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Diagnostic accuracy of MRE indices studied for active crohn disease

Diagnostic accuracy of MRE indices studied for active crohn disease

Magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) indices have high diagnostic sensitivity, but low specificity, for active terminal ileal (TI) Crohn disease (CD), according to a study recently published in the&n

Diagnostic accuracy of MRE indices studied for active crohn disease

Magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) indices have high diagnostic sensitivity, but low specificity, for active terminal ileal (TI) Crohn disease (CD), according to a study recently published in the&n
Dietary supplementation may improve antibiotic-induced GVHD following stem cell transplants

Dietary supplementation may improve antibiotic-induced GVHD following stem cell transplants

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a specific gut bacterium invol

Dietary supplementation may improve antibiotic-induced GVHD following stem cell transplants

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a specific gut bacterium invol
Dietary fiber is good for you, except when it's not

Dietary fiber is good for you, except when it's not

by University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease may soon have access to personalized dietary guidelines to keep them feeling well, thanks to new

Dietary fiber is good for you, except when it's not

by University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease may soon have access to personalized dietary guidelines to keep them feeling well, thanks to new
Study finds high-fat diets impair immune, intestinal and brain health

Study finds high-fat diets impair immune, intestinal and brain health

by Jules Bernstein,University of California - RiversideCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UC Riverside study that could motivate your New Year's resolutions demonstrates that high-fat diets

Study finds high-fat diets impair immune, intestinal and brain health

by Jules Bernstein,University of California - RiversideCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UC Riverside study that could motivate your New Year's resolutions demonstrates that high-fat diets
Use of TNF alpha inhibitors in Crohn's disease associated with higher risk of MS

Use of TNF alpha inhibitors in Crohn's disease associated with higher risk of MS

by Hillary Smith,University of KentuckyDr. Jay Avasarala, professor of neurology and director of UK’s Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, and co-authors, conducted a retrospective study in which they eva

Use of TNF alpha inhibitors in Crohn's disease associated with higher risk of MS

by Hillary Smith,University of KentuckyDr. Jay Avasarala, professor of neurology and director of UK’s Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, and co-authors, conducted a retrospective study in which they eva
Experts release new management strategies for malignant colorectal polyps

Experts release new management strategies for malignant colorectal polyps

by American Gastroenterological AssociationClinical Decisions Support Tool. Credit: American Gastroenterological AssociationEarly identification and removal of cancerous colorectal polyps is crit

Experts release new management strategies for malignant colorectal polyps

by American Gastroenterological AssociationClinical Decisions Support Tool. Credit: American Gastroenterological AssociationEarly identification and removal of cancerous colorectal polyps is crit
Chain of events leading to dangerous intestinal disorder in preemies

Chain of events leading to dangerous intestinal disorder in preemies

by Johns Hopkins UniversityThe left slide shows disrupted and damaged tissue brought about by necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in the intestinal lining of a neonatal mouse. A dramatic difference i

Chain of events leading to dangerous intestinal disorder in preemies

by Johns Hopkins UniversityThe left slide shows disrupted and damaged tissue brought about by necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in the intestinal lining of a neonatal mouse. A dramatic difference i
Better strategies needed for managing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adults

Better strategies needed for managing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adults

(HealthDay)—Effective screening, diagnosis, and management strategies are needed for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), according to a spec

Better strategies needed for managing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adults

(HealthDay)—Effective screening, diagnosis, and management strategies are needed for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), according to a spec
Gut health compromised in severe COVID-19

Gut health compromised in severe COVID-19

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research of samples of intestine from people who have died of COVID-19 has shown the impact of the virus on the gut immune system.

Gut health compromised in severe COVID-19

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research of samples of intestine from people who have died of COVID-19 has shown the impact of the virus on the gut immune system.
Unveiling a novel immune response in the intestinal epithelium

Unveiling a novel immune response in the intestinal epithelium

byCharles UniversityImmune response to SFB bacteria in the intestines. Credit: Katarína KováčováResearchers from the Jan Dobeš laboratory at Charles University in Prague have made a significant

Unveiling a novel immune response in the intestinal epithelium

byCharles UniversityImmune response to SFB bacteria in the intestines. Credit: Katarína KováčováResearchers from the Jan Dobeš laboratory at Charles University in Prague have made a significant
Foodborne fungus impairs intestinal wound healing in Crohn's disease

Foodborne fungus impairs intestinal wound healing in Crohn's disease

by Washington University School of MedicineHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaEating is a dangerous business. Natur

Foodborne fungus impairs intestinal wound healing in Crohn's disease

by Washington University School of MedicineHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaEating is a dangerous business. Natur
Probiotics or prebiotics? Exploring the complex world of 'gut' health

Probiotics or prebiotics? Exploring the complex world of 'gut' health

by University of MissouriAn illustration of the non-invasive way for identifying the major functions of the gastrointestinal tract. Credit: Marina ResnyanskayaA healthy person has a general balan

Probiotics or prebiotics? Exploring the complex world of 'gut' health

by University of MissouriAn illustration of the non-invasive way for identifying the major functions of the gastrointestinal tract. Credit: Marina ResnyanskayaA healthy person has a general balan