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

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

Scientists develop new 'precision medicine' approach to treating damaged DNA in pancreatic cancer

by Ali Howard,University of GlasgowCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have developed a new "precision medicine" approach to treating the damaged DNA in the cancer cells of Pancreatic

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists develop new 'precision medicine' approach to treating damaged DNA in pancreatic cancer

by Ali Howard,University of GlasgowCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have developed a new "precision medicine" approach to treating the damaged DNA in the cancer cells of Pancreatic

Updated on:June 03,2024

Use of health services up for adults with inflammatory bowel disease

(HealthDay)—Adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have increased use of health services compared with those without IBD, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in theNational Healt

Updated on: June 14,2024

Use of health services up for adults with inflammatory bowel disease

(HealthDay)—Adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have increased use of health services compared with those without IBD, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in theNational Healt

Updated on:June 14,2024

Gut microbiome of infants in hunter-gatherer society found to differ markedly from infants in urban areas

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAge and lifestyle are associated with infant microbiome composition. (A) Unweighted UniFrac dissimilarity Principal Coordinates Analysis (PCoA) (top left panel) of 1900 fe

Updated on: May 21,2024

Gut microbiome of infants in hunter-gatherer society found to differ markedly from infants in urban areas

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAge and lifestyle are associated with infant microbiome composition. (A) Unweighted UniFrac dissimilarity Principal Coordinates Analysis (PCoA) (top left panel) of 1900 fe

Updated on:May 21,2024

Researchers identify driver of inflammatory bowel disease

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterRaftlin1 recruits phospholipids to RORγt and promotes the pathogenicity of Th17 cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-406

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers identify driver of inflammatory bowel disease

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterRaftlin1 recruits phospholipids to RORγt and promotes the pathogenicity of Th17 cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-406

Updated on:April 07,2024

Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a subytpe of cancers known as sarcomas. GIST is the most common type of sarcoma with ap

Updated on: May 09,2024

Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a subytpe of cancers known as sarcomas. GIST is the most common type of sarcoma with ap

Updated on:May 09,2024

Artificial intelligence could help reduce hospitalizations for GI condition

by Ziba Kashef,Yale UniversityCredit: stock.adobe.comWhen patients with ulcers or other conditions that cause bleeding in the stomach or intestines go to the emergency room, they are often admit

Updated on: May 26,2024

Artificial intelligence could help reduce hospitalizations for GI condition

by Ziba Kashef,Yale UniversityCredit: stock.adobe.comWhen patients with ulcers or other conditions that cause bleeding in the stomach or intestines go to the emergency room, they are often admit

Updated on:May 26,2024

Study may explain the microbiome-immunotherapy connection

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceDigitally colored electron microscopy images of melanoma cells harboring bacteria. Credit: Weizmann Institute of ScienceCancer immunotherapy may get a boost from a

Updated on: March 13,2024

Study may explain the microbiome-immunotherapy connection

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceDigitally colored electron microscopy images of melanoma cells harboring bacteria. Credit: Weizmann Institute of ScienceCancer immunotherapy may get a boost from a

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

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

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

Researcher recommends tailoring colorectal cancer screening for 45-to-49-year-olds

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's been a year since national recommendations issued by the American Cancer Society and the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force called for

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researcher recommends tailoring colorectal cancer screening for 45-to-49-year-olds

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's been a year since national recommendations issued by the American Cancer Society and the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force called for

Updated on:April 07,2024