Four studies look at global burden of digestive diseases

(HealthDay)—Global burdens of colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and stomach cancer increased from 1990 to 2017, according to four studies published online Oct. 21

Updated on: May 21,2024

Four studies look at global burden of digestive diseases

(HealthDay)—Global burdens of colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and stomach cancer increased from 1990 to 2017, according to four studies published online Oct. 21

Updated on:May 21,2024

Capsule delivery of fecal microbiota transplant has similar effectiveness to transplant by colonoscopy

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolFMT Capsules for Oral Delivery. Credit: University of Minnesota Microbiota Therapeutics ProgramRecent work published inClinical Gastroenterology and

Updated on: June 08,2024

Capsule delivery of fecal microbiota transplant has similar effectiveness to transplant by colonoscopy

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolFMT Capsules for Oral Delivery. Credit: University of Minnesota Microbiota Therapeutics ProgramRecent work published inClinical Gastroenterology and

Updated on:June 08,2024

A disease trigger for pancreatitis has been identified

by Technical University MunichA Calcium channel is involved in the development of pancreatitis Credit: Prof. Dr. Heiko WittPatients suffering from chronic pancreatitis experience an either recurr

Updated on: April 01,2024

A disease trigger for pancreatitis has been identified

by Technical University MunichA Calcium channel is involved in the development of pancreatitis Credit: Prof. Dr. Heiko WittPatients suffering from chronic pancreatitis experience an either recurr

Updated on:April 01,2024

Sulfur microbial diet may increase risk for colorectal cancer

(HealthDay)—Greater adherence to a sulfur microbial diet is associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) in both men and women, according to a study published online Nov. 12 inJ

Updated on: June 14,2024

Sulfur microbial diet may increase risk for colorectal cancer

(HealthDay)—Greater adherence to a sulfur microbial diet is associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) in both men and women, according to a study published online Nov. 12 inJ

Updated on:June 14,2024

Cold snare polypectomy significantly reduces bleeding risk compared to hot snare polypectomy

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial (RCT) of more than 4,000 people found that the risk for delayed bleeding after polypectomy was sign

Updated on: March 26,2024

Cold snare polypectomy significantly reduces bleeding risk compared to hot snare polypectomy

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial (RCT) of more than 4,000 people found that the risk for delayed bleeding after polypectomy was sign

Updated on:March 26,2024

Antibiotics given in infancy may have adverse impact on adult gut health

by The Physiological SocietyIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthPreterm and low birth-weight bab

Updated on: March 28,2024

Antibiotics given in infancy may have adverse impact on adult gut health

by The Physiological SocietyIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthPreterm and low birth-weight bab

Updated on:March 28,2024

FMT is effective in IBS, but having a 'super-donor' is essential, new study finds

by United European GastroenterologyThe study reported today, which involved a large cohort of patients with various subtypes of IBS, used several enhanced methodologies, and highlighted the importance

Updated on: May 06,2024

FMT is effective in IBS, but having a 'super-donor' is essential, new study finds

by United European GastroenterologyThe study reported today, which involved a large cohort of patients with various subtypes of IBS, used several enhanced methodologies, and highlighted the importance

Updated on:May 06,2024

Aging and diet lead to proteome changes in the intestinal epithelium

by Fritz Lipmann InstituteAging has region-specific effects on the proteome of the intestinal epithelium and leads to age-related impairments in adaptation to nutrient availability. (Source: FLI / Ale

Updated on: May 21,2024

Aging and diet lead to proteome changes in the intestinal epithelium

by Fritz Lipmann InstituteAging has region-specific effects on the proteome of the intestinal epithelium and leads to age-related impairments in adaptation to nutrient availability. (Source: FLI / Ale

Updated on:May 21,2024

Frequent use of antibiotics may heighten inflammatory bowel disease risk in adults over 40

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrequent use of antibiotics may heighten the risk of inflammatory bowel disease—Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis—among adults

Updated on: May 28,2024

Frequent use of antibiotics may heighten inflammatory bowel disease risk in adults over 40

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrequent use of antibiotics may heighten the risk of inflammatory bowel disease—Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis—among adults

Updated on:May 28,2024

New study finds race-based variations in gut microbiome emerge at 3 months old

by Public Library of ScienceA new study finds that gut microbiome variation associated with race and ethnicity arises after three months of age and persists through childhood. The results highlig

Updated on: April 29,2024

New study finds race-based variations in gut microbiome emerge at 3 months old

by Public Library of ScienceA new study finds that gut microbiome variation associated with race and ethnicity arises after three months of age and persists through childhood. The results highlig

Updated on:April 29,2024

Gut bacteria linked to fatty deposits in heart arteries

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a major Swedish study, researchers have discovered a link between the levels of certain bacteria living in the gut and coronary atheroscle

Updated on: March 26,2024

Gut bacteria linked to fatty deposits in heart arteries

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a major Swedish study, researchers have discovered a link between the levels of certain bacteria living in the gut and coronary atheroscle

Updated on:March 26,2024

How T cell-derived interleukin-22 promotes antibacterial defense of colonic crypts

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Jody Potter, University of Alabama at BirminghamIntestinal epithelial cells line the inner wall of the gut, creating a barrier to danger

Updated on: February 21,2024

How T cell-derived interleukin-22 promotes antibacterial defense of colonic crypts

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Jody Potter, University of Alabama at BirminghamIntestinal epithelial cells line the inner wall of the gut, creating a barrier to danger

Updated on:February 21,2024