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3-D 'mini-gut' model reflects autoimmune response to gluten in celiac patient tissue

3-D 'mini-gut' model reflects autoimmune response to gluten in celiac patient tissue

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn pursuit of a novel tool for the research and treatment of celiac disease, scientists at the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Ce

3-D 'mini-gut' model reflects autoimmune response to gluten in celiac patient tissue

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn pursuit of a novel tool for the research and treatment of celiac disease, scientists at the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Ce
Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease doesn't always work; new study uncovers why

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

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

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

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
Risk for COVID-19 increased for adults taking PPIs

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

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
Blood biomarker predicts complicated Crohn's disease years before diagnosis: Study

Blood biomarker predicts complicated Crohn's disease years before diagnosis: Study

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthAn international team

Blood biomarker predicts complicated Crohn's disease years before diagnosis: Study

by Jim Oldfield,University of TorontoIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthAn international team
People with advanced bowel cancer are less likely to have participated in cancer screenings

People with advanced bowel cancer are less likely to have participated in cancer screenings

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA collaboration between a team at King's College London led by Peter Sasieni and a QMUL-based group led by Stephen Duffy collected data fr

People with advanced bowel cancer are less likely to have participated in cancer screenings

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA collaboration between a team at King's College London led by Peter Sasieni and a QMUL-based group led by Stephen Duffy collected data fr
Acupuncture may aid irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea

Acupuncture may aid irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea

by Lori SolomonAcupuncture is safe and feasible for patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D), according to a pilot study published online Dec. 29 inJAMA Network Open.Ling-Yu

Acupuncture may aid irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea

by Lori SolomonAcupuncture is safe and feasible for patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D), according to a pilot study published online Dec. 29 inJAMA Network Open.Ling-Yu
Using artificial intelligence to assess ulcerative colitis

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

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
Study suggests foods like licorice can be used to 'landscape' your gut

Study suggests foods like licorice can be used to 'landscape' your gut

by Paul SissonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at San Diego State University suggests that ancient viruses called biophages may be just the set of garden tools needed to cultivate

Study suggests foods like licorice can be used to 'landscape' your gut

by Paul SissonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at San Diego State University suggests that ancient viruses called biophages may be just the set of garden tools needed to cultivate
Changes in gut microbiome in longitudinal study of infants precede onset of celiac disease

Changes in gut microbiome in longitudinal study of infants precede onset of celiac disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBy implementing a long-term, prospective approach to the development of celiac disease, a collaborative group of researchers has

Changes in gut microbiome in longitudinal study of infants precede onset of celiac disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBy implementing a long-term, prospective approach to the development of celiac disease, a collaborative group of researchers has
Study finds gut bacteria can make blood pressure medication less effective

Study finds gut bacteria can make blood pressure medication less effective

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoDr. Tao Yang, an assistant professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, is the study’s first and lead author. Credit: University of ToledoA n

Study finds gut bacteria can make blood pressure medication less effective

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoDr. Tao Yang, an assistant professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, is the study’s first and lead author. Credit: University of ToledoA n
Capsule-sized ingestible biobatteries could allow new view of digestive system

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

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