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Clinically active IBD linked to adverse COVID-19 outcomes

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

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
Fecal microbe transplants help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and shrink tumors

Fecal microbe transplants help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and shrink tumors

by Diwakar Davar,The ConversationCancer patients who responded well to immunotherapy donated stool samples. Their stool was processed to yield material for a fecal microbe transplant. Credit: Di

Fecal microbe transplants help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and shrink tumors

by Diwakar Davar,The ConversationCancer patients who responded well to immunotherapy donated stool samples. Their stool was processed to yield material for a fecal microbe transplant. Credit: Di
Bioinformation tool improves the precision of personalized nutrition

Bioinformation tool improves the precision of personalized nutrition

by FISABIOCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Genomics and Health Department at the Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region—FISABIO) have published an

Bioinformation tool improves the precision of personalized nutrition

by FISABIOCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Genomics and Health Department at the Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region—FISABIO) have published an
Drug decreases gut leakiness associated with ulcerative colitis

Drug decreases gut leakiness associated with ulcerative colitis

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideDeclan McCole (right) and his graduate student Anica Sayoc-Becerra are seen here examining a culture flask of intestinal epithelial cells

Drug decreases gut leakiness associated with ulcerative colitis

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideDeclan McCole (right) and his graduate student Anica Sayoc-Becerra are seen here examining a culture flask of intestinal epithelial cells
Can we improve our health with doses of safe, live microbes on a daily basis?

Can we improve our health with doses of safe, live microbes on a daily basis?

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany everyday foods—from yogurt and other fermented foods to fresh fruits and vegetables—contain live micr

Can we improve our health with doses of safe, live microbes on a daily basis?

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany everyday foods—from yogurt and other fermented foods to fresh fruits and vegetables—contain live micr
Advancing gastric cancer treatment through personalized 3D bioprinting

Advancing gastric cancer treatment through personalized 3D bioprinting

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyThe gastric cancer model (VOM) faithfully reproduces the microscopic vasculature and in vivo environment of gastric cancer. Credit: POSTECHGastric ca

Advancing gastric cancer treatment through personalized 3D bioprinting

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyThe gastric cancer model (VOM) faithfully reproduces the microscopic vasculature and in vivo environment of gastric cancer. Credit: POSTECHGastric ca
Fiber, FODMAP, micronutrient intake lower in patients with active IBD

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

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
Fecal transplant discovery could improve care for dangerous infections

Fecal transplant discovery could improve care for dangerous infections

by University of VirginiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from theUniversity of Virginia School of Medicinesheds light on why a fecal transplant can benefit patients with dangero

Fecal transplant discovery could improve care for dangerous infections

by University of VirginiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from theUniversity of Virginia School of Medicinesheds light on why a fecal transplant can benefit patients with dangero
Recurrence up with incomplete resection of colorectal polyps

Recurrence up with incomplete resection of colorectal polyps

(HealthDay)—The risk for future neoplasia and advanced neoplasia is increased in colon segments after incomplete resection of neoplastic polyps, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in the&nb

Recurrence up with incomplete resection of colorectal polyps

(HealthDay)—The risk for future neoplasia and advanced neoplasia is increased in colon segments after incomplete resection of neoplastic polyps, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in the&nb
Advanced young-onset adenoma increases colorectal cancer risk

Advanced young-onset adenoma increases colorectal cancer risk

by Lori SolomonAdvanced young-onset adenoma (YOA) increases the risk for new colorectal cancer (CRC) eightfold, according to a study published online in the September issue of theAmerican Journa

Advanced young-onset adenoma increases colorectal cancer risk

by Lori SolomonAdvanced young-onset adenoma (YOA) increases the risk for new colorectal cancer (CRC) eightfold, according to a study published online in the September issue of theAmerican Journa
Realizing benefits of probiotics in neonatal intensive care unit requires high-quality products, say pediatricians

Realizing benefits of probiotics in neonatal intensive care unit requires high-quality products, say pediatricians

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Do no harm" is a guiding principle for medical interventions—and especially for vulner

Realizing benefits of probiotics in neonatal intensive care unit requires high-quality products, say pediatricians

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Do no harm" is a guiding principle for medical interventions—and especially for vulner
Endoscopic drainage better for necrotizing pancreatitis

Endoscopic drainage better for necrotizing pancreatitis

For patients with necrotizing pancreatitis, the rate of fistula formation and mortality is lower with endoscopic drainage (ED) than with other surgical drainage methods, according to a systematic revi

Endoscopic drainage better for necrotizing pancreatitis

For patients with necrotizing pancreatitis, the rate of fistula formation and mortality is lower with endoscopic drainage (ED) than with other surgical drainage methods, according to a systematic revi