Switch to biosimilar drugs may pose legal challenges for doctors

by Helen Metella,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Alberta government's plan for many arthritis, diabetes and Crohn's disease patients to switch to less expensive medicat

Updated on: June 20,2024

Switch to biosimilar drugs may pose legal challenges for doctors

by Helen Metella,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Alberta government's plan for many arthritis, diabetes and Crohn's disease patients to switch to less expensive medicat

Updated on:June 20,2024

Significant county-level variability seen with gastrointestinal cancers

Patient and structural factors contribute to significant geographic differences in mortality from gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, according to a study published in the August issue ofGastroentero

Updated on: May 11,2024

Significant county-level variability seen with gastrointestinal cancers

Patient and structural factors contribute to significant geographic differences in mortality from gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, according to a study published in the August issue ofGastroentero

Updated on:May 11,2024

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

Updated on: May 10,2024

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

Updated on:May 10,2024

New study characterizes the gut virome

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has added numerous previously uncharacterized viral genomes and genes to the ever-increasing worldwide pool of hu

Updated on: April 29,2024

New study characterizes the gut virome

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has added numerous previously uncharacterized viral genomes and genes to the ever-increasing worldwide pool of hu

Updated on:April 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

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

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

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

The largest study of its kind shows a need for improvement in esophageal cancer screenings

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inGastroenterologyaims to improve the effectiveness of screening and surveillance practices for ear

Updated on: May 19,2024

The largest study of its kind shows a need for improvement in esophageal cancer screenings

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inGastroenterologyaims to improve the effectiveness of screening and surveillance practices for ear

Updated on:May 19,2024

Real-time monitoring with a wearable device reveals IBS-related changes

by Osaka Metropolitan UniversityHeart rate variability was measured using a wearable device, a sleeveless shirt with a transmitter. Heart rate variability was recorded on a smartphone using Bluetooth,

Updated on: June 03,2024

Real-time monitoring with a wearable device reveals IBS-related changes

by Osaka Metropolitan UniversityHeart rate variability was measured using a wearable device, a sleeveless shirt with a transmitter. Heart rate variability was recorded on a smartphone using Bluetooth,

Updated on:June 03,2024

Gut bacteria in people with Huntington's disease may be a potential drug target

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA world first clinical study of the gut microbiome in people with Huntington's disease (HD) has found that it is not just a disease of the

Updated on: June 14,2024

Gut bacteria in people with Huntington's disease may be a potential drug target

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA world first clinical study of the gut microbiome in people with Huntington's disease (HD) has found that it is not just a disease of the

Updated on:June 14,2024

Microbes help orchestrate how the gut uses its genes

by Karl Leif Bates,Duke UniversityA confocal microscopy image of small villi in the small intestine shows cell nuclei in blue and absorbed dietary fat in red. Credit: John Rawls Lab, Duke Microb

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbes help orchestrate how the gut uses its genes

by Karl Leif Bates,Duke UniversityA confocal microscopy image of small villi in the small intestine shows cell nuclei in blue and absorbed dietary fat in red. Credit: John Rawls Lab, Duke Microb

Updated on:May 17,2024