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Recommendations updated for postcolonoscopy management

Recommendations updated for postcolonoscopy management

(HealthDay)—In two guideline updates from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer, published in the March issue ofGastroenterology, recommendations are presented for postcolonosco

Recommendations updated for postcolonoscopy management

(HealthDay)—In two guideline updates from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer, published in the March issue ofGastroenterology, recommendations are presented for postcolonosco
Guidance issued for colonic volvulus, acute colonic pseudo-obstruction

Guidance issued for colonic volvulus, acute colonic pseudo-obstruction

(HealthDay)—In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and published in the September issue ofDiseases of the Colon & Rectum, recommendation

Guidance issued for colonic volvulus, acute colonic pseudo-obstruction

(HealthDay)—In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and published in the September issue ofDiseases of the Colon & Rectum, recommendation
Colorectal cancer in context: How the food environment affects the gut

Colorectal cancer in context: How the food environment affects the gut

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is expected to claim more than52,000 American lives in 2022, and if this year

Colorectal cancer in context: How the food environment affects the gut

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is expected to claim more than52,000 American lives in 2022, and if this year
Colon cancer is on the rise in younger adults

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger adults

by Emily MullinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA little over a year ago, Shannon Gregg noticed she was going to the bathroom more frequently and decided to see a gastroenterologist.Her doctor though

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger adults

by Emily MullinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA little over a year ago, Shannon Gregg noticed she was going to the bathroom more frequently and decided to see a gastroenterologist.Her doctor though
Combining plant-based diet and a healthy microbiome may protect against multiple sclerosis

Combining plant-based diet and a healthy microbiome may protect against multiple sclerosis

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new University of Iowa study suggests that metabolism of plant-based dietary substances by specific gut bacteria, which are lacking

Combining plant-based diet and a healthy microbiome may protect against multiple sclerosis

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new University of Iowa study suggests that metabolism of plant-based dietary substances by specific gut bacteria, which are lacking
An education doesn't just make you smarter, it may protect your gut

An education doesn't just make you smarter, it may protect your gut

by Edith Cowan UniversityGlobal genetic correlation of cognitive traits and AD with GIT disorders using LDSC. AD: Alzheimer’s disease, IBS: irritable bowel syndrome, PUD: peptic ulcer disease, GE

An education doesn't just make you smarter, it may protect your gut

by Edith Cowan UniversityGlobal genetic correlation of cognitive traits and AD with GIT disorders using LDSC. AD: Alzheimer’s disease, IBS: irritable bowel syndrome, PUD: peptic ulcer disease, GE
High-risk patients for colorectal cancer lack knowledge about colonoscopy

High-risk patients for colorectal cancer lack knowledge about colonoscopy

by Florida Atlantic UniversityCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the United Stat

High-risk patients for colorectal cancer lack knowledge about colonoscopy

by Florida Atlantic UniversityCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the United Stat
Risk for advanced neoplasm low 10+ years after negative colonoscopy

Risk for advanced neoplasm low 10+ years after negative colonoscopy

by Lori SolomonThe risk for advanced colorectal neoplasms (ADNs) 10 or more years after a negative screening colonoscopy is low, according to a study published online Jan. 17 inJAMA Internal Med

Risk for advanced neoplasm low 10+ years after negative colonoscopy

by Lori SolomonThe risk for advanced colorectal neoplasms (ADNs) 10 or more years after a negative screening colonoscopy is low, according to a study published online Jan. 17 inJAMA Internal Med
Yeasts as triggers of altered immune responses in inflammatory bowel disease

Yeasts as triggers of altered immune responses in inflammatory bowel disease

by Frederike Buhse,Kiel UniversityThe yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as baker's yeast, is one of the yeasts that can drive the altered immune response in Crohn's disease, acc

Yeasts as triggers of altered immune responses in inflammatory bowel disease

by Frederike Buhse,Kiel UniversityThe yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as baker's yeast, is one of the yeasts that can drive the altered immune response in Crohn's disease, acc
Uncovering the links between diet, gut health and immunity

Uncovering the links between diet, gut health and immunity

by University of SydneyModel of high protein diet in the induction of sIgA response. High protein diet feeding promotes succinate production by the gut microbiota. High levels of luminal succinat

Uncovering the links between diet, gut health and immunity

by University of SydneyModel of high protein diet in the induction of sIgA response. High protein diet feeding promotes succinate production by the gut microbiota. High levels of luminal succinat
Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as omeprazole

Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as omeprazole

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA natural compound found in the culinary spice turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole—a drug used to curb excess stomach acid—for treating i

Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as omeprazole

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA natural compound found in the culinary spice turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole—a drug used to curb excess stomach acid—for treating i
COVID-19 infections raise risk of long-term gastrointestinal problems, finds health data analysis

COVID-19 infections raise risk of long-term gastrointestinal problems, finds health data analysis

by Kristina Sauerwein,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisRisks and 1-year burdens of incident post-acute COVID-19 gastrointestinal outcomes compared with the contemporary contr

COVID-19 infections raise risk of long-term gastrointestinal problems, finds health data analysis

by Kristina Sauerwein,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisRisks and 1-year burdens of incident post-acute COVID-19 gastrointestinal outcomes compared with the contemporary contr