Researchers solve mystery behind antibiotic-resistant C. difficile infection

by Lindsey Hendrix,Texas A&M UniversityPnimBG-associated metronidazole (MTZ) resistance co-occurs with fluroquinolone resistance and pandemic spread. Credit:Nature Communications

Updated on: January 25,2024

Researchers solve mystery behind antibiotic-resistant C. difficile infection

by Lindsey Hendrix,Texas A&M UniversityPnimBG-associated metronidazole (MTZ) resistance co-occurs with fluroquinolone resistance and pandemic spread. Credit:Nature Communications

Updated on:January 25,2024

Researchers determine bariatric surgery lowers health risks for people with common liver disorder

by West Virginia UniversityBariatric surgery—or gastric bypass—as a treatment method for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has a significant impact on improving clinical outcomes, a

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers determine bariatric surgery lowers health risks for people with common liver disorder

by West Virginia UniversityBariatric surgery—or gastric bypass—as a treatment method for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has a significant impact on improving clinical outcomes, a

Updated on:April 07,2024

Study reveals how gastric cancer forms, suggests preventive treatment

by Vanderbilt UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastroenterology(2022). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.06.021A recently published study reveals new insights into how gastric cancer dev

Updated on: April 09,2024

Study reveals how gastric cancer forms, suggests preventive treatment

by Vanderbilt UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastroenterology(2022). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.06.021A recently published study reveals new insights into how gastric cancer dev

Updated on:April 09,2024

Creating an alternative to animal experiments

by Technical University MunichHuman organoids derived from duodenal tissue sections. Organoids consist of epithelial cells and can be grown from isolated intestinal crypts, which contain active s

Updated on: July 02,2024

Creating an alternative to animal experiments

by Technical University MunichHuman organoids derived from duodenal tissue sections. Organoids consist of epithelial cells and can be grown from isolated intestinal crypts, which contain active s

Updated on:July 02,2024

Getting to the root of visceral gut pain: Research highlights the role played by glia

byMichigan State UniversityIL-1β expression is increased in enteric glia after inflammation. Credit:Science Signaling(2023). DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.adg1668Researchers at Michigan Sta

Updated on: January 24,2024

Getting to the root of visceral gut pain: Research highlights the role played by glia

byMichigan State UniversityIL-1β expression is increased in enteric glia after inflammation. Credit:Science Signaling(2023). DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.adg1668Researchers at Michigan Sta

Updated on:January 24,2024

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

Updated on: February 19,2024

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

Updated on:February 19,2024

A major clinical trial shows how to reduce the risk of stomach bleeding occasionally caused by regular aspirin use

by University of NottinghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by experts at the University of Nottingham has found that the risk of stomach bleeding caused by using aspirin long-ter

Updated on: April 02,2024

A major clinical trial shows how to reduce the risk of stomach bleeding occasionally caused by regular aspirin use

by University of NottinghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by experts at the University of Nottingham has found that the risk of stomach bleeding caused by using aspirin long-ter

Updated on:April 02,2024

Recommendations updated for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding

In clinical guidelines published online Oct. 22 in theAnnals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are presented for the management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Alan N.

Updated on: June 17,2024

Recommendations updated for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding

In clinical guidelines published online Oct. 22 in theAnnals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are presented for the management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Alan N.

Updated on:June 17,2024

COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of developing gastrointestinal disorders, shows study

by Università di BolognaHospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) at 6 and 12 months among controls and patients with COVID-19 diagnosis. Credit:Gut(2022). DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2022-3284

Updated on: April 02,2024

COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of developing gastrointestinal disorders, shows study

by Università di BolognaHospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) at 6 and 12 months among controls and patients with COVID-19 diagnosis. Credit:Gut(2022). DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2022-3284

Updated on:April 02,2024

Study zeroes in on genes involved in Crohn's disease

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international consortium of researchers has identified genetic variants in 10 genes that elevate a person's susceptibility to Cro

Updated on: April 09,2024

Study zeroes in on genes involved in Crohn's disease

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international consortium of researchers has identified genetic variants in 10 genes that elevate a person's susceptibility to Cro

Updated on:April 09,2024

Engineered probiotic developed to treat multiple sclerosis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, have desi

Updated on: June 17,2024

Engineered probiotic developed to treat multiple sclerosis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, have desi

Updated on:June 17,2024

In IBS patients, cognitive behavioral therapy modulates brain-gut microbiome and helps relieve symptoms

by Dirk Hoffman,University at BuffaloClassifiers derived from baseline fecal microbiota profiles outperformed those based on clinical/demographic and neuroimaging data to predict CBT response. A

Updated on: March 26,2024

In IBS patients, cognitive behavioral therapy modulates brain-gut microbiome and helps relieve symptoms

by Dirk Hoffman,University at BuffaloClassifiers derived from baseline fecal microbiota profiles outperformed those based on clinical/demographic and neuroimaging data to predict CBT response. A

Updated on:March 26,2024