A rare genetic spotlight on health disparities for inflammatory bowel disease

by Catherine Barzler,Georgia Institute of TechnologyMinor allele frequencies of rare variants across European and African cohorts. Bars show MAF of the 25 rare variants reported to be causal for

Updated on: January 24,2024 24

A rare genetic spotlight on health disparities for inflammatory bowel disease

by Catherine Barzler,Georgia Institute of TechnologyMinor allele frequencies of rare variants across European and African cohorts. Bars show MAF of the 25 rare variants reported to be causal for

Updated on:January 24,2024 24

Scientists develop compound that reverses gut inflammation in mice

by Salk InstituteSalk researchers discovered the compound FexD can treat intestinal inflammation in mice. Mice with symptoms similar to inflammatory bowel disease had changes to the cells lining

Updated on: June 03,2024 4

Scientists develop compound that reverses gut inflammation in mice

by Salk InstituteSalk researchers discovered the compound FexD can treat intestinal inflammation in mice. Mice with symptoms similar to inflammatory bowel disease had changes to the cells lining

Updated on:June 03,2024 4

Researchers show zinc plays a key role in inflammatory bowel disease and 'leaky gut'

by King's College LondonEffects of zinc deficiency and I3C treatment on intestinal integrity in the DSS-induced IBD mouse model.aSchematic representation of the experimental sched

Updated on: April 07,2024 11

Researchers show zinc plays a key role in inflammatory bowel disease and 'leaky gut'

by King's College LondonEffects of zinc deficiency and I3C treatment on intestinal integrity in the DSS-induced IBD mouse model.aSchematic representation of the experimental sched

Updated on:April 07,2024 11

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 16

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 16

Irritable bowel syndrome following gastroenteritis may last 4+ years in around half of those affected

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS)—characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habit—may last 4 or more years following a b

Updated on: July 17,2024 0

Irritable bowel syndrome following gastroenteritis may last 4+ years in around half of those affected

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS)—characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habit—may last 4 or more years following a b

Updated on:July 17,2024 0

2001 to 2018 saw increase in estimated prevalence of IBD in seniors

During 2001 to 2018, the overall estimated prevalence of Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis increased among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries, with a higher increase seen among non-Hispanic Bla

Updated on: February 21,2024 16

2001 to 2018 saw increase in estimated prevalence of IBD in seniors

During 2001 to 2018, the overall estimated prevalence of Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis increased among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries, with a higher increase seen among non-Hispanic Bla

Updated on:February 21,2024 16

AGA releases evidence-based principles to guide creation of national colorectal cancer screening approach

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association today released a series of evidence-based position statements that amount

Updated on: May 28,2024 4

AGA releases evidence-based principles to guide creation of national colorectal cancer screening approach

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association today released a series of evidence-based position statements that amount

Updated on:May 28,2024 4

The surprising origin of a deadly hospital infection

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainHospital staff spend a significant amount of time working to protect patients from acquiring infections while they are being cared for in the hos

Updated on: April 02,2024 16

The surprising origin of a deadly hospital infection

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainHospital staff spend a significant amount of time working to protect patients from acquiring infections while they are being cared for in the hos

Updated on:April 02,2024 16

Another secret of fibromyalgia discovered in microbiome

by McGill University Health CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAffecting up to four percent of the population and mostly women, fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes pain, fatigue and cognit

Updated on: March 26,2024 20

Another secret of fibromyalgia discovered in microbiome

by McGill University Health CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAffecting up to four percent of the population and mostly women, fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes pain, fatigue and cognit

Updated on:March 26,2024 20

Pre-transplant microbiome sets the stage for graft-versus-host disease

by Sabrina Richards,Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.06.024Bone marrow transplants have saved the lives of thousands

Updated on: April 01,2024 17

Pre-transplant microbiome sets the stage for graft-versus-host disease

by Sabrina Richards,Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.06.024Bone marrow transplants have saved the lives of thousands

Updated on:April 01,2024 17

Consuming grapes modulates the human microbiome with potential benefits for health

by California Table Grape CommissionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe results of a human study published inScientific Reportsinvestigated the potential of grapes to modulate the human m

Updated on: May 23,2024 8

Consuming grapes modulates the human microbiome with potential benefits for health

by California Table Grape CommissionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe results of a human study published inScientific Reportsinvestigated the potential of grapes to modulate the human m

Updated on:May 23,2024 8

What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

by Deep Jyoti Bhuyan,The ConversationCredit: Alesia Kozik/Pixabay, CC BYMany of us are familiar with probiotics, such as certain yogurts and fermented foods, full of "good" bacteria th

Updated on: May 23,2024 4

What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

by Deep Jyoti Bhuyan,The ConversationCredit: Alesia Kozik/Pixabay, CC BYMany of us are familiar with probiotics, such as certain yogurts and fermented foods, full of "good" bacteria th

Updated on:May 23,2024 4