A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

by University of CalgaryIntestinal dysbiosis with progressive Enterobacteriaceae enrichment in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections.a, Taxonomic composition by relative abun

Updated on: June 08,2024

A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

by University of CalgaryIntestinal dysbiosis with progressive Enterobacteriaceae enrichment in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections.a, Taxonomic composition by relative abun

Updated on:June 08,2024

Researchers discuss findings of study on alcohol-related liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThrough a unique database, KI researchers have been able to study the risk of mortality among people with liver disease caused by too much alcohol

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers discuss findings of study on alcohol-related liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThrough a unique database, KI researchers have been able to study the risk of mortality among people with liver disease caused by too much alcohol

Updated on:April 03,2024

Manipulation of gut microbiota with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk, research suggests

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been kno

Updated on: January 24,2024

Manipulation of gut microbiota with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk, research suggests

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been kno

Updated on:January 24,2024

Study unravels pathophysiological role of Dectin-1 in promoting colorectal cancer

by Tokyo University of ScienceMouse model of familial colorectal adenomatosis (ApcMin) showing significantly fewer colonic polyps in Dectin-1-deficient (Clec7a–/–) mice; B. Polyps show reduced ex

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study unravels pathophysiological role of Dectin-1 in promoting colorectal cancer

by Tokyo University of ScienceMouse model of familial colorectal adenomatosis (ApcMin) showing significantly fewer colonic polyps in Dectin-1-deficient (Clec7a–/–) mice; B. Polyps show reduced ex

Updated on:April 11,2024

Colorectal cancer: The best screening test is the one you take

by Avinash Bhakta,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Kentucky, and it often doesn't cause sympt

Updated on: June 06,2024

Colorectal cancer: The best screening test is the one you take

by Avinash Bhakta,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Kentucky, and it often doesn't cause sympt

Updated on:June 06,2024

Experts discuss benefits and risks of different guideline-approved treatment approaches for C. difficile infection

by American College of PhysiciansA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Updated on: March 12,2024

Experts discuss benefits and risks of different guideline-approved treatment approaches for C. difficile infection

by American College of PhysiciansA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Updated on:March 12,2024

Negative fecal tests tied to low risk for advanced colorectal cancer

by Lori SolomonThere was a low risk for advanced neoplasia after multiple rounds of negative fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) in people undergoing surveillance colonoscopy, according to a study publis

Updated on: June 22,2024

Negative fecal tests tied to low risk for advanced colorectal cancer

by Lori SolomonThere was a low risk for advanced neoplasia after multiple rounds of negative fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) in people undergoing surveillance colonoscopy, according to a study publis

Updated on:June 22,2024

Gene variation may be early indicator for gastric cancer

by University of ArizonaGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastroenterology(2022). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.04.031Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are hoping to catc

Updated on: June 12,2024

Gene variation may be early indicator for gastric cancer

by University of ArizonaGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastroenterology(2022). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.04.031Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are hoping to catc

Updated on:June 12,2024

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

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

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

Promising results for a new bowel cancer treatment

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreCredit: Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreA new tablet treatment called divarasib has shown it is very effective in treating a challenging type of bowel (colorectal) ca

Updated on: January 24,2024

Promising results for a new bowel cancer treatment

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreCredit: Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreA new tablet treatment called divarasib has shown it is very effective in treating a challenging type of bowel (colorectal) ca

Updated on:January 24,2024

New gut-brain link: how gut mucus could help treat brain disorders

by RMIT UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMucus is the first line of defence against bad bacteria in our gut. But could it also be part of our defence against diseases of the brain?Bacterial imb

Updated on: May 06,2024

New gut-brain link: how gut mucus could help treat brain disorders

by RMIT UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMucus is the first line of defence against bad bacteria in our gut. But could it also be part of our defence against diseases of the brain?Bacterial imb

Updated on:May 06,2024