CRP can help assess severity of acute ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—A C-reactive protein (CRP) cutoff is a sensitive and practical alternative to erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) as a criterion to help determine ulcerative colitis (UC) activity, accord

Updated on: February 21,2024

CRP can help assess severity of acute ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—A C-reactive protein (CRP) cutoff is a sensitive and practical alternative to erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) as a criterion to help determine ulcerative colitis (UC) activity, accord

Updated on:February 21,2024

New perspectives on treating gallbladder inflammation

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityManagement strategies for ischemic cholecystitis. PTGD, percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage. Credit:eGastroenterology(2023). DOI: 10.1136/eg

Updated on: January 25,2024

New perspectives on treating gallbladder inflammation

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityManagement strategies for ischemic cholecystitis. PTGD, percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage. Credit:eGastroenterology(2023). DOI: 10.1136/eg

Updated on:January 25,2024

C-section babies have microbiome deficit, but catch up over time

(HealthDay)—Infants born by cesarean section initially have less diverse gut bacteria than those delivered vaginally, but they catch up within a few years, new research reveals.The researchers also fo

Updated on: May 28,2024

C-section babies have microbiome deficit, but catch up over time

(HealthDay)—Infants born by cesarean section initially have less diverse gut bacteria than those delivered vaginally, but they catch up within a few years, new research reveals.The researchers also fo

Updated on:May 28,2024

Presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting

Presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meetingby Beth GilbertTheannual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterologywas held from Oct. 20 to 25 in Vancouv

Updated on: January 24,2024

Presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting

Presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meetingby Beth GilbertTheannual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterologywas held from Oct. 20 to 25 in Vancouv

Updated on:January 24,2024

Study finds 'virtual biopsy' allows doctors to accurately diagnose precancerous pancreatic cysts

by Alexis Shaw,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: The Ohio State UniversityResearch from doctors at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds a new "virtual biopsy" allows th

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds 'virtual biopsy' allows doctors to accurately diagnose precancerous pancreatic cysts

by Alexis Shaw,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: The Ohio State UniversityResearch from doctors at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds a new "virtual biopsy" allows th

Updated on:April 11,2024

Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorder

Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorderby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSAD FMT modulates basal stress hormone corticosterone plasma levels. (A) Basal plasma corticosterone is

Updated on: January 24,2024

Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorder

Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorderby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSAD FMT modulates basal stress hormone corticosterone plasma levels. (A) Basal plasma corticosterone is

Updated on:January 24,2024

Bloating common issue among Americans, study reports

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.10.031Nearly 1 in 7 Americans experience bloating on a

Updated on: April 23,2024

Bloating common issue among Americans, study reports

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.10.031Nearly 1 in 7 Americans experience bloating on a

Updated on:April 23,2024

Scientists peel away the mystery of JAK enzymes, which play roles in everything from eczema to ulcerative colitis

Updated on: March 17,2025

Scientists peel away the mystery of JAK enzymes, which play roles in everything from eczema to ulcerative colitis

Updated on:March 17,2025

What Is a Stress Ulcer?

What Is a Stress Ulcer?Also Known as Stress Ulceration or Stress-Induced GastritisByAshley Olivine, Ph.D., MPHPublished on April 01, 2022Medically reviewed byJane Kim, MDAn ulc

Updated on: March 26,2024

What Is a Stress Ulcer?

What Is a Stress Ulcer?Also Known as Stress Ulceration or Stress-Induced GastritisByAshley Olivine, Ph.D., MPHPublished on April 01, 2022Medically reviewed byJane Kim, MDAn ulc

Updated on:March 26,2024

Human microbiota modeling system can predict individual sensitivity to food additives

byPasteur InstituteSection of intestinal tissue with staining of immune cells. Credit: Héloïse RytterWidely used by the food industry, emulsifiers—a type of food additive—are found in many daily

Updated on: February 20,2025

Human microbiota modeling system can predict individual sensitivity to food additives

byPasteur InstituteSection of intestinal tissue with staining of immune cells. Credit: Héloïse RytterWidely used by the food industry, emulsifiers—a type of food additive—are found in many daily

Updated on:February 20,2025

PCR panels reduce costs, hospitalizations and antibiotic use for acute GI infections

by American Society for MicrobiologyAdjusted mean health care cost of index visit, 30-day AGE-related follow-up, and index visit + 30-day AGE-related follow-up among acute infectious gastroenteri

Updated on: June 06,2024

PCR panels reduce costs, hospitalizations and antibiotic use for acute GI infections

by American Society for MicrobiologyAdjusted mean health care cost of index visit, 30-day AGE-related follow-up, and index visit + 30-day AGE-related follow-up among acute infectious gastroenteri

Updated on:June 06,2024

Stimulating the ear's pressure points could help treat chronic abdominal pain in children and adolescents

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA type of acupressure focused on pressure points in the ear could be a promising treatment for functional abdominal pain d

Updated on: July 02,2024

Stimulating the ear's pressure points could help treat chronic abdominal pain in children and adolescents

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA type of acupressure focused on pressure points in the ear could be a promising treatment for functional abdominal pain d

Updated on:July 02,2024