Robotic gastrectomy for gastric cancer does not cut postop infections

(HealthDay)—Robotic gastrectomy (RG) does not reduce intra-abdominal infectious complications compared with laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) for gastric cancer, according to a study published online Sept

Updated on: June 12,2024

Robotic gastrectomy for gastric cancer does not cut postop infections

(HealthDay)—Robotic gastrectomy (RG) does not reduce intra-abdominal infectious complications compared with laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) for gastric cancer, according to a study published online Sept

Updated on:June 12,2024

Colorectal cancer screening should start at age 45 years

(HealthDay)—Average-risk colorectal cancer (CRC) screening should start at age 45 years, according to U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer recommendations published online Nov. 15 in&nbs

Updated on: June 06,2024

Colorectal cancer screening should start at age 45 years

(HealthDay)—Average-risk colorectal cancer (CRC) screening should start at age 45 years, according to U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer recommendations published online Nov. 15 in&nbs

Updated on:June 06,2024

Stimulating the ear's pressure points could help treat chronic abdominal pain in children and adolescents

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA type of acupressure focused on pressure points in the ear could be a promising treatment for functional abdominal pain d

Updated on: July 02,2024

Stimulating the ear's pressure points could help treat chronic abdominal pain in children and adolescents

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA type of acupressure focused on pressure points in the ear could be a promising treatment for functional abdominal pain d

Updated on:July 02,2024

What Are the Benefits of Alkaline Water?

What Are the Benefits of Alkaline Water?ByChristopher BerglandUpdated on December 23, 2023Medically reviewed byJamie Johnson, RDNAlkaline water is slightly less acidic than reg

Updated on: March 26,2024

What Are the Benefits of Alkaline Water?

What Are the Benefits of Alkaline Water?ByChristopher BerglandUpdated on December 23, 2023Medically reviewed byJamie Johnson, RDNAlkaline water is slightly less acidic than reg

Updated on:March 26,2024

Bile acids boost gut regeneration

by Nik Papageorgiou,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneMouse intestinal crypts. Credit: K. Schoonjans (EPFL)Researchers at EPFL have made a surprising discovery about how bile acids act as

Updated on: June 28,2024

Bile acids boost gut regeneration

by Nik Papageorgiou,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneMouse intestinal crypts. Credit: K. Schoonjans (EPFL)Researchers at EPFL have made a surprising discovery about how bile acids act as

Updated on:June 28,2024

IBD: How a class of killer T cells goes rogue in inflammatory bowel disease

by John Chang,The ConversationThe balance of memory T cell subtypes changes in individuals with ulcerative colitis. Illustrations created with BioRender.com. Credit: John ChangBetween6 and

Updated on: April 16,2024

IBD: How a class of killer T cells goes rogue in inflammatory bowel disease

by John Chang,The ConversationThe balance of memory T cell subtypes changes in individuals with ulcerative colitis. Illustrations created with BioRender.com. Credit: John ChangBetween6 and

Updated on:April 16,2024

Less recurrence seen with endoscopic submucosal dissection of large lesions

Less recurrence seen with endoscopic submucosal dissection of large lesionsby Elana GotkineFor patients with large benign colonic lesions, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is associated with red

Updated on: January 24,2024

Less recurrence seen with endoscopic submucosal dissection of large lesions

Less recurrence seen with endoscopic submucosal dissection of large lesionsby Elana GotkineFor patients with large benign colonic lesions, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is associated with red

Updated on:January 24,2024

Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

by Elana GotkineAdding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published i

Updated on: January 24,2024

Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

by Elana GotkineAdding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published i

Updated on:January 24,2024

Mesh is no better than sutures for hiatal hernia repair, long-term study finds

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Zakir Rushanly from PexelsResearchers led by Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, have conducted a long-term study regarding the use of mesh reinforcemen

Updated on: January 24,2024

Mesh is no better than sutures for hiatal hernia repair, long-term study finds

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Zakir Rushanly from PexelsResearchers led by Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, have conducted a long-term study regarding the use of mesh reinforcemen

Updated on:January 24,2024

Study finds gut microbiome plays important role in sleep regulation

by University of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic sleep condition affecting more than one billion people worldwide. Evidence suggests OSA can al

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds gut microbiome plays important role in sleep regulation

by University of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic sleep condition affecting more than one billion people worldwide. Evidence suggests OSA can al

Updated on:April 11,2024

Presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting

Presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meetingby Beth GilbertTheannual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterologywas held from Oct. 20 to 25 in Vancouv

Updated on: January 24,2024

Presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting

Presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meetingby Beth GilbertTheannual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterologywas held from Oct. 20 to 25 in Vancouv

Updated on:January 24,2024

Can probiotics and prebiotics restore your gut after antibiotics?

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Ann H from PexelsAntibioticstreat infectionscaused by bacteria. But they can also destroy the good bacteria in your gut. For some people, thi

Updated on: June 20,2024

Can probiotics and prebiotics restore your gut after antibiotics?

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Ann H from PexelsAntibioticstreat infectionscaused by bacteria. But they can also destroy the good bacteria in your gut. For some people, thi

Updated on:June 20,2024