New study sheds light on link between lipids and gall stones

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAssociations of serum lipids with cholelithiasis from Mendelian randomization. (A) Causal effects of genetically lowered lipids on cholelithiasis. (B) Results of m

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New study sheds light on link between lipids and gall stones

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAssociations of serum lipids with cholelithiasis from Mendelian randomization. (A) Causal effects of genetically lowered lipids on cholelithiasis. (B) Results of m

Updated on:January 25,2024 23

Cholesterol-lowering therapy may hinder aggressive type of colorectal tumor

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeMultiplex immunofluorescence image of cholesterol-rich human serrated colorectal cancer. Highly aggressive tumoral cells (green and magenta) are negative for both

Updated on: January 25,2024 25

Cholesterol-lowering therapy may hinder aggressive type of colorectal tumor

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeMultiplex immunofluorescence image of cholesterol-rich human serrated colorectal cancer. Highly aggressive tumoral cells (green and magenta) are negative for both

Updated on:January 25,2024 25

Unveiling a novel immune response in the intestinal epithelium

byCharles UniversityImmune response to SFB bacteria in the intestines. Credit: Katarína KováčováResearchers from the Jan Dobeš laboratory at Charles University in Prague have made a significant

Updated on: January 25,2024 17

Unveiling a novel immune response in the intestinal epithelium

byCharles UniversityImmune response to SFB bacteria in the intestines. Credit: Katarína KováčováResearchers from the Jan Dobeš laboratory at Charles University in Prague have made a significant

Updated on:January 25,2024 17

First comprehensive guideline on using biomarkers for monitoring Crohn's disease

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaThe American Gastroenterological Asso

Updated on: January 25,2024 25

First comprehensive guideline on using biomarkers for monitoring Crohn's disease

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaThe American Gastroenterological Asso

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Investigating new and future therapies for managing inflammatory bowel disease

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAntitumour necrosis factor alpha (anti-TNFα) agents include infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, AVX-470 and OPRX-106. Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors: tofacitinib, fi

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Investigating new and future therapies for managing inflammatory bowel disease

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAntitumour necrosis factor alpha (anti-TNFα) agents include infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, AVX-470 and OPRX-106. Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors: tofacitinib, fi

Updated on:January 25,2024 22

Eating beans found to improve gut health, regulate immune and inflammatory processes in colorectal cancer survivors

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIncorporating navy beans into the diet of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors has the potential to positively imp

Updated on: January 25,2024 24

Eating beans found to improve gut health, regulate immune and inflammatory processes in colorectal cancer survivors

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIncorporating navy beans into the diet of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors has the potential to positively imp

Updated on:January 25,2024 24

FDA approves mirikizumab, a promising induction and maintenance therapy for ulcerative colitis

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and broken in places. Cre

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FDA approves mirikizumab, a promising induction and maintenance therapy for ulcerative colitis

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and broken in places. Cre

Updated on:January 25,2024 20

Interleukin-22 study provides better understanding of immune responses in inflammatory bowel and lung disease

by MaterCredit:Journal of Experimental Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1084/jem.20230106An immune factor released by white blood cells during infection or inflammation works to suppress the body&#

Updated on: January 29,2024 18

Interleukin-22 study provides better understanding of immune responses in inflammatory bowel and lung disease

by MaterCredit:Journal of Experimental Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1084/jem.20230106An immune factor released by white blood cells during infection or inflammation works to suppress the body&#

Updated on:January 29,2024 18

ACP releases two new clinical guidelines on the diagnosis and management of diverticulitis

by American College of PhysiciansAccording to two new clinical guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP), uncomplicated diverticulitis can be treated in an outpatient setting witho

Updated on: February 19,2024 18

ACP releases two new clinical guidelines on the diagnosis and management of diverticulitis

by American College of PhysiciansAccording to two new clinical guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP), uncomplicated diverticulitis can be treated in an outpatient setting witho

Updated on:February 19,2024 18

AGA does not recommend the use of probiotics for most digestive conditions

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationIt is estimated that more than 3.9 million American adults have taken some form of probiotics, with many patients looking to probiotics to improve their

Updated on: February 19,2024 19

AGA does not recommend the use of probiotics for most digestive conditions

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationIt is estimated that more than 3.9 million American adults have taken some form of probiotics, with many patients looking to probiotics to improve their

Updated on:February 19,2024 19

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

Updated on: February 19,2024 15

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

Updated on:February 19,2024 15

Viruses in the guts of centenarians may help them resist pathogens

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsNew research suggests that centenarians—people who live to be at least 100—have a diverse c

Updated on: February 19,2024 12

Viruses in the guts of centenarians may help them resist pathogens

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsNew research suggests that centenarians—people who live to be at least 100—have a diverse c

Updated on:February 19,2024 12