Engineers' new capsule aims to deliver drugs—and hope—to GI patients

by Rebecca Copeland,University of MarylandActuation and SMAD delivery principle. a) Capsule transits through a GI tract with inflammatory lesions and delivers the SMAD to an inflammatory site fo

Updated on: June 17,2024

Engineers' new capsule aims to deliver drugs—and hope—to GI patients

by Rebecca Copeland,University of MarylandActuation and SMAD delivery principle. a) Capsule transits through a GI tract with inflammatory lesions and delivers the SMAD to an inflammatory site fo

Updated on:June 17,2024

Gut health compromised in severe COVID-19

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research of samples of intestine from people who have died of COVID-19 has shown the impact of the virus on the gut immune system.

Updated on: March 12,2024

Gut health compromised in severe COVID-19

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research of samples of intestine from people who have died of COVID-19 has shown the impact of the virus on the gut immune system.

Updated on:March 12,2024

Microbial gene discovery could mean greater gut health

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs the owner of a human body, you're carrying trillions of microbes with you everywhere you go. Th

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbial gene discovery could mean greater gut health

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs the owner of a human body, you're carrying trillions of microbes with you everywhere you go. Th

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

Unique antibody profile sets gluten sensitivity apart from celiac disease

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study of the antibodies produced by people with gluten sensitivity may lead to a better way to detect the condition and

Updated on: June 25,2024

Unique antibody profile sets gluten sensitivity apart from celiac disease

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study of the antibodies produced by people with gluten sensitivity may lead to a better way to detect the condition and

Updated on:June 25,2024

Cholesterol-busting gut bacteria may affect people's cardiac health

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit : Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsOf the thousands of species of bacteria that live in the digestive tract, scientists know

Updated on: May 28,2024

Cholesterol-busting gut bacteria may affect people's cardiac health

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit : Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsOf the thousands of species of bacteria that live in the digestive tract, scientists know

Updated on:May 28,2024

Pancreatic cancer risk lower if pancreatic cysts remain stable for five years: Study

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainLow-risk branch duct intraductal papillary mucino

Updated on: April 03,2024

Pancreatic cancer risk lower if pancreatic cysts remain stable for five years: Study

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainLow-risk branch duct intraductal papillary mucino

Updated on:April 03,2024

Better strategies needed for managing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adults

(HealthDay)—Effective screening, diagnosis, and management strategies are needed for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), according to a spec

Updated on: June 14,2024

Better strategies needed for managing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adults

(HealthDay)—Effective screening, diagnosis, and management strategies are needed for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), according to a spec

Updated on:June 14,2024

Dietary fiber is good for you, except when it's not

by University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease may soon have access to personalized dietary guidelines to keep them feeling well, thanks to new

Updated on: May 23,2024

Dietary fiber is good for you, except when it's not

by University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease may soon have access to personalized dietary guidelines to keep them feeling well, thanks to new

Updated on:May 23,2024

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

Fecal microbiota transplantation aids resolution of recurrent C. difficile

by Elana GotkineFor immunocompetent adults with recurrentClostridioides difficileinfection (rCDI), fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) yields a significant increase in resolution compar

Updated on: June 22,2024

Fecal microbiota transplantation aids resolution of recurrent C. difficile

by Elana GotkineFor immunocompetent adults with recurrentClostridioides difficileinfection (rCDI), fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) yields a significant increase in resolution compar

Updated on:June 22,2024

Heavy antibiotic use tied to development of Crohn's, colitis

The more antibiotics that seniors take, the greater their risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study suggests.The findings could help explain some of the increase inCrohn's diseas

Updated on: June 28,2024

Heavy antibiotic use tied to development of Crohn's, colitis

The more antibiotics that seniors take, the greater their risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study suggests.The findings could help explain some of the increase inCrohn's diseas

Updated on:June 28,2024