New research on why 'poo' transplants effectively treat C. diff

by University of NottinghamThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive rod, is the mo

Updated on: June 17,2024

New research on why 'poo' transplants effectively treat C. diff

by University of NottinghamThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive rod, is the mo

Updated on:June 17,2024

Researchers attempting to study differing microbiomes more effectively

by Alissa Kocer,Duke UniversityCredit: Duke UniversityWe know fiber is good for us and is an important part of our diet. One way to get more fiber in our diets is to take fiber supplements, and

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers attempting to study differing microbiomes more effectively

by Alissa Kocer,Duke UniversityCredit: Duke UniversityWe know fiber is good for us and is an important part of our diet. One way to get more fiber in our diets is to take fiber supplements, and

Updated on:April 07,2024

Study reveals immune cells that drive gastrointestinal disease in babies

by Alexa Tomassi,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Yale-led research team has identified the immune cells that drive the inflammation observed in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)

Updated on: April 09,2024

Study reveals immune cells that drive gastrointestinal disease in babies

by Alexa Tomassi,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Yale-led research team has identified the immune cells that drive the inflammation observed in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)

Updated on:April 09,2024

History of gout tied to risk for BPPV, Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineA history of gout is associated with an increased risk for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and Meniere disease, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in theJo

Updated on: May 19,2024

History of gout tied to risk for BPPV, Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineA history of gout is associated with an increased risk for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and Meniere disease, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in theJo

Updated on:May 19,2024

AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening

by Rhoda Madson,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence reduced by twofold the rate at which precancerous polyps were missed in colorectal cancer screening, reported

Updated on: May 26,2024

AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening

by Rhoda Madson,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence reduced by twofold the rate at which precancerous polyps were missed in colorectal cancer screening, reported

Updated on:May 26,2024

IBD prevalence three times higher than estimates and expected to rise, new study reveals

by United European GastroenterologyCrohn's Disease Prevalence between 2000 and 2017. Credit: UEGThe number of people suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is three times higher than pre

Updated on: April 24,2024

IBD prevalence three times higher than estimates and expected to rise, new study reveals

by United European GastroenterologyCrohn's Disease Prevalence between 2000 and 2017. Credit: UEGThe number of people suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is three times higher than pre

Updated on:April 24,2024

Sugar-sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in women under 50

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer diagnoses have increased among people under age 50 in recent years and researchers are seeking reasons why. A

Updated on: June 14,2024

Sugar-sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in women under 50

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer diagnoses have increased among people under age 50 in recent years and researchers are seeking reasons why. A

Updated on:June 14,2024

Exploring shifts in the human gut microbiome due to COVID-19

by University of LuxembourgSample collection and study design. Schematic of the project study design, including cohort composition, and data analyses. Credit:Microbiome(2023). DOI: 10

Updated on: May 21,2024

Exploring shifts in the human gut microbiome due to COVID-19

by University of LuxembourgSample collection and study design. Schematic of the project study design, including cohort composition, and data analyses. Credit:Microbiome(2023). DOI: 10

Updated on:May 21,2024

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

Updated on: May 28,2024

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

Updated on:May 28,2024

Immune responses in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases

by Kiel UniversityImmune responses on intestinal mucosal barriers play a key role in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. Depicted here is the interaction between T lymphocytes with human leukocy

Updated on: May 29,2024

Immune responses in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases

by Kiel UniversityImmune responses on intestinal mucosal barriers play a key role in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. Depicted here is the interaction between T lymphocytes with human leukocy

Updated on:May 29,2024

Early research finds hope in stem cell therapy for perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease

by Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainA dissolvable plug delivered stem cell therapy with few side effects in patients with single tract perianal fistulas, Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. Pe

Updated on: March 13,2024

Early research finds hope in stem cell therapy for perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease

by Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainA dissolvable plug delivered stem cell therapy with few side effects in patients with single tract perianal fistulas, Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. Pe

Updated on:March 13,2024

Plant-based foods and Mediterranean diet associated with healthy gut microbiome

by United European GastroenterologyA summary of the key findings in relation to food or food pattern and effect on the gut microbiota. Credit: UEGA study presented at UEG Week 2019 has shown that spec

Updated on: March 26,2024

Plant-based foods and Mediterranean diet associated with healthy gut microbiome

by United European GastroenterologyA summary of the key findings in relation to food or food pattern and effect on the gut microbiota. Credit: UEGA study presented at UEG Week 2019 has shown that spec

Updated on:March 26,2024