Microbiome therapeutic beats placebo for recurrent C. difficile

(HealthDay)—An investigational microbiome therapeutic composed of purified Firmicutes spores, SER-109, is superior to placebo for treatment of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection, according t

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbiome therapeutic beats placebo for recurrent C. difficile

(HealthDay)—An investigational microbiome therapeutic composed of purified Firmicutes spores, SER-109, is superior to placebo for treatment of recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection, according t

Updated on:May 17,2024

Switch to biosimilar drugs may pose legal challenges for doctors

by Helen Metella,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Alberta government's plan for many arthritis, diabetes and Crohn's disease patients to switch to less expensive medicat

Updated on: June 20,2024

Switch to biosimilar drugs may pose legal challenges for doctors

by Helen Metella,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Alberta government's plan for many arthritis, diabetes and Crohn's disease patients to switch to less expensive medicat

Updated on:June 20,2024

Team develops new method of encapsulating fecal bacteria to treat a serious intestinal infection

by University of GenevaAlginate microparticles containing isolated bacterial strains (white particles) and a fecal transplant (brown particles), with a zoom on the structure of the microparticles

Updated on: April 02,2024

Team develops new method of encapsulating fecal bacteria to treat a serious intestinal infection

by University of GenevaAlginate microparticles containing isolated bacterial strains (white particles) and a fecal transplant (brown particles), with a zoom on the structure of the microparticles

Updated on:April 02,2024

Precursor to ulcerative colitis in healthy individuals years before onset of disease

by Örebro UniversitetGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.07.026After the first symptoms, the diagnosis of the bowel disease ulcerative colitis may take a few months. As shown in a s

Updated on: June 01,2024

Precursor to ulcerative colitis in healthy individuals years before onset of disease

by Örebro UniversitetGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.07.026After the first symptoms, the diagnosis of the bowel disease ulcerative colitis may take a few months. As shown in a s

Updated on:June 01,2024

Gut microbiome fluctuates throughout the day and across seasons, finds study

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe balance of microbes in the human gut varies substantially from morning to night and even more by season—with profound fluctuations complet

Updated on: April 20,2024

Gut microbiome fluctuates throughout the day and across seasons, finds study

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe balance of microbes in the human gut varies substantially from morning to night and even more by season—with profound fluctuations complet

Updated on:April 20,2024

Do we need a new standard of care for colorectal cancer?

by University of VermontCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years total neoadjuvant treatment (TNT)—a potent new treatment approach for advanced colorectal cancer that confronts tumors wit

Updated on: May 09,2024

Do we need a new standard of care for colorectal cancer?

by University of VermontCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years total neoadjuvant treatment (TNT)—a potent new treatment approach for advanced colorectal cancer that confronts tumors wit

Updated on:May 09,2024

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

Updated on: May 19,2024

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

Updated on:May 19,2024

Healthy gut microbiome improves success of cancer treatment

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe largest study to date has confirmed the link between the gut microbiome and the response to cancer immunotherapy therapy for melanoma.The

Updated on: May 10,2024

Healthy gut microbiome improves success of cancer treatment

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe largest study to date has confirmed the link between the gut microbiome and the response to cancer immunotherapy therapy for melanoma.The

Updated on:May 10,2024

Capsule-sized ingestible biobatteries could allow new view of digestive system

by Chris Kocher,Binghamton UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTech companies have developed many devices that work outside the body, such as cell phones, smart watches, tablets and hundreds of o

Updated on: June 08,2024

Capsule-sized ingestible biobatteries could allow new view of digestive system

by Chris Kocher,Binghamton UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTech companies have developed many devices that work outside the body, such as cell phones, smart watches, tablets and hundreds of o

Updated on:June 08,2024

Fiber, FODMAP, micronutrient intake lower in patients with active IBD

(HealthDay)—Compared with individuals without inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), those with active IBD have lower intakes of fiber; fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and pol

Updated on: June 12,2024

Fiber, FODMAP, micronutrient intake lower in patients with active IBD

(HealthDay)—Compared with individuals without inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), those with active IBD have lower intakes of fiber; fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and pol

Updated on:June 12,2024

With age, insufficient tryptophan alters gut microbiota, increases inflammation

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDrs. Sadanand Fulzele and Carlos Isales. Credit: Augusta UniversityWith age, a diet lacking in the essential amino acid tryptophan—which has a k

Updated on: May 21,2024

With age, insufficient tryptophan alters gut microbiota, increases inflammation

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDrs. Sadanand Fulzele and Carlos Isales. Credit: Augusta UniversityWith age, a diet lacking in the essential amino acid tryptophan—which has a k

Updated on:May 21,2024

Researchers discover new drug target for inflammatory bowel disease

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterColonoscopic image of mice lacking the Pak2 gene showing severe colon inflammation. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical centerA set of interacting molecules in immune

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers discover new drug target for inflammatory bowel disease

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterColonoscopic image of mice lacking the Pak2 gene showing severe colon inflammation. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical centerA set of interacting molecules in immune

Updated on:April 07,2024