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Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux hypersensitivity, accor

Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux hypersensitivity, accor
New AI system provides the consistent endoscopic evaluation

New AI system provides the consistent endoscopic evaluation

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityFirst, we conducted cross-sectional study to create AI system for endoscopic images in ulcerative colitis. Then, we conducted prospective study to evaluate whethe

New AI system provides the consistent endoscopic evaluation

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityFirst, we conducted cross-sectional study to create AI system for endoscopic images in ulcerative colitis. Then, we conducted prospective study to evaluate whethe
Research shows stimulating tuft cell production reverses intestinal inflammation

Research shows stimulating tuft cell production reverses intestinal inflammation

by Marissa Shapiro,Vanderbilt UniversityRestoration of the finger-like architecture of the intestine upon tuft cell stimulation in Crohn’s disease model (left) untreated, (right) treated. Arrows

Research shows stimulating tuft cell production reverses intestinal inflammation

by Marissa Shapiro,Vanderbilt UniversityRestoration of the finger-like architecture of the intestine upon tuft cell stimulation in Crohn’s disease model (left) untreated, (right) treated. Arrows
Researchers fast-track app for bowel disease sufferers in new COVID-19 era

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

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
Difficulty swallowing linked to chronic opioid use

Difficulty swallowing linked to chronic opioid use

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic use of opioid painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone significantly increases the risk of dysphagia, difficulty sw

Difficulty swallowing linked to chronic opioid use

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic use of opioid painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone significantly increases the risk of dysphagia, difficulty sw
Physicians demystify common gastrointestinal issues

Physicians demystify common gastrointestinal issues

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf the thought of talking to your doctor—or anyone—about constipation, diarrhea, bloating, hemorrhoids, and other similar issu

Physicians demystify common gastrointestinal issues

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf the thought of talking to your doctor—or anyone—about constipation, diarrhea, bloating, hemorrhoids, and other similar issu
Widely used food additive affects the human gut microbiota

Widely used food additive affects the human gut microbiota

by Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)Sabina Leanti La Rosa. Credit: Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)Have you heard about the food additive E415? It is also known as xanthan gum.

Widely used food additive affects the human gut microbiota

by Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)Sabina Leanti La Rosa. Credit: Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)Have you heard about the food additive E415? It is also known as xanthan gum.
Cancer vaccine improves outcomes in Lynch syndrome model

Cancer vaccine improves outcomes in Lynch syndrome model

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new strategy for developing vaccines against cancer showed promise in a proof-of-concept study led by scientists at Weill Cor

Cancer vaccine improves outcomes in Lynch syndrome model

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new strategy for developing vaccines against cancer showed promise in a proof-of-concept study led by scientists at Weill Cor
Compounds found in seaweed may reduce a serious digestive-tract illness

Compounds found in seaweed may reduce a serious digestive-tract illness

by Vittoria D'Alessio,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRoberto Saldana was 16 when he developed severe stomach pain and diarrhea, but two m

Compounds found in seaweed may reduce a serious digestive-tract illness

by Vittoria D'Alessio,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRoberto Saldana was 16 when he developed severe stomach pain and diarrhea, but two m
Cluster of new studies reveal how gut microbes work to tame intestinal inflammation

Cluster of new studies reveal how gut microbes work to tame intestinal inflammation

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainBile acids made by the liver have long been known for their critical role in helping to absorb the food we ingest.But, according to a series of n

Cluster of new studies reveal how gut microbes work to tame intestinal inflammation

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainBile acids made by the liver have long been known for their critical role in helping to absorb the food we ingest.But, according to a series of n
Smart pill could be game changer in diagnosis, treatment of bowel diseases

Smart pill could be game changer in diagnosis, treatment of bowel diseases

by Elizabeth A. Thomson,Materials Research Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT and Boston University researchers and colleagues report a smart pill the size of a blueberry that

Smart pill could be game changer in diagnosis, treatment of bowel diseases

by Elizabeth A. Thomson,Materials Research Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT and Boston University researchers and colleagues report a smart pill the size of a blueberry that
Board game confronts 'ickiness' of gut health

Board game confronts 'ickiness' of gut health

by Shu Shu Zheng,RMIT UniversityBoard game Gooey Gut Trail uses play to improve our understanding of gut health. Credit: Nandini PasumarthyResearchers are using the play-based approach of board

Board game confronts 'ickiness' of gut health

by Shu Shu Zheng,RMIT UniversityBoard game Gooey Gut Trail uses play to improve our understanding of gut health. Credit: Nandini PasumarthyResearchers are using the play-based approach of board