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

Moderate exercise in middle and older age cuts time spent in hospital

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainMen and women aged 40-79 are at significantly lower (25-27%) risk of long or frequent hospital admissions if they do some form of physical activ

Updated on: March 12,2024

Moderate exercise in middle and older age cuts time spent in hospital

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainMen and women aged 40-79 are at significantly lower (25-27%) risk of long or frequent hospital admissions if they do some form of physical activ

Updated on:March 12,2024

Older adults across the globe are more willing to help others, but mostly those in the same country

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults around the world are more willing to donate to charity than younger people, but will prioritize charitable organizations o

Updated on: May 21,2024

Older adults across the globe are more willing to help others, but mostly those in the same country

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder adults around the world are more willing to donate to charity than younger people, but will prioritize charitable organizations o

Updated on:May 21,2024

Alzheimer's breakthrough: Genetic link to gut disorders confirmed

by Edith Cowan UniversityClusters of significantly enriched biological pathways for AD and GERD.aKEGG: Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways:intestinal immune network

Updated on: February 19,2024

Alzheimer's breakthrough: Genetic link to gut disorders confirmed

by Edith Cowan UniversityClusters of significantly enriched biological pathways for AD and GERD.aKEGG: Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways:intestinal immune network

Updated on:February 19,2024

New assembly approach generates most complex stomach organoids to date

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterIn a significant step forward in regenerative medicine, scientists at Cincinnati Child

Updated on: April 29,2024

New assembly approach generates most complex stomach organoids to date

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterIn a significant step forward in regenerative medicine, scientists at Cincinnati Child

Updated on:April 29,2024

Probiotics alone or combined with prebiotics may help ease depression

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotics either taken by themselves or when combined with prebiotics, may help to ease depression, suggests a review of the available evidence

Updated on: June 28,2024

Probiotics alone or combined with prebiotics may help ease depression

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotics either taken by themselves or when combined with prebiotics, may help to ease depression, suggests a review of the available evidence

Updated on:June 28,2024

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

Antioxidant-rich powders from blueberry, persimmon waste could be good for gut microbiota

by American Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFeeding the world's growing population in a sustainable way is no easy task. That's why scientists are exploring options for transform

Updated on: June 20,2024

Antioxidant-rich powders from blueberry, persimmon waste could be good for gut microbiota

by American Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFeeding the world's growing population in a sustainable way is no easy task. That's why scientists are exploring options for transform

Updated on:June 20,2024

Disrupted gut microbiome involved in depression, finds research

by Dr. André Schmidt and Professor Claudio De Simone , Medical XpressUncinate fasciculus (UF) tract DTI tractography. (A) Virtual dissection of UF. Green lines at the coronal slice represents the ‘AND

Updated on: April 20,2024

Disrupted gut microbiome involved in depression, finds research

by Dr. André Schmidt and Professor Claudio De Simone , Medical XpressUncinate fasciculus (UF) tract DTI tractography. (A) Virtual dissection of UF. Green lines at the coronal slice represents the ‘AND

Updated on:April 20,2024

Study provides novel platform to study how SARS-CoV-2 affects the gut

by Boston University School of MedicineCreative rendition of SARS-CoV-2 particles (not to scale). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHHow could studying gastrointest

Updated on: April 03,2024

Study provides novel platform to study how SARS-CoV-2 affects the gut

by Boston University School of MedicineCreative rendition of SARS-CoV-2 particles (not to scale). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHHow could studying gastrointest

Updated on:April 03,2024

History of gout tied to risk for BPPV, Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineA history of gout is associated with an increased risk for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and Meniere disease, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in theJo

Updated on: May 19,2024

History of gout tied to risk for BPPV, Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineA history of gout is associated with an increased risk for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and Meniere disease, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in theJo

Updated on:May 19,2024

Betting on 'golden age' of colonoscopies, private equity invests in gastro docs

by Emily Pisacreta and Emmarie HuettemanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMariel needed a new gastroenterologist.Having just moved back to San Antonio, the 30-something searched for a doctor to manage

Updated on: April 24,2024

Betting on 'golden age' of colonoscopies, private equity invests in gastro docs

by Emily Pisacreta and Emmarie HuettemanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMariel needed a new gastroenterologist.Having just moved back to San Antonio, the 30-something searched for a doctor to manage

Updated on:April 24,2024