Transporter's role in gut barrier linked to intestinal dysfunction

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe cotransporter NKCC1 moves sodium, potassium and chloride ions across the cell membrane of many cell types, including intestin

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Transporter's role in gut barrier linked to intestinal dysfunction

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe cotransporter NKCC1 moves sodium, potassium and chloride ions across the cell membrane of many cell types, including intestin

Updated on:March 12,2024 12

Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease doesn't always work; new study uncovers why

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 70,000 children in the United States and the prevalence is rising. In fact, 25% o

Updated on: March 12,2024 17

Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease doesn't always work; new study uncovers why

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 70,000 children in the United States and the prevalence is rising. In fact, 25% o

Updated on:March 12,2024 17

Happiness might protect you from gastrointestinal distress

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainSerotonin, a chemical known for its role in producing feelings of well-being and happiness in the brain, can reduce the ability of some i

Updated on: June 01,2024 8

Happiness might protect you from gastrointestinal distress

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainSerotonin, a chemical known for its role in producing feelings of well-being and happiness in the brain, can reduce the ability of some i

Updated on:June 01,2024 8

Fecal microbe transplants help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and shrink tumors

by Diwakar Davar,The ConversationCancer patients who responded well to immunotherapy donated stool samples. Their stool was processed to yield material for a fecal microbe transplant. Credit: Di

Updated on: June 22,2024 7

Fecal microbe transplants help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and shrink tumors

by Diwakar Davar,The ConversationCancer patients who responded well to immunotherapy donated stool samples. Their stool was processed to yield material for a fecal microbe transplant. Credit: Di

Updated on:June 22,2024 7

What's the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a lot about this to

Updated on: June 25,2024 6

What's the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a lot about this to

Updated on:June 25,2024 6

Study in mice demonstrates how gut bacteria help ward off viruses to make animals resistant to infection

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe role of the gut microbiome in disease and health has been well established. Yet, how the bacteria residing in our guts protect us from viral

Updated on: June 25,2024 3

Study in mice demonstrates how gut bacteria help ward off viruses to make animals resistant to infection

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe role of the gut microbiome in disease and health has been well established. Yet, how the bacteria residing in our guts protect us from viral

Updated on:June 25,2024 3

American College of Gastroenterology updates clinical guidelines for benign anorectal disorders

(HealthDay)—In clinical guidelines issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published in the October issue of theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented

Updated on: May 28,2024 3

American College of Gastroenterology updates clinical guidelines for benign anorectal disorders

(HealthDay)—In clinical guidelines issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published in the October issue of theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented

Updated on:May 28,2024 3

Gut microbiome fluctuates throughout the day and across seasons, finds study

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe balance of microbes in the human gut varies substantially from morning to night and even more by season—with profound fluctuations complet

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Gut microbiome fluctuates throughout the day and across seasons, finds study

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe balance of microbes in the human gut varies substantially from morning to night and even more by season—with profound fluctuations complet

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Insights on the gut microbiome could shape more powerful, precise treatment

by Brigham and Women's HospitalThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive rod, i

Updated on: June 25,2024 7

Insights on the gut microbiome could shape more powerful, precise treatment

by Brigham and Women's HospitalThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive rod, i

Updated on:June 25,2024 7

Clinically active IBD linked to adverse COVID-19 outcomes

(HealthDay)—Clinically active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with adverse COVID-19 outcomes, especially in younger and middle-aged adults, according to a study published online Sept. 2

Updated on: May 29,2024 7

Clinically active IBD linked to adverse COVID-19 outcomes

(HealthDay)—Clinically active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with adverse COVID-19 outcomes, especially in younger and middle-aged adults, according to a study published online Sept. 2

Updated on:May 29,2024 7

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

Updated on: March 12,2024 10

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

Updated on:March 12,2024 10

Ultrasound sticker senses changing stiffness of internal organs, could help identify early signs of acute liver failure

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT engineers designed an adhesive patch that produces ultrasound images of the body. The stamp-sized device sticks to skin and can provide c

Updated on: March 05,2024 20

Ultrasound sticker senses changing stiffness of internal organs, could help identify early signs of acute liver failure

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT engineers designed an adhesive patch that produces ultrasound images of the body. The stamp-sized device sticks to skin and can provide c

Updated on:March 05,2024 20