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A molecular switch for stomach disease

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

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
Anti-TNF continuation after 24 weeks of pregnancy beneficial to persons with IBD, does not affect neonatal outcomes

Anti-TNF continuation after 24 weeks of pregnancy beneficial to persons with IBD, does not affect neonatal outcomes

by American College of PhysiciansMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A 10-year emulation tria

Anti-TNF continuation after 24 weeks of pregnancy beneficial to persons with IBD, does not affect neonatal outcomes

by American College of PhysiciansMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A 10-year emulation tria
Alcohol use can alter gut microbes, but not in the way you might think

Alcohol use can alter gut microbes, but not in the way you might think

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainChronic alcohol use is a major cause of liver damage and death: Approximately 30,000 persons in the United States die annually from

Alcohol use can alter gut microbes, but not in the way you might think

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainChronic alcohol use is a major cause of liver damage and death: Approximately 30,000 persons in the United States die annually from
Environmental chemicals increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Environmental chemicals increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition characterized by chronic gastrointestinal inflammation, is becoming increasingly common i

Environmental chemicals increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition characterized by chronic gastrointestinal inflammation, is becoming increasingly common i
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
Consumer Health: What's the difference between heartburn and GERD?

Consumer Health: What's the difference between heartburn and GERD?

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeartburn—that burning pain in your chest after eating certain foods or when you lie down in the evening—is a common complaint and usu

Consumer Health: What's the difference between heartburn and GERD?

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeartburn—that burning pain in your chest after eating certain foods or when you lie down in the evening—is a common complaint and usu
Chronic-inflammatory liver disease therapy with synthetic bile acid also directly affects the immune system

Chronic-inflammatory liver disease therapy with synthetic bile acid also directly affects the immune system

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePrimary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease of the bile ducts and difficult to treat. Studies conducted b

Chronic-inflammatory liver disease therapy with synthetic bile acid also directly affects the immune system

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePrimary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease of the bile ducts and difficult to treat. Studies conducted b
Physicians demystify common gastrointestinal issues

Physicians demystify common gastrointestinal issues

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf the thought of talking to your doctor—or anyone—about constipation, diarrhea, bloating, hemorrhoids, and other similar issu

Physicians demystify common gastrointestinal issues

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf the thought of talking to your doctor—or anyone—about constipation, diarrhea, bloating, hemorrhoids, and other similar issu
Proteomic analysis used to ID fecal biomarkers for IBD

Proteomic analysis used to ID fecal biomarkers for IBD

Three novel fecal biomarkers have been identified for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Aug. 30 in theJournal of Crohn's & Colitis.Roberta Vitali, P

Proteomic analysis used to ID fecal biomarkers for IBD

Three novel fecal biomarkers have been identified for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Aug. 30 in theJournal of Crohn's & Colitis.Roberta Vitali, P
With high fiber diets, more protein may mean more bloating

With high fiber diets, more protein may mean more bloating

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who eat high fiber diets are more likely to experience bloating if their high fiber diet is protein-ri

With high fiber diets, more protein may mean more bloating

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who eat high fiber diets are more likely to experience bloating if their high fiber diet is protein-ri
Case raises concern that sotatercept may be associated with serious and recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding

Case raises concern that sotatercept may be associated with serious and recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding

JANUARY 1, 2024byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhysicians should be aware of a potential serious adverse effect associated with sotatercept use. A case report detailing

Case raises concern that sotatercept may be associated with serious and recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding

JANUARY 1, 2024byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhysicians should be aware of a potential serious adverse effect associated with sotatercept use. A case report detailing