Researchers develop mobile app to help diabetic patients monitor foot health

by Nanyang Technological University(L-R) Tan Tock Seng Hospital Senior Consultant Dr. Liew Huiling, NTU's Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) and Head of Psychology at NTU's S

Updated on: March 19,2024

Researchers develop mobile app to help diabetic patients monitor foot health

by Nanyang Technological University(L-R) Tan Tock Seng Hospital Senior Consultant Dr. Liew Huiling, NTU's Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) and Head of Psychology at NTU's S

Updated on:March 19,2024

Evaluating colonoscopy retroflexion in practice

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA colonoscopy maneuver to better detect polyps in the right colon is often poorly preformed in practice, according to a Northwestern

Updated on: June 08,2024

Evaluating colonoscopy retroflexion in practice

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA colonoscopy maneuver to better detect polyps in the right colon is often poorly preformed in practice, according to a Northwestern

Updated on:June 08,2024

Novel hybrid operation to treat gastrointestinal bleeding caused by portal vein obstruction

by KeAi Communications Co.Credit: The AuthorsThe portal vein is responsible for collecting blood from the stomach, intestines, and spleen, and transporting it into the liver. However, in some cases, t

Updated on: April 29,2024

Novel hybrid operation to treat gastrointestinal bleeding caused by portal vein obstruction

by KeAi Communications Co.Credit: The AuthorsThe portal vein is responsible for collecting blood from the stomach, intestines, and spleen, and transporting it into the liver. However, in some cases, t

Updated on:April 29,2024

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

Expert explains familial adenomatous polyposis

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageCancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum, often referred to together as colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in b

Updated on: March 12,2024

Expert explains familial adenomatous polyposis

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageCancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum, often referred to together as colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in b

Updated on:March 12,2024

Small intestine found to adapt its size according to nutrient intake

by University of CopenhagenThe activin signaling pathway control turnover of intestinal cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44553-9Resizing of the intes

Updated on: March 05,2024

Small intestine found to adapt its size according to nutrient intake

by University of CopenhagenThe activin signaling pathway control turnover of intestinal cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44553-9Resizing of the intes

Updated on:March 05,2024

Experts examine the safety of probiotics

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit:Gut Microbes(2023). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2023.2185034Scientific evidence assessing the benefits and risks of pr

Updated on: March 12,2024

Experts examine the safety of probiotics

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit:Gut Microbes(2023). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2023.2185034Scientific evidence assessing the benefits and risks of pr

Updated on:March 12,2024

Crohn's disease study identifies genetic variant with potential to personalize treatment

by University of ExeterHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaThe largest study ever to look at why an expensive and co

Updated on: June 01,2024

Crohn's disease study identifies genetic variant with potential to personalize treatment

by University of ExeterHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaThe largest study ever to look at why an expensive and co

Updated on:June 01,2024

It takes cellular teamwork to heal the intestine

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have uncovered a more detailed picture of how the intestinal epithelium—the lining of the intestine

Updated on: March 26,2024

It takes cellular teamwork to heal the intestine

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have uncovered a more detailed picture of how the intestinal epithelium—the lining of the intestine

Updated on:March 26,2024

A molecular switch for stomach disease

by University of Erlangen-NurembergImmune receptor TLR5 is activated by type IV secretion protein CagL from H. pylori. This leads to a signal cascade, which in turn leads to messenger substances

Updated on: May 11,2024

A molecular switch for stomach disease

by University of Erlangen-NurembergImmune receptor TLR5 is activated by type IV secretion protein CagL from H. pylori. This leads to a signal cascade, which in turn leads to messenger substances

Updated on:May 11,2024

Potential new heartburn drug studied at VUMC

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterMichael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc, director of the Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Credit: Vander

Updated on: March 26,2024

Potential new heartburn drug studied at VUMC

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterMichael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc, director of the Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Credit: Vander

Updated on:March 26,2024

New knowledge on lymphoid cell maturity could lead to more effective IBD therapies

by Karolinska InstitutetMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A research group at Karolinska In

Updated on: May 29,2024

New knowledge on lymphoid cell maturity could lead to more effective IBD therapies

by Karolinska InstitutetMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A research group at Karolinska In

Updated on:May 29,2024