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

All gas, no brakes: Testosterone may act as 'brake pedal' on immune response

by West Virginia UniversityJonathan Busada, a researcher with the WVU School of Medicine and Cancer Institute, has investigated the role that hormones play in male and female inflammatory respons

Updated on: March 12,2024

All gas, no brakes: Testosterone may act as 'brake pedal' on immune response

by West Virginia UniversityJonathan Busada, a researcher with the WVU School of Medicine and Cancer Institute, has investigated the role that hormones play in male and female inflammatory respons

Updated on:March 12,2024

Microbiome: Certain gut microbes may warn of Alzheimer's disease long before the first symptoms begin

by Catherine Purse,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWhat if the microbes in your gut could act as an early warning system, alerting you that you could be developing Alzheimer's dise

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbiome: Certain gut microbes may warn of Alzheimer's disease long before the first symptoms begin

by Catherine Purse,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWhat if the microbes in your gut could act as an early warning system, alerting you that you could be developing Alzheimer's dise

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

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

Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainElevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac d

Updated on: May 26,2024

Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainElevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac d

Updated on:May 26,2024

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

Updated on: March 27,2024

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

Updated on:March 27,2024

AI that classifies colorectal polyps proves useful in the clinic

by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a 2020 study, researchers at Dartmouth's and Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Norris Cotton Cancer Center developed artificia

Updated on: May 26,2024

AI that classifies colorectal polyps proves useful in the clinic

by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a 2020 study, researchers at Dartmouth's and Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Norris Cotton Cancer Center developed artificia

Updated on:May 26,2024

Hydrogen generated by Si-based agent attenuates inflammation in ulcerative colitis mouse model

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1. Amount of hydrogen generated per 1 g of the mouse gastrointestinal tract in the control group compared with in the mice given the silicon (Si)-based agent. Credit:&nbsp

Updated on: June 14,2024

Hydrogen generated by Si-based agent attenuates inflammation in ulcerative colitis mouse model

by Osaka UniversityFig. 1. Amount of hydrogen generated per 1 g of the mouse gastrointestinal tract in the control group compared with in the mice given the silicon (Si)-based agent. Credit:&nbsp

Updated on:June 14,2024

Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease doesn't always work; new study uncovers why

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 70,000 children in the United States and the prevalence is rising. In fact, 25% o

Updated on: March 12,2024

Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease doesn't always work; new study uncovers why

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 70,000 children in the United States and the prevalence is rising. In fact, 25% o

Updated on:March 12,2024

Using artificial intelligence to assess ulcerative colitis

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThe captured endoscopic images were transferred to the DNUC. Superimposed images were created from the original endoscopic image by filling in the tiles with a sp

Updated on: May 21,2024

Using artificial intelligence to assess ulcerative colitis

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThe captured endoscopic images were transferred to the DNUC. Superimposed images were created from the original endoscopic image by filling in the tiles with a sp

Updated on:May 21,2024

Risk for COVID-19 increased for adults taking PPIs

(HealthDay)—Adults taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have an increased risk for having a positive COVID-19 test, with evidence of a dose-response relationship, according to a study published online

Updated on: June 20,2024

Risk for COVID-19 increased for adults taking PPIs

(HealthDay)—Adults taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have an increased risk for having a positive COVID-19 test, with evidence of a dose-response relationship, according to a study published online

Updated on:June 20,2024