Probiotics delivered in biofilm state protect the intestines and brain in necrotizing enterocolitis model

byNationwide Children's HospitalActivated microglia in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) from Experiment 1. (a) Mean count of activated microglia in PFC. Points indicate counts for each individual

Updated on: January 24,2024

Probiotics delivered in biofilm state protect the intestines and brain in necrotizing enterocolitis model

byNationwide Children's HospitalActivated microglia in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) from Experiment 1. (a) Mean count of activated microglia in PFC. Points indicate counts for each individual

Updated on:January 24,2024

Video capsule endoscopy safe, effective alternative for diagnosing GI bleeding during COVID-19

by Susan E.w. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things about how health care is delivered. Indeed,

Updated on: May 21,2024

Video capsule endoscopy safe, effective alternative for diagnosing GI bleeding during COVID-19

by Susan E.w. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things about how health care is delivered. Indeed,

Updated on:May 21,2024

Researchers stimulate gene that enhances CAR T-cell treatments for solid tumors

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreFOX1-ADA overexpression enhances CAR T cell polyfunctionality. a, Schematic of tumor cell coculture assay. b, IFNγ and TNF production following each round of E0771

Updated on: April 28,2024

Researchers stimulate gene that enhances CAR T-cell treatments for solid tumors

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreFOX1-ADA overexpression enhances CAR T cell polyfunctionality. a, Schematic of tumor cell coculture assay. b, IFNγ and TNF production following each round of E0771

Updated on:April 28,2024

Over-the-scope clip beneficial for nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding

by Elana GotkineFor patients with bleeding from some nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal causes, over-the-scope clips (OTSC) may be better than standard treatment for reducing the risk for further blee

Updated on: June 06,2024

Over-the-scope clip beneficial for nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding

by Elana GotkineFor patients with bleeding from some nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal causes, over-the-scope clips (OTSC) may be better than standard treatment for reducing the risk for further blee

Updated on:June 06,2024

Is the relationship between diet, intestinal bacteria and cells key to preventing systemic inflammation?

by University of California, Los AngelesTg6F prevents WD-mediated inhibition of genes that regulate the levels of antimicrobial peptides/proteins and the production of goblet and Paneth cells in

Updated on: March 28,2024

Is the relationship between diet, intestinal bacteria and cells key to preventing systemic inflammation?

by University of California, Los AngelesTg6F prevents WD-mediated inhibition of genes that regulate the levels of antimicrobial peptides/proteins and the production of goblet and Paneth cells in

Updated on:March 28,2024

AGA does not endorse all patients stopping popular diabetes and weight loss drugs prior to endoscopy

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a rapid clinical practice update addressing the manage

Updated on: January 25,2024

AGA does not endorse all patients stopping popular diabetes and weight loss drugs prior to endoscopy

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a rapid clinical practice update addressing the manage

Updated on:January 25,2024

Why protecting the brain against infection takes guts

by University of Cambridge3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010

Updated on: May 17,2024

Why protecting the brain against infection takes guts

by University of Cambridge3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010

Updated on:May 17,2024

Use of TNF alpha inhibitors in Crohn's disease associated with higher risk of MS

by Hillary Smith,University of KentuckyDr. Jay Avasarala, professor of neurology and director of UK’s Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, and co-authors, conducted a retrospective study in which they eva

Updated on: May 21,2024

Use of TNF alpha inhibitors in Crohn's disease associated with higher risk of MS

by Hillary Smith,University of KentuckyDr. Jay Avasarala, professor of neurology and director of UK’s Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, and co-authors, conducted a retrospective study in which they eva

Updated on:May 21,2024

Silencing gut pain without pain killers

by Flinders UniversitySchematic diagram showing types of DRG-lesioned mice created in this study. Two major spinal afferent populations innervate the colon and rectum. They arise from the thoraco

Updated on: March 26,2024

Silencing gut pain without pain killers

by Flinders UniversitySchematic diagram showing types of DRG-lesioned mice created in this study. Two major spinal afferent populations innervate the colon and rectum. They arise from the thoraco

Updated on:March 26,2024

New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

by Mauro D'amato, Ferdinando Bonfiglio,The ConversationCredit: Nic Wood from PexelsDo you "go" once a day? Maybe you go twice, or even three times? Or perhaps you only go a few tim

Updated on: May 06,2024

New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

by Mauro D'amato, Ferdinando Bonfiglio,The ConversationCredit: Nic Wood from PexelsDo you "go" once a day? Maybe you go twice, or even three times? Or perhaps you only go a few tim

Updated on:May 06,2024

Researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's a hidden cause of diarrhea, and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multip

Updated on: January 25,2024

Researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's a hidden cause of diarrhea, and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multip

Updated on:January 25,2024

The FODMAP diet is everywhere, but researchers warn it's not for weight loss

by Jane Varney,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageTheFODMAP dietisused to help manageirritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but it's becoming more popular. Now blogge

Updated on: February 19,2024

The FODMAP diet is everywhere, but researchers warn it's not for weight loss

by Jane Varney,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageTheFODMAP dietisused to help manageirritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but it's becoming more popular. Now blogge

Updated on:February 19,2024