Gastrectomy: Overview

Gastrectomy: OverviewByJennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FNUpdated on November 23, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDGastrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of t

Updated on: March 26,2024

Gastrectomy: Overview

Gastrectomy: OverviewByJennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FNUpdated on November 23, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDGastrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of t

Updated on:March 26,2024

Cholestenone shows antibiotic properties against H. pylori

by Shinshu UniversityEffect of sterols on Helicobacter pylori growth and morphology. Credit: © 2021, Jun Nakayama, Shinshu UniversityHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a gram-negative pathogen that has

Updated on: June 28,2024

Cholestenone shows antibiotic properties against H. pylori

by Shinshu UniversityEffect of sterols on Helicobacter pylori growth and morphology. Credit: © 2021, Jun Nakayama, Shinshu UniversityHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a gram-negative pathogen that has

Updated on:June 28,2024

Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

by Elana GotkineAdding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published i

Updated on: January 24,2024

Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

by Elana GotkineAdding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published i

Updated on:January 24,2024

Endoscopic full-thickness plication efficacious for gastroesophageal reflux disease

by Elana GotkineEndoscopic full-thickness plication (EFTP), which improves the valvular mechanism of the gastroesophageal junction, is efficacious for managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) s

Updated on: December 13,2024

Endoscopic full-thickness plication efficacious for gastroesophageal reflux disease

by Elana GotkineEndoscopic full-thickness plication (EFTP), which improves the valvular mechanism of the gastroesophageal junction, is efficacious for managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) s

Updated on:December 13,2024

Key receptor reveals how gut cells detect harmful invaders

byOsaka UniversityPyruvate-mediated GPR31 activation enhances human intestinal conventional type 1 dendritic cell (cDC1) function by facilitating transepithelial dendrite formation, which improv

Updated on: November 01,2024

Key receptor reveals how gut cells detect harmful invaders

byOsaka UniversityPyruvate-mediated GPR31 activation enhances human intestinal conventional type 1 dendritic cell (cDC1) function by facilitating transepithelial dendrite formation, which improv

Updated on:November 01,2024

Unsaturated fats can help control damaging bouts of inflammation in colitis

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn overly robust immune response to usually harmless germs has been linked to colitis, a potentially severe inflammation of the c

Updated on: March 20,2024

Unsaturated fats can help control damaging bouts of inflammation in colitis

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn overly robust immune response to usually harmless germs has been linked to colitis, a potentially severe inflammation of the c

Updated on:March 20,2024

PCR panels reduce costs, hospitalizations and antibiotic use for acute GI infections

by American Society for MicrobiologyAdjusted mean health care cost of index visit, 30-day AGE-related follow-up, and index visit + 30-day AGE-related follow-up among acute infectious gastroenteri

Updated on: June 06,2024

PCR panels reduce costs, hospitalizations and antibiotic use for acute GI infections

by American Society for MicrobiologyAdjusted mean health care cost of index visit, 30-day AGE-related follow-up, and index visit + 30-day AGE-related follow-up among acute infectious gastroenteri

Updated on:June 06,2024

Less recurrence seen with endoscopic submucosal dissection of large lesions

Less recurrence seen with endoscopic submucosal dissection of large lesionsby Elana GotkineFor patients with large benign colonic lesions, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is associated with red

Updated on: January 24,2024

Less recurrence seen with endoscopic submucosal dissection of large lesions

Less recurrence seen with endoscopic submucosal dissection of large lesionsby Elana GotkineFor patients with large benign colonic lesions, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is associated with red

Updated on:January 24,2024

How fit is your gut microbiome? New research shows duration and not intensity of exercise is most important

by University of CalgaryAdults working out in the gym at University of Calgary. Credit: Riley Brandt (University of Calgary).Exercise has many benefits—strengthening muscles and bones, preventing

Updated on: May 28,2024

How fit is your gut microbiome? New research shows duration and not intensity of exercise is most important

by University of CalgaryAdults working out in the gym at University of Calgary. Credit: Riley Brandt (University of Calgary).Exercise has many benefits—strengthening muscles and bones, preventing

Updated on:May 28,2024

Investigating the role of mucin O-glycans and food-derived glycoproteins in the growth of gut bacteria

by TranSpreadSchematic representation of glycoprotein sources and derivatives influencing the growth of A. muciniphila. Credit:Food Materials Research(2024). DOI: 10.48130/fmr-0024-0013A r

Updated on: November 01,2024

Investigating the role of mucin O-glycans and food-derived glycoproteins in the growth of gut bacteria

by TranSpreadSchematic representation of glycoprotein sources and derivatives influencing the growth of A. muciniphila. Credit:Food Materials Research(2024). DOI: 10.48130/fmr-0024-0013A r

Updated on:November 01,2024

Guidelines updated for Barrett esophagus diagnosis and management

In a new American College of Gastroenterology guideline, published in the April issue of theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, screening methods have been broadened and guidance has been upda

Updated on: February 19,2024

Guidelines updated for Barrett esophagus diagnosis and management

In a new American College of Gastroenterology guideline, published in the April issue of theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, screening methods have been broadened and guidance has been upda

Updated on:February 19,2024

Creating a more accurate model of inflammatory bowel disease

byKyoto UniversityCredit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.111049A research team led by Junior Associate Professor Kazuo Takayama, from the Department of Cell Growth and Diffe

Updated on: November 13,2024

Creating a more accurate model of inflammatory bowel disease

byKyoto UniversityCredit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.111049A research team led by Junior Associate Professor Kazuo Takayama, from the Department of Cell Growth and Diffe

Updated on:November 13,2024