-deficient (Clec7a–/–) mice; B. Polyps show reduced ex

Updated on:April 11,2024

Research details adaptation tactics of pancreatic cancer

byUniversity of OklahomaPSCs support cancer cell growth by the secretion of acetate under acidosis. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41556-024-01372-4Like alien invade

Updated on: April 28,2024

Research details adaptation tactics of pancreatic cancer

byUniversity of OklahomaPSCs support cancer cell growth by the secretion of acetate under acidosis. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41556-024-01372-4Like alien invade

Updated on:April 28,2024

Using the gut-brain connection to impact brain health and disease

by Society for NeuroscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch on gut-brain communication via the immune system may help in the development of novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. The f

Updated on: May 29,2024

Using the gut-brain connection to impact brain health and disease

by Society for NeuroscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch on gut-brain communication via the immune system may help in the development of novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. The f

Updated on:May 29,2024

A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

by University of CalgaryIntestinal dysbiosis with progressive Enterobacteriaceae enrichment in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections.a, Taxonomic composition by relative abun

Updated on: June 08,2024

A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

by University of CalgaryIntestinal dysbiosis with progressive Enterobacteriaceae enrichment in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections.a, Taxonomic composition by relative abun

Updated on:June 08,2024

What is irritable bowel syndrome?

by Ann SchreiberPeople who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) know it is a highly unpleasant chronic condition that can trigger abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation.Here, experts will unr

Updated on: May 23,2024

What is irritable bowel syndrome?

by Ann SchreiberPeople who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) know it is a highly unpleasant chronic condition that can trigger abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation.Here, experts will unr

Updated on:May 23,2024

Ammonia levels do not aid management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhotic patients

by Medical University of South CarolinaDon Rockey, M.D. is professor and chair of the Department of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. Credit: Sarah PackThe liver performs seve

Updated on: February 19,2024

Ammonia levels do not aid management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhotic patients

by Medical University of South CarolinaDon Rockey, M.D. is professor and chair of the Department of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. Credit: Sarah PackThe liver performs seve

Updated on:February 19,2024

How Your Gut Flora Impacts Health

How Your Gut Flora Impacts HealthByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on July 07, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDFlora is the scientific term for a group of plant or bacter

Updated on: March 26,2024

How Your Gut Flora Impacts Health

How Your Gut Flora Impacts HealthByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on July 07, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDFlora is the scientific term for a group of plant or bacter

Updated on:March 26,2024

Scientists gain new insights into how small intestine works

by Ernie MundellIt was the ancient Greeks who first divided the 20-foot length of the small intestine into three parts: The duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.However, the organ may finally be ready

Updated on: April 26,2024

Scientists gain new insights into how small intestine works

by Ernie MundellIt was the ancient Greeks who first divided the 20-foot length of the small intestine into three parts: The duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.However, the organ may finally be ready

Updated on:April 26,2024

Vitamin D deficiency linked to inflammation in IBD patients

byWolters Kluwer HealthPercentage distribution of included patients with Crohn disease according to the Montreal classification. Credit:Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1097/MD.00000000000355

Updated on: January 24,2024

Vitamin D deficiency linked to inflammation in IBD patients

byWolters Kluwer HealthPercentage distribution of included patients with Crohn disease according to the Montreal classification. Credit:Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1097/MD.00000000000355

Updated on:January 24,2024