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Novel hybrid operation to treat gastrointestinal bleeding caused by portal vein obstruction

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

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
New drug shows real promise against celiac disease

New drug shows real promise against celiac disease

by Amy NortonAn experimental drug can prevent intestinal damage caused by celiac disease, an early trial has found—raising hopes that it could become the first medication for the serious digestive dis

New drug shows real promise against celiac disease

by Amy NortonAn experimental drug can prevent intestinal damage caused by celiac disease, an early trial has found—raising hopes that it could become the first medication for the serious digestive dis
A rare genetic spotlight on health disparities for inflammatory bowel disease

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

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
Researchers find potential new target against colorectal cancer

Researchers find potential new target against colorectal cancer

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityAnna Means, PhD, R. Daniel Beauchamp, MD, and colleagues are studying a group of proteins that are essential to the growth of colorectal cancer tumors. Credit

Researchers find potential new target against colorectal cancer

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityAnna Means, PhD, R. Daniel Beauchamp, MD, and colleagues are studying a group of proteins that are essential to the growth of colorectal cancer tumors. Credit
A regimen for treating environmental enteric dysfunction

A regimen for treating environmental enteric dysfunction

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHistology and transcriptomic hallmarks in children with EED. Representative images from whole slide images from (A) BEECH (EED) cohort and (B) US controls (Ctl). Zoomed-in

A regimen for treating environmental enteric dysfunction

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHistology and transcriptomic hallmarks in children with EED. Representative images from whole slide images from (A) BEECH (EED) cohort and (B) US controls (Ctl). Zoomed-in
How T cell-derived interleukin-22 promotes antibacterial defense of colonic crypts

How T cell-derived interleukin-22 promotes antibacterial defense of colonic crypts

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Jody Potter, University of Alabama at BirminghamIntestinal epithelial cells line the inner wall of the gut, creating a barrier to danger

How T cell-derived interleukin-22 promotes antibacterial defense of colonic crypts

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Jody Potter, University of Alabama at BirminghamIntestinal epithelial cells line the inner wall of the gut, creating a barrier to danger
Engineered yeast probiotic developed to treat inflammatory bowel disease

Engineered yeast probiotic developed to treat inflammatory bowel disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The world of microbes

Engineered yeast probiotic developed to treat inflammatory bowel disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The world of microbes
What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

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

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
To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMicroscopic image of the small bowel—the site of inflammation in Crohn's disease. Credit: Charles NgChanges in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bact

To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMicroscopic image of the small bowel—the site of inflammation in Crohn's disease. Credit: Charles NgChanges in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bact
Scientists develop compound that reverses gut inflammation in mice

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

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
Age and aging have critical effects on the gut microbiome

Age and aging have critical effects on the gut microbiome

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterA new study led by Ruchi Mathur, MD, found that aging produces significant changes in the microbiome of the human small intestine. Credit: Cedars-SinaiResearchers at

Age and aging have critical effects on the gut microbiome

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterA new study led by Ruchi Mathur, MD, found that aging produces significant changes in the microbiome of the human small intestine. Credit: Cedars-SinaiResearchers at
Gold may hold the secret to treating inflammatory bowel disease

Gold may hold the secret to treating inflammatory bowel disease

by KeAi Communications Co.Synthesis of Au25 nanoclusters and the treatment process for colitis in mice. Credit: Fei WangInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), also known as "green cancer," is a c

Gold may hold the secret to treating inflammatory bowel disease

by KeAi Communications Co.Synthesis of Au25 nanoclusters and the treatment process for colitis in mice. Credit: Fei WangInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), also known as "green cancer," is a c