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GERD in children linked to anemia, iron deficiency

GERD in children linked to anemia, iron deficiency

by Elana GotkineGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with anemia or iron deficiency among children, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inDiagnostics.Vasile Valeriu Lup

GERD in children linked to anemia, iron deficiency

by Elana GotkineGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with anemia or iron deficiency among children, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inDiagnostics.Vasile Valeriu Lup
Crohn's disease patients have specific IgG antibodies to human bacterial flagellins

Crohn's disease patients have specific IgG antibodies to human bacterial flagellins

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaLast year, Charles O. Elson,

Crohn's disease patients have specific IgG antibodies to human bacterial flagellins

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaLast year, Charles O. Elson,
Additional genetic cause for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease discovered

Additional genetic cause for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease discovered

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDResearchers have discovered new genes that are responsible for the production of regulatory proteins of the immune-associated GTPase family in humans and

Additional genetic cause for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease discovered

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDResearchers have discovered new genes that are responsible for the production of regulatory proteins of the immune-associated GTPase family in humans and
More investment needed to cut bowel disorder hospital cases

More investment needed to cut bowel disorder hospital cases

by University of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExtra resources are needed so more patients with bowel disorders can be treated without being admitted to hospital, experts plea.The ple

More investment needed to cut bowel disorder hospital cases

by University of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExtra resources are needed so more patients with bowel disorders can be treated without being admitted to hospital, experts plea.The ple
Best practice advice for diagnosing, managing NAFLD in lean individuals

Best practice advice for diagnosing, managing NAFLD in lean individuals

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is well recognized as a leading cause of chronic liver disease, affecting more tha

Best practice advice for diagnosing, managing NAFLD in lean individuals

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is well recognized as a leading cause of chronic liver disease, affecting more tha
Smart software detects early-stage esophageal cancer

Smart software detects early-stage esophageal cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyGastrointestinal doctor Erik Schoon performing an endoscopy | On the right the monitor showing the computer results. Credit: Catharina HospitalThanks to smart

Smart software detects early-stage esophageal cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyGastrointestinal doctor Erik Schoon performing an endoscopy | On the right the monitor showing the computer results. Credit: Catharina HospitalThanks to smart
A friend, not foe: Parasite in gastrointestinal system found to promote health

A friend, not foe: Parasite in gastrointestinal system found to promote health

by National University of SingaporeBlastocystis ST4 colonization did not induce any abnormal effects on normal healthy mice. a Experimental design. b Weight changes and disease activity index (DA

A friend, not foe: Parasite in gastrointestinal system found to promote health

by National University of SingaporeBlastocystis ST4 colonization did not induce any abnormal effects on normal healthy mice. a Experimental design. b Weight changes and disease activity index (DA
Colonic gene mapping gives insights into intestinal diseases

Colonic gene mapping gives insights into intestinal diseases

by Karolinska InstitutetGene expression programs in specific compartment of the murine colon. Credit: Ludvig LarssonUsing a technique called spatial transcriptomics, researchers at Karolinska Ins

Colonic gene mapping gives insights into intestinal diseases

by Karolinska InstitutetGene expression programs in specific compartment of the murine colon. Credit: Ludvig LarssonUsing a technique called spatial transcriptomics, researchers at Karolinska Ins
Chronic disorder occurring only in low, middle income countries prompts study to understand it at molecular level

Chronic disorder occurring only in low, middle income countries prompts study to understand it at molecular level

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressThe small intestine in patients with intermediate (left) and severe (right) environmental enteropathy. Credit: C. Kummerlowe, et al.,Science Translational Medici

Chronic disorder occurring only in low, middle income countries prompts study to understand it at molecular level

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressThe small intestine in patients with intermediate (left) and severe (right) environmental enteropathy. Credit: C. Kummerlowe, et al.,Science Translational Medici
Bioengineered approach shows promise in ulcerative colitis

Bioengineered approach shows promise in ulcerative colitis

by UTSouthwestern Medical CenterBioengineering and characterization of the immunosuppressive combinational colon-specific immune niche. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2023

Bioengineered approach shows promise in ulcerative colitis

by UTSouthwestern Medical CenterBioengineering and characterization of the immunosuppressive combinational colon-specific immune niche. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2023
Study reveals dietary fructose heightens inflammatory bowel disease

Study reveals dietary fructose heightens inflammatory bowel disease

by Stony Brook UniversityMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Diet remains an important part o

Study reveals dietary fructose heightens inflammatory bowel disease

by Stony Brook UniversityMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Diet remains an important part o
Healthy gut microbiome improves success of cancer treatment

Healthy gut microbiome improves success of cancer treatment

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe largest study to date has confirmed the link between the gut microbiome and the response to cancer immunotherapy therapy for melanoma.The

Healthy gut microbiome improves success of cancer treatment

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe largest study to date has confirmed the link between the gut microbiome and the response to cancer immunotherapy therapy for melanoma.The