Metagenomic analyses used to identify changes in the gut microbiome after spinal cord injury

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing metagenomic sequencing, researchers have identified changes in populations of bacteria and viruses that occur after spin

Updated on: March 28,2024

Metagenomic analyses used to identify changes in the gut microbiome after spinal cord injury

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing metagenomic sequencing, researchers have identified changes in populations of bacteria and viruses that occur after spin

Updated on:March 28,2024

Doctors pioneer non-invasive 'string test' for sedation-free upper gastrointestinal monitoring

by Children's Hospital ColoradoThe EnteroTracker—commonly referred to as the "string test"—is being demonstrated here by one of its creators, Children's Hospital Colorado pediatric g

Updated on: April 01,2024

Doctors pioneer non-invasive 'string test' for sedation-free upper gastrointestinal monitoring

by Children's Hospital ColoradoThe EnteroTracker—commonly referred to as the "string test"—is being demonstrated here by one of its creators, Children's Hospital Colorado pediatric g

Updated on:April 01,2024

A self-powered ingestible sensor opens new avenues for gut research

by Emerson Dameron,University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego Researchers develop a self-powered ingestible sensor system designed to monitor metabolites in the small intestine over time.

Updated on: April 01,2024

A self-powered ingestible sensor opens new avenues for gut research

by Emerson Dameron,University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego Researchers develop a self-powered ingestible sensor system designed to monitor metabolites in the small intestine over time.

Updated on:April 01,2024

Mouse study suggests genetic contribution to anxiety is partially mediated by gut microbiome

by Greta Lorge,Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryA scanning electron micrograph of Escherichia coli, which are one of many strains of bacteria found in mammalian guts. Credit: National Instit

Updated on: May 06,2024

Mouse study suggests genetic contribution to anxiety is partially mediated by gut microbiome

by Greta Lorge,Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryA scanning electron micrograph of Escherichia coli, which are one of many strains of bacteria found in mammalian guts. Credit: National Instit

Updated on:May 06,2024

How to dramatically reduce inappropriate ulcer-prevention prescriptions

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloThis poster is one of the patient education materials developed by UB physicians in a project designed to reduce inappropriate prescribing of proton pump i

Updated on: May 26,2024

How to dramatically reduce inappropriate ulcer-prevention prescriptions

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloThis poster is one of the patient education materials developed by UB physicians in a project designed to reduce inappropriate prescribing of proton pump i

Updated on:May 26,2024

Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia

Updated on: March 13,2024

Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia

Updated on:March 13,2024

A disease trigger for pancreatitis has been identified

by Technical University MunichA Calcium channel is involved in the development of pancreatitis Credit: Prof. Dr. Heiko WittPatients suffering from chronic pancreatitis experience an either recurr

Updated on: April 01,2024

A disease trigger for pancreatitis has been identified

by Technical University MunichA Calcium channel is involved in the development of pancreatitis Credit: Prof. Dr. Heiko WittPatients suffering from chronic pancreatitis experience an either recurr

Updated on:April 01,2024

Fewer tiny newborns are dying of intestinal necrosis, but many tragedies remain

by Denise MannJennifer Canvasser had never heard of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) before she gave birth to twins three months prematurely in 2011, but she has since devoted her life to raising aware

Updated on: March 26,2024

Fewer tiny newborns are dying of intestinal necrosis, but many tragedies remain

by Denise MannJennifer Canvasser had never heard of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) before she gave birth to twins three months prematurely in 2011, but she has since devoted her life to raising aware

Updated on:March 26,2024

Your microbiome shapes your life, but where did it come from?

by Carnegie Institution for ScienceCredit: Navid Marvi, Carnegie Institution for ScienceThe gut microbiome is an ecosystem of hundreds to thousands of microbial species living within the human bo

Updated on: May 28,2024

Your microbiome shapes your life, but where did it come from?

by Carnegie Institution for ScienceCredit: Navid Marvi, Carnegie Institution for ScienceThe gut microbiome is an ecosystem of hundreds to thousands of microbial species living within the human bo

Updated on:May 28,2024

Negative financial shock increases loneliness in older adults

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainOlder adults suffering a financial shock, defined as a loss of income, experienced elevated levels of loneliness, but this

Updated on: June 20,2024

Negative financial shock increases loneliness in older adults

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainOlder adults suffering a financial shock, defined as a loss of income, experienced elevated levels of loneliness, but this

Updated on:June 20,2024

Incidence of IBD 10.9 per 100,000 person-years in the US

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is 10.9 per 100,000 person-years and prevalence is 721 per 100,000 population, according to a study published online July 20 inG

Updated on: May 28,2024

Incidence of IBD 10.9 per 100,000 person-years in the US

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is 10.9 per 100,000 person-years and prevalence is 721 per 100,000 population, according to a study published online July 20 inG

Updated on:May 28,2024

Study finds babies' gut microbiome not influenced by mothers' vaginal microbiome composition

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt has been a longstanding assumption that birth mode and associated exposure of newborns to their mothers' vaginal microbiome during delivery gr

Updated on: April 15,2024

Study finds babies' gut microbiome not influenced by mothers' vaginal microbiome composition

by FrontiersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt has been a longstanding assumption that birth mode and associated exposure of newborns to their mothers' vaginal microbiome during delivery gr

Updated on:April 15,2024