Gastrointestinal viruses all but disappeared during COVID—but surged back two years on

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFollowing the first stay-at-home orders issued in the U.S. to curb the spread of COVID-19, gastrointestinal viruses such as no

Updated on: May 10,2024

Gastrointestinal viruses all but disappeared during COVID—but surged back two years on

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFollowing the first stay-at-home orders issued in the U.S. to curb the spread of COVID-19, gastrointestinal viruses such as no

Updated on:May 10,2024

Breaking down cancer's defenses with bacteria

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainBacteria generally have a bad reputation, as people first think of certain strains that can cause serious illnesses like pneumoni

Updated on: March 28,2024

Breaking down cancer's defenses with bacteria

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainBacteria generally have a bad reputation, as people first think of certain strains that can cause serious illnesses like pneumoni

Updated on:March 28,2024

Doctors pioneer non-invasive 'string test' for sedation-free upper gastrointestinal monitoring

by Children's Hospital ColoradoThe EnteroTracker—commonly referred to as the "string test"—is being demonstrated here by one of its creators, Children's Hospital Colorado pediatric g

Updated on: April 01,2024

Doctors pioneer non-invasive 'string test' for sedation-free upper gastrointestinal monitoring

by Children's Hospital ColoradoThe EnteroTracker—commonly referred to as the "string test"—is being demonstrated here by one of its creators, Children's Hospital Colorado pediatric g

Updated on:April 01,2024

Tackling the collateral damage from antibiotics

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryEMBL researchers and colleagues have analysed the effects of 144 antibiotics on our most common gut microbes. Their study substantially improves our unders

Updated on: June 06,2024

Tackling the collateral damage from antibiotics

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryEMBL researchers and colleagues have analysed the effects of 144 antibiotics on our most common gut microbes. Their study substantially improves our unders

Updated on:June 06,2024

'Anti-antibiotic' allows for use of antibiotics without driving resistance

by Pennsylvania State UniversityResearchers have found that an inexpensive, FDA-approved drug for treating cholesterol -- cholestyramine -- taken in conjunction with an antibiotic prevents the an

Updated on: February 21,2024

'Anti-antibiotic' allows for use of antibiotics without driving resistance

by Pennsylvania State UniversityResearchers have found that an inexpensive, FDA-approved drug for treating cholesterol -- cholestyramine -- taken in conjunction with an antibiotic prevents the an

Updated on:February 21,2024

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

Updated on: February 19,2024

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

Updated on:February 19,2024

Kūmara research offers hope for sleep-deprived parents

by University of AucklandKūmara could be a superior first food for babies, says Professor Clare Wall. Credit: University of AucklandThere's fresh hope for sleep-deprived parents, with a study

Updated on: February 19,2024

Kūmara research offers hope for sleep-deprived parents

by University of AucklandKūmara could be a superior first food for babies, says Professor Clare Wall. Credit: University of AucklandThere's fresh hope for sleep-deprived parents, with a study

Updated on:February 19,2024

Our genes shape our gut bacteria, new research shows

by University of Notre DameIn the study, published recently inScience, researchers discovered that most bacteria in the gut microbiome are heritable after looking at more than 16,000 gut mi

Updated on: May 06,2024

Our genes shape our gut bacteria, new research shows

by University of Notre DameIn the study, published recently inScience, researchers discovered that most bacteria in the gut microbiome are heritable after looking at more than 16,000 gut mi

Updated on:May 06,2024

Targeted opioid that hones in on inflamed tissues stops colitis pain without side effects

by New York UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA targeted opioid that only treats diseased tissues and spares healthy tissues relieves pain from inflammatory bowel disease without causing side ef

Updated on: February 19,2024

Targeted opioid that hones in on inflamed tissues stops colitis pain without side effects

by New York UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA targeted opioid that only treats diseased tissues and spares healthy tissues relieves pain from inflammatory bowel disease without causing side ef

Updated on:February 19,2024

Connection between immune system and brain in mice may explain why stress can worsen gut inflammation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.05.001A team of medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. and the N

Updated on: June 01,2024

Connection between immune system and brain in mice may explain why stress can worsen gut inflammation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.05.001A team of medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. and the N

Updated on:June 01,2024

Study: Online training program helps reduce colonic surgery complications around the world

byUniversity of BirminghamModified PICO graph for EAGLE study*Harmonizing of intraoperative techniques is a suite of learning materials, discussions, and operative videos that explore the challe

Updated on: January 25,2024

Study: Online training program helps reduce colonic surgery complications around the world

byUniversity of BirminghamModified PICO graph for EAGLE study*Harmonizing of intraoperative techniques is a suite of learning materials, discussions, and operative videos that explore the challe

Updated on:January 25,2024

Epidemiology of microscopic colitis: Risk of associated disorders and death

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMicroscopic colitis is the most recently recognized inflammatory condition of the large intestine in which abnormal reactions of the immun

Updated on: May 09,2024

Epidemiology of microscopic colitis: Risk of associated disorders and death

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMicroscopic colitis is the most recently recognized inflammatory condition of the large intestine in which abnormal reactions of the immun

Updated on:May 09,2024