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

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

Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?

Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?Uncommon and Common Causes of GI BleedingByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on November 02, 2023Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDIt can be distres

Updated on: March 14,2024

Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?

Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?Uncommon and Common Causes of GI BleedingByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on November 02, 2023Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDIt can be distres

Updated on:March 14,2024

Crohn's disease: Preserving inflammation-free phases

by Technical University MunichSmall intestinal crypts of Crohn´s disease patients. Credit: Prof. Dirk Haller / TUMCrohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the intestine that, in

Updated on: June 03,2024

Crohn's disease: Preserving inflammation-free phases

by Technical University MunichSmall intestinal crypts of Crohn´s disease patients. Credit: Prof. Dirk Haller / TUMCrohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the intestine that, in

Updated on:June 03,2024

Colon cancer risk linked to p53 gene in ulcerative colitis

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and bro

Updated on: October 28,2024

Colon cancer risk linked to p53 gene in ulcerative colitis

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and bro

Updated on:October 28,2024

Commercial tea bags release millions of microplastics, entering human intestinal cells

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaGraphical abstract. Credit:Chemosphere(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143736UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based com

Updated on: January 27,2025

Commercial tea bags release millions of microplastics, entering human intestinal cells

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaGraphical abstract. Credit:Chemosphere(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143736UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based com

Updated on:January 27,2025

An Overview of the 24-Hour Stomach Flu

An Overview of the 24-Hour Stomach FluWhat You Should Know About GastroenteritisByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on May 04, 2023Medically reviewed byJane Kim, MDA 24-hour stomach

Updated on: March 26,2024

An Overview of the 24-Hour Stomach Flu

An Overview of the 24-Hour Stomach FluWhat You Should Know About GastroenteritisByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on May 04, 2023Medically reviewed byJane Kim, MDA 24-hour stomach

Updated on:March 26,2024

Researchers announce findings from landmark clinical trial for pediatric Crohn's disease

by University of North Carolina Health CareHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaCrohn's disease is a lifelong inf

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers announce findings from landmark clinical trial for pediatric Crohn's disease

by University of North Carolina Health CareHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaCrohn's disease is a lifelong inf

Updated on:April 03,2024

Antibiotics' effect on the mycobiome found to vary from person to person

by American Society for MicrobiologyDynamic of the mycobiota characteristics in 22 healthy individuals during a 2-week period. (A) Fungal species relative abundances at 1-week apart time points f

Updated on: June 06,2024

Antibiotics' effect on the mycobiome found to vary from person to person

by American Society for MicrobiologyDynamic of the mycobiota characteristics in 22 healthy individuals during a 2-week period. (A) Fungal species relative abundances at 1-week apart time points f

Updated on:June 06,2024

Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonSome patients seen in an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic screen positive for malnutrition, according to a research letter published online Nov. 20 inGastro Hep Advances.Aa

Updated on: March 20,2024

Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonSome patients seen in an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic screen positive for malnutrition, according to a research letter published online Nov. 20 inGastro Hep Advances.Aa

Updated on:March 20,2024

First comprehensive medical guideline on management of pouchitis released

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on the

Updated on: December 30,2023

First comprehensive medical guideline on management of pouchitis released

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on the

Updated on:December 30,2023

The Soda Tax Dilemma: Why Sweetened Beverage Taxes Aren't Curbing Obesity

Updated on: July 10,2024

The Soda Tax Dilemma: Why Sweetened Beverage Taxes Aren't Curbing Obesity

Updated on:July 10,2024

FDA approves first pill for fecal transplant therapy

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first pill form of fecal microbiota—similar to what's known as fecal transplant therapy—to treat the bacterial infectio

Updated on: February 21,2024

FDA approves first pill for fecal transplant therapy

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first pill form of fecal microbiota—similar to what's known as fecal transplant therapy—to treat the bacterial infectio

Updated on:February 21,2024