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Study: Drought linked to higher diarrhea risk in children

Study: Drought linked to higher diarrhea risk in children

by Yale School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiarrhea is a leading killer of young children around the world, and cases often rise after heavy rains and flooding. But diarrhea

Study: Drought linked to higher diarrhea risk in children

by Yale School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiarrhea is a leading killer of young children around the world, and cases often rise after heavy rains and flooding. But diarrhea
Arthritis drug could let coeliac patients eat gluten

Arthritis drug could let coeliac patients eat gluten

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTofacitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis and bowel diseases, may allow patients with celiac disease t

Arthritis drug could let coeliac patients eat gluten

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTofacitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis and bowel diseases, may allow patients with celiac disease t
Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA new study from Queen Mary University of London has

Immune cells assemble to boost the effects of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainA new study from Queen Mary University of London has
MRI index can predict postop recurrence in Crohn disease

MRI index can predict postop recurrence in Crohn disease

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) index has been developed and validated for predicting postoperative recurrence (POR) in Crohn disease (CD), according to a study published in the May issue ofC

MRI index can predict postop recurrence in Crohn disease

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) index has been developed and validated for predicting postoperative recurrence (POR) in Crohn disease (CD), according to a study published in the May issue ofC
Fecal transplants show promise for protecting newborns receiving antibiotics

Fecal transplants show promise for protecting newborns receiving antibiotics

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis illustration shows the experimental process and key findings of a study led by experts at Cincinnati Children's and published in

Fecal transplants show promise for protecting newborns receiving antibiotics

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis illustration shows the experimental process and key findings of a study led by experts at Cincinnati Children's and published in
How to dramatically reduce inappropriate ulcer-prevention prescriptions

How to dramatically reduce inappropriate ulcer-prevention prescriptions

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloThis poster is one of the patient education materials developed by UB physicians in a project designed to reduce inappropriate prescribing of proton pump i

How to dramatically reduce inappropriate ulcer-prevention prescriptions

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloThis poster is one of the patient education materials developed by UB physicians in a project designed to reduce inappropriate prescribing of proton pump i
Glial cells crucial to maintaining healthy gut immunity

Glial cells crucial to maintaining healthy gut immunity

by The Francis Crick InstituteA cross-section through a mouse gut showing enteric glia cells (red) and the parasite H. polygyrus (blue). Credit: The Francis Crick InstituteResearchers at the Fran

Glial cells crucial to maintaining healthy gut immunity

by The Francis Crick InstituteA cross-section through a mouse gut showing enteric glia cells (red) and the parasite H. polygyrus (blue). Credit: The Francis Crick InstituteResearchers at the Fran
Guidance issued for food intake in inflammatory bowel disease

Guidance issued for food intake in inflammatory bowel disease

(HealthDay)—In an article from the International Organization for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, published online Feb. 14 inClinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, recommendations ar

Guidance issued for food intake in inflammatory bowel disease

(HealthDay)—In an article from the International Organization for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, published online Feb. 14 inClinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, recommendations ar
Urgent action needed to develop climate interventions that support healthy aging

Urgent action needed to develop climate interventions that support healthy aging

by Alistair Keely,University of YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new UK-wide research project has found a 'critical' need for urban interventions that mitigate the negative impact

Urgent action needed to develop climate interventions that support healthy aging

by Alistair Keely,University of YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new UK-wide research project has found a 'critical' need for urban interventions that mitigate the negative impact
Beta-blockers display anti-inflammatory effects in advanced liver disease

Beta-blockers display anti-inflammatory effects in advanced liver disease

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainApproximately 170,000 people die every year in Europe from the direct consequences of advanced chronic liver disease (cirrhosis). In Austri

Beta-blockers display anti-inflammatory effects in advanced liver disease

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainApproximately 170,000 people die every year in Europe from the direct consequences of advanced chronic liver disease (cirrhosis). In Austri
Opioids frequently prescribed to patients with cirrhosis

Opioids frequently prescribed to patients with cirrhosis

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterOpioids are frequently prescribed to patients with cirrhosis, often without a pain diagnosis, according to a research letter published online Dec. 8 inClinical

Opioids frequently prescribed to patients with cirrhosis

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterOpioids are frequently prescribed to patients with cirrhosis, often without a pain diagnosis, according to a research letter published online Dec. 8 inClinical
The impact of drugs on gut microbes is greater than we thought

The impact of drugs on gut microbes is greater than we thought

by Shreya Ghosh,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryCommonly prescribed drugs can affect gut microbes in different ways. Credit: Isabel Romero Calvo/EMBLWe are one of the most medicated generat

The impact of drugs on gut microbes is greater than we thought

by Shreya Ghosh,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryCommonly prescribed drugs can affect gut microbes in different ways. Credit: Isabel Romero Calvo/EMBLWe are one of the most medicated generat