Crohn's disease has no cure, but new treatments bring hope

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCrohn's Disease byNick YoungsonCC BY-SA 3.0Alpha Stock ImagesAnyone newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease likely has a lot of questions—an

Updated on: June 01,2024 6

Crohn's disease has no cure, but new treatments bring hope

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCrohn's Disease byNick YoungsonCC BY-SA 3.0Alpha Stock ImagesAnyone newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease likely has a lot of questions—an

Updated on:June 01,2024 6

Right-sided colon cancer patients have poorer survival than those with left-sided disease

by American College of SurgeonsKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHORLANDO (July 23, 2018): Patients with colorectal cancer tumors on the right side may have poorer five-year surviv

Updated on: May 07,2024 16

Right-sided colon cancer patients have poorer survival than those with left-sided disease

by American College of SurgeonsKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHORLANDO (July 23, 2018): Patients with colorectal cancer tumors on the right side may have poorer five-year surviv

Updated on:May 07,2024 16

Researchers discover the role of intestinal fibrosis in inflammatory bowel disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Intestinal fibrosis is a

Updated on: April 09,2024 14

Researchers discover the role of intestinal fibrosis in inflammatory bowel disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Intestinal fibrosis is a

Updated on:April 09,2024 14

Vibrating capsule doubles the ability for constipation sufferers to defecate without drugs

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA vibrating capsule designed to stir the colon to action appears to double the ability for adults struggling with debil

Updated on: March 12,2024 17

Vibrating capsule doubles the ability for constipation sufferers to defecate without drugs

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA vibrating capsule designed to stir the colon to action appears to double the ability for adults struggling with debil

Updated on:March 12,2024 17

Exploring how genetics affects the functions of the gut microbiome

by Chris Dawson,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cornell scientists is exploring how human genetics impacts functions of the gut microbiome, and is expanding

Updated on: May 21,2024 7

Exploring how genetics affects the functions of the gut microbiome

by Chris Dawson,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cornell scientists is exploring how human genetics impacts functions of the gut microbiome, and is expanding

Updated on:May 21,2024 7

AGA recommends change in testing protocol for cirrhosis patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients with cirrhosis, or permanent liver damage, are at higher risk for coagulation disorders, which impact your body's

Updated on: February 21,2024 9

AGA recommends change in testing protocol for cirrhosis patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients with cirrhosis, or permanent liver damage, are at higher risk for coagulation disorders, which impact your body's

Updated on:February 21,2024 9

New research lays groundwork for personalized dietary supplements

New research lays groundwork for personalized dietary supplementsbyUniversity of ViennaExperimental design: After 1 h of anaerobic incubation of human stool samples with mesoporous silica nanopa

Updated on: January 24,2024 11

New research lays groundwork for personalized dietary supplements

New research lays groundwork for personalized dietary supplementsbyUniversity of ViennaExperimental design: After 1 h of anaerobic incubation of human stool samples with mesoporous silica nanopa

Updated on:January 24,2024 11

Yeasts as triggers of altered immune responses in inflammatory bowel disease

by Frederike Buhse,Kiel UniversityThe yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as baker's yeast, is one of the yeasts that can drive the altered immune response in Crohn's disease, acc

Updated on: June 08,2024 5

Yeasts as triggers of altered immune responses in inflammatory bowel disease

by Frederike Buhse,Kiel UniversityThe yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as baker's yeast, is one of the yeasts that can drive the altered immune response in Crohn's disease, acc

Updated on:June 08,2024 5

New research paper supports using microbiome data to develop potential probiotic therapies

by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new paper published by the journalGastroenterology, researchers from University Hospitals (UH) Clevela

Updated on: April 29,2024 20

New research paper supports using microbiome data to develop potential probiotic therapies

by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new paper published by the journalGastroenterology, researchers from University Hospitals (UH) Clevela

Updated on:April 29,2024 20

New guideline recommends blood and stool tests for monitoring ulcerative colitis

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn new evidence-based guidelines, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recommends non-invasive biomarkers

Updated on: April 24,2024 20

New guideline recommends blood and stool tests for monitoring ulcerative colitis

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn new evidence-based guidelines, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recommends non-invasive biomarkers

Updated on:April 24,2024 20

Revealing the logic of the body's 'second brain'

by Matt Davenport,Michigan State UniversityA network of glial cells, the logic gates of the gut’s nervous system, are seen in this micrograph. The cells — the dark orbs enveloped in gray — have

Updated on: June 08,2024 8

Revealing the logic of the body's 'second brain'

by Matt Davenport,Michigan State UniversityA network of glial cells, the logic gates of the gut’s nervous system, are seen in this micrograph. The cells — the dark orbs enveloped in gray — have

Updated on:June 08,2024 8

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

Updated on: April 29,2024 19

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

Updated on:April 29,2024 19