A simple diagnostic tool for gastrointestinal disorders

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers designed this quipu-inspired device that can be used to measure pressure inside the digestive tract and diagnose a variety of

Updated on: May 10,2024

A simple diagnostic tool for gastrointestinal disorders

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers designed this quipu-inspired device that can be used to measure pressure inside the digestive tract and diagnose a variety of

Updated on:May 10,2024

If a family member has celiac disease, you should get yourself tested

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Australian-first study,published in theMedical Journal of Australia, has found significant prevalence of undiagnosed ce

Updated on: January 24,2024

If a family member has celiac disease, you should get yourself tested

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Australian-first study,published in theMedical Journal of Australia, has found significant prevalence of undiagnosed ce

Updated on:January 24,2024

Exclusion diet may ease refractory ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—An ulcerative colitis exclusion diet (UCED) shows promise as an independent therapy for patients with refractory disease, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in theJournal

Updated on: May 28,2024

Exclusion diet may ease refractory ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—An ulcerative colitis exclusion diet (UCED) shows promise as an independent therapy for patients with refractory disease, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in theJournal

Updated on:May 28,2024

Fecal transplantation: An effective remedy for life-threatening intestinal infections

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainFecal transplantation in the intestine is an effective cure—and far superior to today's standard treatment—for a life-threatening infection that a

Updated on: June 22,2024

Fecal transplantation: An effective remedy for life-threatening intestinal infections

by Aarhus UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainFecal transplantation in the intestine is an effective cure—and far superior to today's standard treatment—for a life-threatening infection that a

Updated on:June 22,2024

Dynamic calculation model could significantly improve colon cancer diagnosis

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInterval cancer is the term used for colorectal cancer that develops after a screening colonoscopy but before th

Updated on: June 25,2024

Dynamic calculation model could significantly improve colon cancer diagnosis

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInterval cancer is the term used for colorectal cancer that develops after a screening colonoscopy but before th

Updated on:June 25,2024

Research demonstrates the potential of natural compounds to treat gastrointestinal disorders

by Cactus CommunicationsCredit:Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2023.07.001Chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are becoming increasingly common throughout

Updated on: January 24,2024

Research demonstrates the potential of natural compounds to treat gastrointestinal disorders

by Cactus CommunicationsCredit:Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2023.07.001Chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are becoming increasingly common throughout

Updated on:January 24,2024

AACR: Cadonilimab plus chemo beneficial for gastric adenocarcinoma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastric/gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) adenocarcinoma, cadonilimab plus chemotherapy is associated with improved overall survival and progression-free survival, ac

Updated on: April 28,2024

AACR: Cadonilimab plus chemo beneficial for gastric adenocarcinoma

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastric/gastroesophageal junction (G/GEJ) adenocarcinoma, cadonilimab plus chemotherapy is associated with improved overall survival and progression-free survival, ac

Updated on:April 28,2024

The surprising origin of a deadly hospital infection

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainHospital staff spend a significant amount of time working to protect patients from acquiring infections while they are being cared for in the hos

Updated on: April 02,2024

The surprising origin of a deadly hospital infection

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainHospital staff spend a significant amount of time working to protect patients from acquiring infections while they are being cared for in the hos

Updated on:April 02,2024

Artificial intelligence model can predict whether Crohn disease will recur after surgery

by ElsevierSixty-eight patients with Crohn disease were classified according to the presence or absence of postoperative recurrence within two years. The investigators performed histological anal

Updated on: May 26,2024

Artificial intelligence model can predict whether Crohn disease will recur after surgery

by ElsevierSixty-eight patients with Crohn disease were classified according to the presence or absence of postoperative recurrence within two years. The investigators performed histological anal

Updated on:May 26,2024

Quantitative detection of fatty liver disease by assessing fat distribution in the liver

by Tokyo University of ScienceVisualization of quantitative lipid distribution in mouse liver through near-infrared hyperspectral imaging Credit: Tokyo University of ScienceNonalcoholic fatty liv

Updated on: May 19,2024

Quantitative detection of fatty liver disease by assessing fat distribution in the liver

by Tokyo University of ScienceVisualization of quantitative lipid distribution in mouse liver through near-infrared hyperspectral imaging Credit: Tokyo University of ScienceNonalcoholic fatty liv

Updated on:May 19,2024

Fecal microbe transplants help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and shrink tumors

by Diwakar Davar,The ConversationCancer patients who responded well to immunotherapy donated stool samples. Their stool was processed to yield material for a fecal microbe transplant. Credit: Di

Updated on: June 22,2024

Fecal microbe transplants help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and shrink tumors

by Diwakar Davar,The ConversationCancer patients who responded well to immunotherapy donated stool samples. Their stool was processed to yield material for a fecal microbe transplant. Credit: Di

Updated on:June 22,2024

With high fiber diets, more protein may mean more bloating

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who eat high fiber diets are more likely to experience bloating if their high fiber diet is protein-ri

Updated on: March 26,2024

With high fiber diets, more protein may mean more bloating

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who eat high fiber diets are more likely to experience bloating if their high fiber diet is protein-ri

Updated on:March 26,2024