Colorectal cancer in context: How the food environment affects the gut

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is expected to claim more than52,000 American lives in 2022, and if this year

Updated on: June 08,2024

Colorectal cancer in context: How the food environment affects the gut

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is expected to claim more than52,000 American lives in 2022, and if this year

Updated on:June 08,2024

Minimally invasive diagnostic biomarker strategy successful in detecting early esophageal cancer

by Caslon Hatch,Johns Hopkins UniversityIntermediate magnification micrograph of an intramucosal esophageal adenocarcinoma, a type of esophageal cancer. H&E stain. Endoscopic mucosal resecti

Updated on: May 17,2024

Minimally invasive diagnostic biomarker strategy successful in detecting early esophageal cancer

by Caslon Hatch,Johns Hopkins UniversityIntermediate magnification micrograph of an intramucosal esophageal adenocarcinoma, a type of esophageal cancer. H&E stain. Endoscopic mucosal resecti

Updated on:May 17,2024

Study shows melatonin, commonly used to improve sleep, can aggravate bowel inflammation

by Ricardo Muniz,FAPESPMelatonin (MLT) potentiates the acute inflammation in experimental colitis.Intestinal inflammation was induced by exposure to 3% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) in drin

Updated on: April 20,2024

Study shows melatonin, commonly used to improve sleep, can aggravate bowel inflammation

by Ricardo Muniz,FAPESPMelatonin (MLT) potentiates the acute inflammation in experimental colitis.Intestinal inflammation was induced by exposure to 3% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) in drin

Updated on:April 20,2024

Developing a less invasive test for inflammatory bowel disease

by American Chemical SocietySymbolic representation of IgA1 and IgA2 glycosylation. The acronyms HYT, LSL, TPL, LAG(C/Y), and MAG(C/Y), which refer to the different glycopeptides, come from the f

Updated on: June 06,2024

Developing a less invasive test for inflammatory bowel disease

by American Chemical SocietySymbolic representation of IgA1 and IgA2 glycosylation. The acronyms HYT, LSL, TPL, LAG(C/Y), and MAG(C/Y), which refer to the different glycopeptides, come from the f

Updated on:June 06,2024

New guidelines address treatment of anorectal abscess, anal fistula, and rectovaginal fistula

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has issued updated guidelines for physicians, published inDiseases of the Colon &a

Updated on: April 24,2024

New guidelines address treatment of anorectal abscess, anal fistula, and rectovaginal fistula

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has issued updated guidelines for physicians, published inDiseases of the Colon &a

Updated on:April 24,2024

Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation beneficial in pediatric IBD

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients with mild-to-moderate inflammatory bowel disease, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (ta-VNS) attenuates signs and symptoms of disease, according t

Updated on: January 24,2024

Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation beneficial in pediatric IBD

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients with mild-to-moderate inflammatory bowel disease, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (ta-VNS) attenuates signs and symptoms of disease, according t

Updated on:January 24,2024

Crosstalk between immune and intestinal stem cells may help maintain a healthy gut

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsFrom a molecular perspective, the gut is a noisy place, where all manner of human and microbial c

Updated on: April 12,2024

Crosstalk between immune and intestinal stem cells may help maintain a healthy gut

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsFrom a molecular perspective, the gut is a noisy place, where all manner of human and microbial c

Updated on:April 12,2024

Acid reflux affects nearly a third of US adults weekly

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a digestive disorder that causes heartburn and other uncomfortable symptoms, may affect nearly a thi

Updated on: May 10,2024

Acid reflux affects nearly a third of US adults weekly

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a digestive disorder that causes heartburn and other uncomfortable symptoms, may affect nearly a thi

Updated on:May 10,2024

Gut microbiome variations could predict colorectal cancer risk, new study finds

Gut microbiome variations could predict colorectal cancer risk, new study findsby United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has identified significant variations in the gut

Updated on: January 24,2024

Gut microbiome variations could predict colorectal cancer risk, new study finds

Gut microbiome variations could predict colorectal cancer risk, new study findsby United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has identified significant variations in the gut

Updated on:January 24,2024

New research identifies who should be offered testing for celiac disease

by University of BristolSummary graph of risk of bias. Credit: DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258501Targeted testing of individuals with a range of signs and symptoms could improve diagnosis of celia

Updated on: April 29,2024

New research identifies who should be offered testing for celiac disease

by University of BristolSummary graph of risk of bias. Credit: DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258501Targeted testing of individuals with a range of signs and symptoms could improve diagnosis of celia

Updated on:April 29,2024

Antibiotics can lead to fungal infection because of disruption to the gut's immune system

by University of BirminghamCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Patients prescribed antibiotics in hospital are more likely to get fungal infections because of disruption to the immune system in t

Updated on: June 06,2024

Antibiotics can lead to fungal infection because of disruption to the gut's immune system

by University of BirminghamCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Patients prescribed antibiotics in hospital are more likely to get fungal infections because of disruption to the immune system in t

Updated on:June 06,2024

Fungi that live in the gut influence health and disease

by University of Utah Health SciencesThe fungus Candida albicans, a type of yeast, lives in the gut microbiota and plays a role in health and gastrointestinal disease. The scanning electron micro

Updated on: May 23,2024

Fungi that live in the gut influence health and disease

by University of Utah Health SciencesThe fungus Candida albicans, a type of yeast, lives in the gut microbiota and plays a role in health and gastrointestinal disease. The scanning electron micro

Updated on:May 23,2024