Microbiome: Disruption of gut microbial balance is associated with increased mortality after kidney, liver transplants

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisruptions in the gut microbiome have been linked to lower survival rates for people who have undergone kidney and liver transplants,

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbiome: Disruption of gut microbial balance is associated with increased mortality after kidney, liver transplants

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDisruptions in the gut microbiome have been linked to lower survival rates for people who have undergone kidney and liver transplants,

Updated on:May 17,2024

Caesarean birth, prolonged labour influence infant gut bacteria, risk of childhood obesity and allergies

by Kim Wright,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvents at birth may affect the microbes living in a baby's gut during the first few months of life, leading to a higher risk of ch

Updated on: May 28,2024

Caesarean birth, prolonged labour influence infant gut bacteria, risk of childhood obesity and allergies

by Kim Wright,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvents at birth may affect the microbes living in a baby's gut during the first few months of life, leading to a higher risk of ch

Updated on:May 28,2024

Management of antithrombotics in GI bleed, endoscopy addressed

In a clinical practice guideline issued jointly by the American College of Gastroenterology and the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and published online March 17 in theAmerican Journal

Updated on: May 10,2024

Management of antithrombotics in GI bleed, endoscopy addressed

In a clinical practice guideline issued jointly by the American College of Gastroenterology and the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and published online March 17 in theAmerican Journal

Updated on:May 10,2024

Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: AI-generated imageGastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat

Updated on: April 24,2024

Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: AI-generated imageGastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat

Updated on:April 24,2024

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

Updated on: May 23,2024

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

Updated on:May 23,2024

Shedding light on the complex flow dynamics within the small intestine

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyBy inflating and deflating the ABAs to deform the SI section, one can simulate the dynamic flows around the villi. At the same time, fluorescent microbeads can act

Updated on: June 08,2024

Shedding light on the complex flow dynamics within the small intestine

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyBy inflating and deflating the ABAs to deform the SI section, one can simulate the dynamic flows around the villi. At the same time, fluorescent microbeads can act

Updated on:June 08,2024

IgA antibodies bind to specific species of gut bacteria in mice

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressStool bulk IgAs from the F1 generation of B. ovatus monocolonized mice bind B. ovatus more than other tested bacterial species. (A) Schematic representation of colonizatio

Updated on: March 25,2024

IgA antibodies bind to specific species of gut bacteria in mice

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressStool bulk IgAs from the F1 generation of B. ovatus monocolonized mice bind B. ovatus more than other tested bacterial species. (A) Schematic representation of colonizatio

Updated on:March 25,2024

More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactory

More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactorybyAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 10% of fecal immunochemical t

Updated on: January 24,2024

More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactory

More than 10% of samples from a stool-based colorectal cancer test may be unsatisfactorybyAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than 10% of fecal immunochemical t

Updated on:January 24,2024

Fighting E. coli with E. coli

by American Society for MicrobiologyEscherichia coli. Credit: Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID, NIHAccording to findings published this week inmBio, Nissle, a strain of Escherichia coli,

Updated on: March 28,2024

Fighting E. coli with E. coli

by American Society for MicrobiologyEscherichia coli. Credit: Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID, NIHAccording to findings published this week inmBio, Nissle, a strain of Escherichia coli,

Updated on:March 28,2024

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

Updated on: April 24,2024

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

Updated on:April 24,2024

Guidelines issued for managing eosinophilic esophagitis

(HealthDay)—Recommendations are presented for the management of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in clinical practice guidelines published in the May issue ofGastroenterology.Ikuo Hirano, M.D., fr

Updated on: May 21,2024

Guidelines issued for managing eosinophilic esophagitis

(HealthDay)—Recommendations are presented for the management of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in clinical practice guidelines published in the May issue ofGastroenterology.Ikuo Hirano, M.D., fr

Updated on:May 21,2024

Researchers fast-track app for bowel disease sufferers in new COVID-19 era

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in University of Otago researchers, in collaboration with others in New Zealand, fast-tracking development of a s

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers fast-track app for bowel disease sufferers in new COVID-19 era

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in University of Otago researchers, in collaboration with others in New Zealand, fast-tracking development of a s

Updated on:April 03,2024