Gastroenterology
Swallowing this colonoscopy-like bacteria grabber could reveal secrets about your health

Swallowing this colonoscopy-like bacteria grabber could reveal secrets about your health

by Kayla Wiles,Purdue UniversityOnce swallowed, this capsule is designed to collect bacteria throughout the gut. A scientist unscrews the cap to retrieve the sample after the capsule has left th

Swallowing this colonoscopy-like bacteria grabber could reveal secrets about your health

by Kayla Wiles,Purdue UniversityOnce swallowed, this capsule is designed to collect bacteria throughout the gut. A scientist unscrews the cap to retrieve the sample after the capsule has left th
In vivo self-assembled siRNA as a modality for combination therapy of ulcerative colitis

In vivo self-assembled siRNA as a modality for combination therapy of ulcerative colitis

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesEvaluation of the activity of TNF-α siRNA-encapsulating sEVs in an ex vivo model.aSchematic of the experimental design. Acute UC was induced in

In vivo self-assembled siRNA as a modality for combination therapy of ulcerative colitis

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesEvaluation of the activity of TNF-α siRNA-encapsulating sEVs in an ex vivo model.aSchematic of the experimental design. Acute UC was induced in
Mechanisms of metastasis in particularly aggressive subtype of pancreatic cancer

Mechanisms of metastasis in particularly aggressive subtype of pancreatic cancer

by Medical University of ViennaA pancreatic islet from a mouse in a typical position, close to a blood vessel; insulin in red, nuclei in blue. Credit: Generated in the Solimena lab, Paul Langerha

Mechanisms of metastasis in particularly aggressive subtype of pancreatic cancer

by Medical University of ViennaA pancreatic islet from a mouse in a typical position, close to a blood vessel; insulin in red, nuclei in blue. Credit: Generated in the Solimena lab, Paul Langerha
Prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis in inflammatory bowel disease explored

Prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis in inflammatory bowel disease explored

(HealthDay)—The pooled prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is 2.16 percent in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published in the December issue of&nb

Prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis in inflammatory bowel disease explored

(HealthDay)—The pooled prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is 2.16 percent in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published in the December issue of&nb
History of gout tied to risk for BPPV, Meniere disease

History of gout tied to risk for BPPV, Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineA history of gout is associated with an increased risk for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and Meniere disease, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in theJo

History of gout tied to risk for BPPV, Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineA history of gout is associated with an increased risk for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and Meniere disease, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in theJo
Giving billions of live bacteria to boost the gut health of premature babies

Giving billions of live bacteria to boost the gut health of premature babies

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoosting the milk of premature babies with healthy bacteria may have helped half the number of serious gut problems and infections, according

Giving billions of live bacteria to boost the gut health of premature babies

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoosting the milk of premature babies with healthy bacteria may have helped half the number of serious gut problems and infections, according
Sleeve gastrectomy plus hiatal hernia repair or fundoplication reduces GERD

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

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
The largest study of its kind shows a need for improvement in esophageal cancer screenings

The largest study of its kind shows a need for improvement in esophageal cancer screenings

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inGastroenterologyaims to improve the effectiveness of screening and surveillance practices for ear

The largest study of its kind shows a need for improvement in esophageal cancer screenings

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inGastroenterologyaims to improve the effectiveness of screening and surveillance practices for ear
Difficulty swallowing linked to chronic opioid use

Difficulty swallowing linked to chronic opioid use

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic use of opioid painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone significantly increases the risk of dysphagia, difficulty sw

Difficulty swallowing linked to chronic opioid use

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic use of opioid painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone significantly increases the risk of dysphagia, difficulty sw
Exploring stomach cancer concerns

Exploring stomach cancer concerns

by Jason Howland,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the stomach. It can affect several areas of

Exploring stomach cancer concerns

by Jason Howland,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the stomach. It can affect several areas of