Taking probiotics alongside prescribed antibiotics could reduce damage to gut microbiome

by Microbiology SocietyProbiotics lessen some antibiotic-induced changes to the human gut microbiome. Credit: Fernández-Alonso et al.,Journal of Medical Microbiology2022Millions of antibio

Updated on: June 20,2024

Taking probiotics alongside prescribed antibiotics could reduce damage to gut microbiome

by Microbiology SocietyProbiotics lessen some antibiotic-induced changes to the human gut microbiome. Credit: Fernández-Alonso et al.,Journal of Medical Microbiology2022Millions of antibio

Updated on:June 20,2024

Recommendations provided for treatment of ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—In a new clinical guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association, recently published inGastroenterology, treatment recommendations are presented for patients with modera

Updated on: June 01,2024

Recommendations provided for treatment of ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—In a new clinical guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association, recently published inGastroenterology, treatment recommendations are presented for patients with modera

Updated on:June 01,2024

Dual-action antibiotic found that kills C. difficile, preventing reinfections

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressC. difficile spore (gold) emerging from a bacterium (turquoise). Credit: Jeshina Janardhanan and Yuanyuan QianA team of biochemists at the University of Notre Dame has fou

Updated on: June 22,2024

Dual-action antibiotic found that kills C. difficile, preventing reinfections

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressC. difficile spore (gold) emerging from a bacterium (turquoise). Credit: Jeshina Janardhanan and Yuanyuan QianA team of biochemists at the University of Notre Dame has fou

Updated on:June 22,2024

Scientists report gastrointestinal manifestations and mechanisms of COVID-19

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaThe potential faecal-oral transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Credit: GUO MengRecently, Prof. Zhu Shu from University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) o

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists report gastrointestinal manifestations and mechanisms of COVID-19

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaThe potential faecal-oral transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Credit: GUO MengRecently, Prof. Zhu Shu from University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) o

Updated on:June 03,2024

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

Using the gut-brain connection to impact brain health and disease

by Society for NeuroscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch on gut-brain communication via the immune system may help in the development of novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. The f

Updated on: May 29,2024

Using the gut-brain connection to impact brain health and disease

by Society for NeuroscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch on gut-brain communication via the immune system may help in the development of novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. The f

Updated on:May 29,2024

Scientists map entire human gut at single cell resolution

by University of North Carolina Health CareProtein MUC5b (red) in crypt-resident goblet cells; MUC2 (green) in all goblet cells. Credit: Magness Lab, UNC School of MedicineIf you get nervous, you

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists map entire human gut at single cell resolution

by University of North Carolina Health CareProtein MUC5b (red) in crypt-resident goblet cells; MUC2 (green) in all goblet cells. Credit: Magness Lab, UNC School of MedicineIf you get nervous, you

Updated on:June 03,2024

Improvements in care could save the lives of more acute bowel obstruction patients

by Rebecca Ferguson,University of SheffieldMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0"Delay i

Updated on: June 20,2024

Improvements in care could save the lives of more acute bowel obstruction patients

by Rebecca Ferguson,University of SheffieldMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0"Delay i

Updated on:June 20,2024

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

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

Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux disease

Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux diseaseby Lori SolomonAntireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA) cuts short-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms in two-thirds

Updated on: January 24,2024

Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux disease

Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux diseaseby Lori SolomonAntireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA) cuts short-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms in two-thirds

Updated on:January 24,2024

Evaluating esophageal hypervigilance and symptom anxiety

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.06.023Measuring levels of hypervigilance and symptom-specific anxiety may improve healthcare provi

Updated on: May 28,2024

Evaluating esophageal hypervigilance and symptom anxiety

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.06.023Measuring levels of hypervigilance and symptom-specific anxiety may improve healthcare provi

Updated on:May 28,2024