Persistent racial, ethnic disparities found in survival rates for early-onset colon cancer

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFive-year survival for younger adults with colorectal cancer (CRC) improved only for whites between 1992 and 2013, acc

Updated on: March 13,2024 14

Persistent racial, ethnic disparities found in survival rates for early-onset colon cancer

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFive-year survival for younger adults with colorectal cancer (CRC) improved only for whites between 1992 and 2013, acc

Updated on:March 13,2024 14

A new strain of a well-known probiotic might offer help for infants' intestinal problems

by University of HelsinkiCredit: CC0 Public DomainLacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, or LGG, is the most studied probiotic bacterium in the world. However, its features are not perfect, as it is un

Updated on: April 01,2024 16

A new strain of a well-known probiotic might offer help for infants' intestinal problems

by University of HelsinkiCredit: CC0 Public DomainLacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, or LGG, is the most studied probiotic bacterium in the world. However, its features are not perfect, as it is un

Updated on:April 01,2024 16

Targeting the 'second brain' to fight diabetes

by Université catholique de LouvainPatrice Cani (UCLouvain) and Claude Knauf (INSERM) have discovered a 'jammer' that blocks communication between the gut and the brain, thus preventing p

Updated on: April 01,2024 11

Targeting the 'second brain' to fight diabetes

by Université catholique de LouvainPatrice Cani (UCLouvain) and Claude Knauf (INSERM) have discovered a 'jammer' that blocks communication between the gut and the brain, thus preventing p

Updated on:April 01,2024 11

Survey highlights growing need for psychosocial support in IBD care amid high rates of anxiety and depression

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released new data highlighting how emotional and social challenges

Updated on: June 28,2024 5

Survey highlights growing need for psychosocial support in IBD care amid high rates of anxiety and depression

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released new data highlighting how emotional and social challenges

Updated on:June 28,2024 5

Microbiologists' work adds to research on microbiome fungi and childhood disease

by Geitner Simmons,University of Nebraska-LincolnThomas and Jennifer Auchtung, a husband and wife microbiologist team in Nebraska’s Food Science and Technology Department, were part of an intern

Updated on: May 17,2024 7

Microbiologists' work adds to research on microbiome fungi and childhood disease

by Geitner Simmons,University of Nebraska-LincolnThomas and Jennifer Auchtung, a husband and wife microbiologist team in Nebraska’s Food Science and Technology Department, were part of an intern

Updated on:May 17,2024 7

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 18

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 18

Study investigates assumptions about colonoscopy accuracy

by Argonne National LaboratoryCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthIf you're over 45, chances are your doctor has told you to get screened for colorectal can

Updated on: April 20,2024 10

Study investigates assumptions about colonoscopy accuracy

by Argonne National LaboratoryCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthIf you're over 45, chances are your doctor has told you to get screened for colorectal can

Updated on:April 20,2024 10

Early introduction of gluten may prevent celiac disease in children

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIntroducing high doses of gluten from four months of age into infants' diets could prevent them from developing coeliac disease, a study h

Updated on: March 13,2024 11

Early introduction of gluten may prevent celiac disease in children

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIntroducing high doses of gluten from four months of age into infants' diets could prevent them from developing coeliac disease, a study h

Updated on:March 13,2024 11

Predicting microbial interactions in the human gut

by Ananya Sen, Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignGraduate student Veronika Dubinkina of Bioengineering, Professor of Bioengineering and Bliss facul

Updated on: March 26,2024 20

Predicting microbial interactions in the human gut

by Ananya Sen, Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignGraduate student Veronika Dubinkina of Bioengineering, Professor of Bioengineering and Bliss facul

Updated on:March 26,2024 20

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

Updated on: June 06,2024 5

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

Updated on:June 06,2024 5

What's the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a lot about this to

Updated on: June 25,2024 6

What's the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a lot about this to

Updated on:June 25,2024 6

Stigmatizing language on liver transplant center websites may discourage patients from seeking treatment

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe vast majority of liver transplant centers in the United States use language on their websites that can be considered stigmati

Updated on: March 14,2024 15

Stigmatizing language on liver transplant center websites may discourage patients from seeking treatment

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe vast majority of liver transplant centers in the United States use language on their websites that can be considered stigmati

Updated on:March 14,2024 15