Controlling gut flora can reduce mortality in critically ill patients on life support

by George Institute for Global HealthVisual Abstract.Selective decontamination of the digestive tract and hospital mortality in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients. Credit:&nbsp

Updated on: June 01,2024 8

Controlling gut flora can reduce mortality in critically ill patients on life support

by George Institute for Global HealthVisual Abstract.Selective decontamination of the digestive tract and hospital mortality in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients. Credit:&nbsp

Updated on:June 01,2024 8

Colon capsule endoscopy: Reshaping bowel cancer diagnosis

by Katie Roberts,Cancer Research UKCredit: MedtronicA disposable camera that's small enough to swallow and powerful enough to help rule out bowel cancer. And it could be coming to a clinic n

Updated on: June 08,2024 7

Colon capsule endoscopy: Reshaping bowel cancer diagnosis

by Katie Roberts,Cancer Research UKCredit: MedtronicA disposable camera that's small enough to swallow and powerful enough to help rule out bowel cancer. And it could be coming to a clinic n

Updated on:June 08,2024 7

Drug found to correct gene defect that causes immune-driven gut leakiness

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideAnica Sayoc-Becera (left) and Declan McCole. Credit: UCR/I. PittalwalaA team of researchers led by biomedical scientist Declan F. McCole a

Updated on: June 22,2024 5

Drug found to correct gene defect that causes immune-driven gut leakiness

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideAnica Sayoc-Becera (left) and Declan McCole. Credit: UCR/I. PittalwalaA team of researchers led by biomedical scientist Declan F. McCole a

Updated on:June 22,2024 5

Revealing the logic of the body's 'second brain'

by Matt Davenport,Michigan State UniversityA network of glial cells, the logic gates of the gut’s nervous system, are seen in this micrograph. The cells — the dark orbs enveloped in gray — have

Updated on: June 08,2024 8

Revealing the logic of the body's 'second brain'

by Matt Davenport,Michigan State UniversityA network of glial cells, the logic gates of the gut’s nervous system, are seen in this micrograph. The cells — the dark orbs enveloped in gray — have

Updated on:June 08,2024 8

Scientists describe new molecules that form direct link between gut microbiome and brain function

by University of GlasgowCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Glasgow have described new molecules which form a direct link between the gut microbiome and the brain, leading to

Updated on: June 03,2024 6

Scientists describe new molecules that form direct link between gut microbiome and brain function

by University of GlasgowCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Glasgow have described new molecules which form a direct link between the gut microbiome and the brain, leading to

Updated on:June 03,2024 6

Familial risk estimated for inflammatory bowel disease

The risk for a patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) having a first-degree relative (FDR) with IBD is increased, according to a study published in the August issue ofAlimentary Pharmacol

Updated on: June 17,2024 7

Familial risk estimated for inflammatory bowel disease

The risk for a patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) having a first-degree relative (FDR) with IBD is increased, according to a study published in the August issue ofAlimentary Pharmacol

Updated on:June 17,2024 7

Sulfur microbial diet may increase risk for colorectal cancer

(HealthDay)—Greater adherence to a sulfur microbial diet is associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) in both men and women, according to a study published online Nov. 12 inJ

Updated on: June 14,2024 4

Sulfur microbial diet may increase risk for colorectal cancer

(HealthDay)—Greater adherence to a sulfur microbial diet is associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) in both men and women, according to a study published online Nov. 12 inJ

Updated on:June 14,2024 4

Causal link identified between bipolar disorder, IBD

Bipolar disorder (BD) is causally associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Sept. 20 inFrontiers in Genetics.Zhe Wang, from the First Affiliated Hos

Updated on: May 21,2024 7

Causal link identified between bipolar disorder, IBD

Bipolar disorder (BD) is causally associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Sept. 20 inFrontiers in Genetics.Zhe Wang, from the First Affiliated Hos

Updated on:May 21,2024 7

Antioxidant-rich powders from blueberry, persimmon waste could be good for gut microbiota

by American Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFeeding the world's growing population in a sustainable way is no easy task. That's why scientists are exploring options for transform

Updated on: June 20,2024 8

Antioxidant-rich powders from blueberry, persimmon waste could be good for gut microbiota

by American Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFeeding the world's growing population in a sustainable way is no easy task. That's why scientists are exploring options for transform

Updated on:June 20,2024 8

Genetic study sheds light on why people get hemorrhoids

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainHemorrhoids, also called piles, affect a large portion of the population, for reasons that have mostly remained unknown.Now an international study whi

Updated on: June 12,2024 8

Genetic study sheds light on why people get hemorrhoids

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainHemorrhoids, also called piles, affect a large portion of the population, for reasons that have mostly remained unknown.Now an international study whi

Updated on:June 12,2024 8

Fecal microbial transplants show lack of predictability when no prior antibiotic treatment is given to recipient

by University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA fecal microbial transplant—giving a recipient fecal matter from a donor to change the recipient's gut microbial commun

Updated on: June 22,2024 8

Fecal microbial transplants show lack of predictability when no prior antibiotic treatment is given to recipient

by University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA fecal microbial transplant—giving a recipient fecal matter from a donor to change the recipient's gut microbial commun

Updated on:June 22,2024 8

Persistence pays off in the human gut microbiome

by Quadram InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2021.05.008The human gut microbiome is a complex community of trillions of microbes that a

Updated on: June 12,2024 4

Persistence pays off in the human gut microbiome

by Quadram InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2021.05.008The human gut microbiome is a complex community of trillions of microbes that a

Updated on:June 12,2024 4