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VTE risk up for children with inflammatory bowel disease

VTE risk up for children with inflammatory bowel disease

(HealthDay)—Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a higher risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a study published online June 27 in theJournal of Crohn's & C

VTE risk up for children with inflammatory bowel disease

(HealthDay)—Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a higher risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a study published online June 27 in theJournal of Crohn's & C
Sleep dysregulation ups risk for inflammatory bowel disease

Sleep dysregulation ups risk for inflammatory bowel disease

Short sleep duration and daytime napping appear to increase the risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Nov. 9 inAlimentary Pharmacology & Therapeuti

Sleep dysregulation ups risk for inflammatory bowel disease

Short sleep duration and daytime napping appear to increase the risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Nov. 9 inAlimentary Pharmacology & Therapeuti
Microbiome therapeutic beats placebo for recurrent C. difficile

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

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
Understanding malnutrition in vulnerable older New Zealanders

Understanding malnutrition in vulnerable older New Zealanders

by Massey UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew Massey University research that explores the eating habits of older people provides crucial insights for helping to prevent malnutrition in ageing

Understanding malnutrition in vulnerable older New Zealanders

by Massey UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew Massey University research that explores the eating habits of older people provides crucial insights for helping to prevent malnutrition in ageing
Could more coffee bring a healthier microbiome?

Could more coffee bring a healthier microbiome?

by Elizabeth Heubeck, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Debating whether or not you should have that second cup of coffee?New research that links caffeine consumption to a healthy gutmicrobiome—the

Could more coffee bring a healthier microbiome?

by Elizabeth Heubeck, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Debating whether or not you should have that second cup of coffee?New research that links caffeine consumption to a healthy gutmicrobiome—the
Gut microbiome fluctuates throughout the day and across seasons, finds study

Gut microbiome fluctuates throughout the day and across seasons, finds study

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe balance of microbes in the human gut varies substantially from morning to night and even more by season—with profound fluctuations complet

Gut microbiome fluctuates throughout the day and across seasons, finds study

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe balance of microbes in the human gut varies substantially from morning to night and even more by season—with profound fluctuations complet
Fighting intestinal infections with the body's own endocannabinoids

Fighting intestinal infections with the body's own endocannabinoids

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterThe mammalian cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2) sense endogenous endocannabinoids and plant and synthetic cannabinoids to engender a response in the host that l

Fighting intestinal infections with the body's own endocannabinoids

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterThe mammalian cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2) sense endogenous endocannabinoids and plant and synthetic cannabinoids to engender a response in the host that l
Molecule found in seafood plays role in protecting and improving cognitive function

Molecule found in seafood plays role in protecting and improving cognitive function

by Nottingham Trent UniversityThe researchers have found that TMAO makes the blood-brain barrier less leaky. Credit: Nottingham Trent UniversityResearch at Nottingham Trent University and Queen M

Molecule found in seafood plays role in protecting and improving cognitive function

by Nottingham Trent UniversityThe researchers have found that TMAO makes the blood-brain barrier less leaky. Credit: Nottingham Trent UniversityResearch at Nottingham Trent University and Queen M
Malnutrition linked to poor outcomes for hospitalized IBD patients

Malnutrition linked to poor outcomes for hospitalized IBD patients

by Elana GotkineFor hospitalized inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, malnutrition contributes to readmission, mortality, length of stay (LOS), and health care costs, according to a study publis

Malnutrition linked to poor outcomes for hospitalized IBD patients

by Elana GotkineFor hospitalized inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, malnutrition contributes to readmission, mortality, length of stay (LOS), and health care costs, according to a study publis
Outcome measure developed for Crohn's perianal fistula

Outcome measure developed for Crohn's perianal fistula

(HealthDay)—A patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) has been developed for Crohn's perianal fistula, which has good internal consistency, excellent stability, and good responsiveness and constru

Outcome measure developed for Crohn's perianal fistula

(HealthDay)—A patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) has been developed for Crohn's perianal fistula, which has good internal consistency, excellent stability, and good responsiveness and constru
Fecal microbial transplants show lack of predictability when no prior antibiotic treatment is given to recipient

Fecal microbial transplants show lack of predictability when no prior antibiotic treatment is given to recipient

by University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA fecal microbial transplant—giving a recipient fecal matter from a donor to change the recipient's gut microbial commun

Fecal microbial transplants show lack of predictability when no prior antibiotic treatment is given to recipient

by University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA fecal microbial transplant—giving a recipient fecal matter from a donor to change the recipient's gut microbial commun
Fighting off food poisoning depends on the time of day

Fighting off food poisoning depends on the time of day

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterScanning electron micrograph shows segmented filamentous bacteria attaching to the intestinal surface of a mouse. More bacteria attach during the night than durin

Fighting off food poisoning depends on the time of day

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterScanning electron micrograph shows segmented filamentous bacteria attaching to the intestinal surface of a mouse. More bacteria attach during the night than durin