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Scientists discover the cellular functions of a family of proteins integral to inflammatory diseases

Scientists discover the cellular functions of a family of proteins integral to inflammatory diseases

by The Mount Sinai HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0In a scientific breakthrough, Mount

Scientists discover the cellular functions of a family of proteins integral to inflammatory diseases

by The Mount Sinai HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0In a scientific breakthrough, Mount
Colonoscopies among the young are on the rise

Colonoscopies among the young are on the rise

by Ernie MundellColon cancers are increasing among younger Americans, so much so that experts advised in 2021 that colonoscopy screening begins at the age of 45, not 50 as had been previously recommen

Colonoscopies among the young are on the rise

by Ernie MundellColon cancers are increasing among younger Americans, so much so that experts advised in 2021 that colonoscopy screening begins at the age of 45, not 50 as had been previously recommen
AI applied to prediagnostic CTs may help diagnose pancreatic cancer at earlier, more treatable stage

AI applied to prediagnostic CTs may help diagnose pancreatic cancer at earlier, more treatable stage

by Joe Dangor,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study published inGastroenterologyfinds that radiomics-based machine learning models may detect pancreatic cancer on prediagnostic

AI applied to prediagnostic CTs may help diagnose pancreatic cancer at earlier, more treatable stage

by Joe Dangor,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study published inGastroenterologyfinds that radiomics-based machine learning models may detect pancreatic cancer on prediagnostic
PCR panels reduce costs, hospitalizations and antibiotic use for acute GI infections

PCR panels reduce costs, hospitalizations and antibiotic use for acute GI infections

by American Society for MicrobiologyAdjusted mean health care cost of index visit, 30-day AGE-related follow-up, and index visit + 30-day AGE-related follow-up among acute infectious gastroenteri

PCR panels reduce costs, hospitalizations and antibiotic use for acute GI infections

by American Society for MicrobiologyAdjusted mean health care cost of index visit, 30-day AGE-related follow-up, and index visit + 30-day AGE-related follow-up among acute infectious gastroenteri
Study finds potential therapeutic targets to inhibit colorectal cancer progression

Study finds potential therapeutic targets to inhibit colorectal cancer progression

by Nagoya UniversityRepresentative images of human colon cancer tissue showing the localization of gremlin 1-positive (left) and meflin-positive (right) cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) in th

Study finds potential therapeutic targets to inhibit colorectal cancer progression

by Nagoya UniversityRepresentative images of human colon cancer tissue showing the localization of gremlin 1-positive (left) and meflin-positive (right) cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) in th
Diet rich in animal foods, alcohol and sugar linked to 'inflammatory' gut microbiome

Diet rich in animal foods, alcohol and sugar linked to 'inflammatory' gut microbiome

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA high dietary intake of animal products, processed foods, alcohol and sugar is linked to a gut microbiome that encourages inflammation,

Diet rich in animal foods, alcohol and sugar linked to 'inflammatory' gut microbiome

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA high dietary intake of animal products, processed foods, alcohol and sugar is linked to a gut microbiome that encourages inflammation,
Study finds less invasive, safer option for removing benign pancreatic tumors

Study finds less invasive, safer option for removing benign pancreatic tumors

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInsulinomas are abnormal tumors, usually benign, that grow in the beta cells of the pancreas. Insulinomas make extra insuli

Study finds less invasive, safer option for removing benign pancreatic tumors

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInsulinomas are abnormal tumors, usually benign, that grow in the beta cells of the pancreas. Insulinomas make extra insuli
New perspectives on treating gallbladder inflammation

New perspectives on treating gallbladder inflammation

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityManagement strategies for ischemic cholecystitis. PTGD, percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage. Credit:eGastroenterology(2023). DOI: 10.1136/eg

New perspectives on treating gallbladder inflammation

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityManagement strategies for ischemic cholecystitis. PTGD, percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage. Credit:eGastroenterology(2023). DOI: 10.1136/eg
Genomic study on ulcers in European and Asian populations could lead to new population-specific treatments

Genomic study on ulcers in European and Asian populations could lead to new population-specific treatments

Genomic study on ulcers in European and Asian populations could lead to new population-specific treatmentsbyUniversity of TokyoPopulation variation. This chart shows how there are some outlying

Genomic study on ulcers in European and Asian populations could lead to new population-specific treatments

Genomic study on ulcers in European and Asian populations could lead to new population-specific treatmentsbyUniversity of TokyoPopulation variation. This chart shows how there are some outlying
New inflammatory mechanisms unveiled in the setting of liver disease and liver cancer

New inflammatory mechanisms unveiled in the setting of liver disease and liver cancer

New inflammatory mechanisms unveiled in the setting of liver disease and liver cancerbyUniversity of BirminghamCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107966An international

New inflammatory mechanisms unveiled in the setting of liver disease and liver cancer

New inflammatory mechanisms unveiled in the setting of liver disease and liver cancerbyUniversity of BirminghamCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107966An international
Robotic gastrectomy for gastric cancer does not cut postop infections

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

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
Study finds microRNA can predict severe Crohn's disease in children

Study finds microRNA can predict severe Crohn's disease in children

by Elodie Smith,Cornell UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2024). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.168800When comparing intestinal samples of children with Crohn's disease

Study finds microRNA can predict severe Crohn's disease in children

by Elodie Smith,Cornell UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2024). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.168800When comparing intestinal samples of children with Crohn's disease