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For gut microbes, not all types of fiber are created equal

For gut microbes, not all types of fiber are created equal

by Washington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that beneficial gut microbes thrive when fed specific fiber types. The rese

For gut microbes, not all types of fiber are created equal

by Washington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that beneficial gut microbes thrive when fed specific fiber types. The rese
Endoscopy within six hours does not lower mortality in GI bleed

Endoscopy within six hours does not lower mortality in GI bleed

(HealthDay)—Endoscopy within six hours versus six to 24 hours after consultation is not associated with lower 30-day mortality in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding who are at high ri

Endoscopy within six hours does not lower mortality in GI bleed

(HealthDay)—Endoscopy within six hours versus six to 24 hours after consultation is not associated with lower 30-day mortality in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding who are at high ri
Consumer Health: Who is at risk for inflammatory bowel disease?

Consumer Health: Who is at risk for inflammatory bowel disease?

by Laurel KellyMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers estimate that more than half a mill

Consumer Health: Who is at risk for inflammatory bowel disease?

by Laurel KellyMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers estimate that more than half a mill
Drug found to correct gene defect that causes immune-driven gut leakiness

Drug found to correct gene defect that causes immune-driven gut leakiness

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideAnica Sayoc-Becera (left) and Declan McCole. Credit: UCR/I. PittalwalaA team of researchers led by biomedical scientist Declan F. McCole a

Drug found to correct gene defect that causes immune-driven gut leakiness

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideAnica Sayoc-Becera (left) and Declan McCole. Credit: UCR/I. PittalwalaA team of researchers led by biomedical scientist Declan F. McCole a
Fecal microbiota transplants: Two reviews explore what's worked, what hasn't, and where we go from here

Fecal microbiota transplants: Two reviews explore what's worked, what hasn't, and where we go from here

by Cell PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainFecal microbiota transplants are the most effective and affordable treatment for recurrent infections with Clostridioides difficile, an opportunistic bacteri

Fecal microbiota transplants: Two reviews explore what's worked, what hasn't, and where we go from here

by Cell PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainFecal microbiota transplants are the most effective and affordable treatment for recurrent infections with Clostridioides difficile, an opportunistic bacteri
New technology enables wireless modulation of gut and brain neural circuits

New technology enables wireless modulation of gut and brain neural circuits

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThese flexible fibers, which are embedded with sensors and light sources, can be used to manipulate and monitor the connections between the brain and the d

New technology enables wireless modulation of gut and brain neural circuits

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThese flexible fibers, which are embedded with sensors and light sources, can be used to manipulate and monitor the connections between the brain and the d
Probiotic formula to target imbalance in gut microbiota in COVID-19

Probiotic formula to target imbalance in gut microbiota in COVID-19

by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever thought about why some people are more vulnerable to catching a virus? And why some get more severe infecti

Probiotic formula to target imbalance in gut microbiota in COVID-19

by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever thought about why some people are more vulnerable to catching a virus? And why some get more severe infecti
New growth factor for the liver identified

New growth factor for the liver identified

by Arne Claussen,Heinrich-Heine University DuesseldorfMicroscopic images of so-called human organoids with hepatocytes, which proliferate better with the help of the identified growth factor MYD

New growth factor for the liver identified

by Arne Claussen,Heinrich-Heine University DuesseldorfMicroscopic images of so-called human organoids with hepatocytes, which proliferate better with the help of the identified growth factor MYD
Research finds that molecules in vegetables can help to ease lung infection

Research finds that molecules in vegetables can help to ease lung infection

by The Francis Crick InstituteImage of the mouse lung showing endothelial cells lining the blood vessels in red and nuclei of the cells in blue. Air spaces are the dark areas of the image.

Research finds that molecules in vegetables can help to ease lung infection

by The Francis Crick InstituteImage of the mouse lung showing endothelial cells lining the blood vessels in red and nuclei of the cells in blue. Air spaces are the dark areas of the image.
Pea flour helps malnourished children regain weight and restores gut flora

Pea flour helps malnourished children regain weight and restores gut flora

by Ryan O'hare,Imperial College LondonFuture iterations of the feeds will include legumes along with other (non-milk) carbohydrate sources. This also means they could be produced locally, in

Pea flour helps malnourished children regain weight and restores gut flora

by Ryan O'hare,Imperial College LondonFuture iterations of the feeds will include legumes along with other (non-milk) carbohydrate sources. This also means they could be produced locally, in
Young people with IBD five times more likely to develop serious infections

Young people with IBD five times more likely to develop serious infections

by SAGE PublicationsCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are five times more likely than the general population to develop viral infections that can lead

Young people with IBD five times more likely to develop serious infections

by SAGE PublicationsCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are five times more likely than the general population to develop viral infections that can lead
New AI system provides the consistent endoscopic evaluation

New AI system provides the consistent endoscopic evaluation

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityFirst, we conducted cross-sectional study to create AI system for endoscopic images in ulcerative colitis. Then, we conducted prospective study to evaluate whethe

New AI system provides the consistent endoscopic evaluation

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityFirst, we conducted cross-sectional study to create AI system for endoscopic images in ulcerative colitis. Then, we conducted prospective study to evaluate whethe