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New method detects gut microbes that activate immune cells

New method detects gut microbes that activate immune cells

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have developed a method to help identify which human gut microbes are most likely to contribute to a slew

New method detects gut microbes that activate immune cells

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCedars-Sinai investigators have developed a method to help identify which human gut microbes are most likely to contribute to a slew
New paper reviews gut microbiome health role in fighting depression during COVID-19 pandemic

New paper reviews gut microbiome health role in fighting depression during COVID-19 pandemic

by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UH), BIOHM Health LLC, an

New paper reviews gut microbiome health role in fighting depression during COVID-19 pandemic

by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UH), BIOHM Health LLC, an
High-fiber diet may play a role in controlling the inflammation associated with COVID-19

High-fiber diet may play a role in controlling the inflammation associated with COVID-19

by FAPESPBiopsied colon tissue infected by SARS-CoV-2 and stained by immunofluorescence for human protein ACE2 (red) and viral spike protein (green). Cell nuclei are stained blue. Credit: Institu

High-fiber diet may play a role in controlling the inflammation associated with COVID-19

by FAPESPBiopsied colon tissue infected by SARS-CoV-2 and stained by immunofluorescence for human protein ACE2 (red) and viral spike protein (green). Cell nuclei are stained blue. Credit: Institu
VTE risk up for children with inflammatory bowel disease

VTE risk up for children with inflammatory bowel disease

(HealthDay)—Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a higher risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a study published online June 27 in theJournal of Crohn's & C

VTE risk up for children with inflammatory bowel disease

(HealthDay)—Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a higher risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a study published online June 27 in theJournal of Crohn's & C
Growth factor R-spondin suppresses colorectal tumor growth

Growth factor R-spondin suppresses colorectal tumor growth

by University of HelsinkiR-Spondin 1 -treated intestinal tumor (adenoma). Green staining shows the borders of the epithelial cells, apoptotic cells are shown in red and nuclei in blue. Credit: Ma

Growth factor R-spondin suppresses colorectal tumor growth

by University of HelsinkiR-Spondin 1 -treated intestinal tumor (adenoma). Green staining shows the borders of the epithelial cells, apoptotic cells are shown in red and nuclei in blue. Credit: Ma
Researchers identify inherited gene mutation linked to esophageal cancer

Researchers identify inherited gene mutation linked to esophageal cancer

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStudying genes in families with a propensity for certain diseases has led to many critical advances in medicine, including the d

Researchers identify inherited gene mutation linked to esophageal cancer

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStudying genes in families with a propensity for certain diseases has led to many critical advances in medicine, including the d
Research shows patients and clinicians rated telemedicine care positively during COVID-19 pandemic

Research shows patients and clinicians rated telemedicine care positively during COVID-19 pandemic

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter surveying almost 800 gastroenterology and hepatology patients and their physicians at Penn Medicine,

Research shows patients and clinicians rated telemedicine care positively during COVID-19 pandemic

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter surveying almost 800 gastroenterology and hepatology patients and their physicians at Penn Medicine,
Older Sydneysiders have the highest rates of inflammatory bowel diseases ever recorded in Australia

Older Sydneysiders have the highest rates of inflammatory bowel diseases ever recorded in Australia

by University of SydneyMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The prevalence of inflammatory bow

Older Sydneysiders have the highest rates of inflammatory bowel diseases ever recorded in Australia

by University of SydneyMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The prevalence of inflammatory bow
Inflammatory bowel disease: Incidence and treatment

Inflammatory bowel disease: Incidence and treatment

by Karolinska InstitutetGastrointestinal System. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010. I

Inflammatory bowel disease: Incidence and treatment

by Karolinska InstitutetGastrointestinal System. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010. I
Malnutrition linked to poor outcomes for hospitalized IBD patients

Malnutrition linked to poor outcomes for hospitalized IBD patients

by Elana GotkineFor hospitalized inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, malnutrition contributes to readmission, mortality, length of stay (LOS), and health care costs, according to a study publis

Malnutrition linked to poor outcomes for hospitalized IBD patients

by Elana GotkineFor hospitalized inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, malnutrition contributes to readmission, mortality, length of stay (LOS), and health care costs, according to a study publis
Can diet help with inflammatory bowel disease?

Can diet help with inflammatory bowel disease?

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0More than 6.8 million people worldw

Can diet help with inflammatory bowel disease?

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0More than 6.8 million people worldw
Scientists develop low-cost imaging device for early diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancers

Scientists develop low-cost imaging device for early diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancers

by SPIEThe ultraminiature SFDI system is designed to be incorporated into colonoscopes. By leveraging the phenomenon of light interference, the endoscopic system can reveal information about the

Scientists develop low-cost imaging device for early diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancers

by SPIEThe ultraminiature SFDI system is designed to be incorporated into colonoscopes. By leveraging the phenomenon of light interference, the endoscopic system can reveal information about the