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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
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 discover new drug target for inflammatory bowel disease

Researchers discover new drug target for inflammatory bowel disease

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterColonoscopic image of mice lacking the Pak2 gene showing severe colon inflammation. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical centerA set of interacting molecules in immune

Researchers discover new drug target for inflammatory bowel disease

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterColonoscopic image of mice lacking the Pak2 gene showing severe colon inflammation. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical centerA set of interacting molecules in immune
Researchers gain an ecological understanding of what happens when two gut microbiomes clash together

Researchers gain an ecological understanding of what happens when two gut microbiomes clash together

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryFecal Microbiota Transplantation as the confluence of a donor’s and recipient's gut ecosystems. The various “pipes” in the image represent human gastro

Researchers gain an ecological understanding of what happens when two gut microbiomes clash together

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryFecal Microbiota Transplantation as the confluence of a donor’s and recipient's gut ecosystems. The various “pipes” in the image represent human gastro
Shift work tied to higher risk for reflux esophagitis

Shift work tied to higher risk for reflux esophagitis

by Lori SolomonShift work was significantly associated with the incidence of reflux esophagitis, according to a study published online Feb. 13 inScientific Reports.Min‑Woo Nam, from Sungkyunkwan

Shift work tied to higher risk for reflux esophagitis

by Lori SolomonShift work was significantly associated with the incidence of reflux esophagitis, according to a study published online Feb. 13 inScientific Reports.Min‑Woo Nam, from Sungkyunkwan
Gastro or endometriosis? How your GP discusses uncertainty can harm your health

Gastro or endometriosis? How your GP discusses uncertainty can harm your health

by Maria R. Dahm,The ConversationCredit: Sora Shimazaki/PexelsYou wake with stomach pain that worsens during the day and decide to see your doctor. You describe your symptoms and your doctor exa

Gastro or endometriosis? How your GP discusses uncertainty can harm your health

by Maria R. Dahm,The ConversationCredit: Sora Shimazaki/PexelsYou wake with stomach pain that worsens during the day and decide to see your doctor. You describe your symptoms and your doctor exa
Lower fiber intake tied to higher risk for later inflammatory bowel disease

Lower fiber intake tied to higher risk for later inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonHigher consumption of dietary fiber was associated with a lower risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 18 inAlimentary Pharmacology

Lower fiber intake tied to higher risk for later inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonHigher consumption of dietary fiber was associated with a lower risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 18 inAlimentary Pharmacology
Probiotics increase gut bacteria diversity in extremely preterm infants

Probiotics increase gut bacteria diversity in extremely preterm infants

by Karin Söderlund Leifler,Linköping UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExtremely preterm infants can suffer from a life-threatening inflammation of the gut. A new clinical study has sh

Probiotics increase gut bacteria diversity in extremely preterm infants

by Karin Söderlund Leifler,Linköping UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExtremely preterm infants can suffer from a life-threatening inflammation of the gut. A new clinical study has sh
More investment needed to cut bowel disorder hospital cases

More investment needed to cut bowel disorder hospital cases

by University of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExtra resources are needed so more patients with bowel disorders can be treated without being admitted to hospital, experts plea.The ple

More investment needed to cut bowel disorder hospital cases

by University of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExtra resources are needed so more patients with bowel disorders can be treated without being admitted to hospital, experts plea.The ple
Gut bacteria influence brain development

Gut bacteria influence brain development

by University of ViennaSeki et al. have established a comprehensive, time-resolved profile of microbiota, immune, and neurophysiological development in premature infants. Their research linked ea

Gut bacteria influence brain development

by University of ViennaSeki et al. have established a comprehensive, time-resolved profile of microbiota, immune, and neurophysiological development in premature infants. Their research linked ea
Study pinpoints specialized gut immune cells that can limit progression of inflammatory bowel disease

Study pinpoints specialized gut immune cells that can limit progression of inflammatory bowel disease

by The Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute, King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust have cha

Study pinpoints specialized gut immune cells that can limit progression of inflammatory bowel disease

by The Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute, King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust have cha
Social and economic hardships in childhood may alter gut bacteria in Hispanic adults

Social and economic hardships in childhood may alter gut bacteria in Hispanic adults

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthExperiencing

Social and economic hardships in childhood may alter gut bacteria in Hispanic adults

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthExperiencing