Chronic disorder occurring only in low, middle income countries prompts study to understand it at molecular level

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressThe small intestine in patients with intermediate (left) and severe (right) environmental enteropathy. Credit: C. Kummerlowe, et al.,Science Translational Medici

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Chronic disorder occurring only in low, middle income countries prompts study to understand it at molecular level

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressThe small intestine in patients with intermediate (left) and severe (right) environmental enteropathy. Credit: C. Kummerlowe, et al.,Science Translational Medici

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Two new studies evaluate agents for treating ulcerative colitis

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the first clinical trial to evaluate two biologic therapies for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) head to head, Mount Sinai researc

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Two new studies evaluate agents for treating ulcerative colitis

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the first clinical trial to evaluate two biologic therapies for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) head to head, Mount Sinai researc

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Understanding mechanisms of alcohol-associated bowel disease

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAcetaldehyde and acetate produced by the host may impact directly or indirectly small gut bacterial overgrowth, microbial translocation and changes in the faecal m

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Understanding mechanisms of alcohol-associated bowel disease

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAcetaldehyde and acetate produced by the host may impact directly or indirectly small gut bacterial overgrowth, microbial translocation and changes in the faecal m

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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

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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

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GI bleeding up for new users of rivaroxaban

Rivaroxaban is associated with increased rates of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) compared with other direct oral anticoagulants, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in theAnnals of In

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GI bleeding up for new users of rivaroxaban

Rivaroxaban is associated with increased rates of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) compared with other direct oral anticoagulants, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in theAnnals of In

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Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases: Predicting the success of biologicals

by Kiel UniversityThe international team led by Prof. Philip Rosenstiel and Prof. Stefan Schreiber has studied gene expression and DNA methylation in blood samples from CED patients receiving ant

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Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases: Predicting the success of biologicals

by Kiel UniversityThe international team led by Prof. Philip Rosenstiel and Prof. Stefan Schreiber has studied gene expression and DNA methylation in blood samples from CED patients receiving ant

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Clinically active IBD linked to adverse COVID-19 outcomes

(HealthDay)—Clinically active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with adverse COVID-19 outcomes, especially in younger and middle-aged adults, according to a study published online Sept. 2

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Clinically active IBD linked to adverse COVID-19 outcomes

(HealthDay)—Clinically active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with adverse COVID-19 outcomes, especially in younger and middle-aged adults, according to a study published online Sept. 2

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Perceived cancer risk from colitis-related dysplasia varies by clinician

(HealthDay)—Perceptions of cancer risk for colitis-associated dysplasia vary widely among clinicians, according to a study published in the January issue of theJournal of Crohn's and Colitis

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Perceived cancer risk from colitis-related dysplasia varies by clinician

(HealthDay)—Perceptions of cancer risk for colitis-associated dysplasia vary widely among clinicians, according to a study published in the January issue of theJournal of Crohn's and Colitis

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Fecal transplant plus fibre supplements improve insulin sensitivity in severely obese patients, clinical trial shows

by University of AlbertaA clinical trial led by medicine professor Karen Madsen showed that a single oral fecal transplant followed by fibre supplements improved insulin sensitivity in severely o

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Fecal transplant plus fibre supplements improve insulin sensitivity in severely obese patients, clinical trial shows

by University of AlbertaA clinical trial led by medicine professor Karen Madsen showed that a single oral fecal transplant followed by fibre supplements improved insulin sensitivity in severely o

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Preclinical study finds gut fungi influence neuroimmunity and behavior

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeFungi in the intestinal mucosa induce immune signals (IL-17 cytokines) that impact the nervous system and animal behavior. Credit: Katarina Liberatore.A specific g

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Preclinical study finds gut fungi influence neuroimmunity and behavior

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeFungi in the intestinal mucosa induce immune signals (IL-17 cytokines) that impact the nervous system and animal behavior. Credit: Katarina Liberatore.A specific g

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No immunoglobulin A leads to intestinal inflammation in mice

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThe small intestine is composed of duodenum, jejunum and ileum (left). IgA deficiency causes distortion of the gut microbiota, especially in the ileum, and inflam

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No immunoglobulin A leads to intestinal inflammation in mice

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThe small intestine is composed of duodenum, jejunum and ileum (left). IgA deficiency causes distortion of the gut microbiota, especially in the ileum, and inflam

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Shift work tied to higher risk for reflux esophagitis

by Lori SolomonShift work was significantly associated with the incidence of reflux esophagitis, according to a study published online Feb. 13 inScientific Reports.Min‑Woo Nam, from Sungkyunkwan

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Shift work tied to higher risk for reflux esophagitis

by Lori SolomonShift work was significantly associated with the incidence of reflux esophagitis, according to a study published online Feb. 13 inScientific Reports.Min‑Woo Nam, from Sungkyunkwan

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