Study reveals colon tumor location matters for metastatic disease

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalHuman anatomy of the gastrointestinal (GI) system; the GI system is divided in stomach, small and large intestines; the large intestine (colon) is subdivide

Updated on: April 03,2024

Study reveals colon tumor location matters for metastatic disease

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalHuman anatomy of the gastrointestinal (GI) system; the GI system is divided in stomach, small and large intestines; the large intestine (colon) is subdivide

Updated on:April 03,2024

Research shows stimulating tuft cell production reverses intestinal inflammation

by Marissa Shapiro,Vanderbilt UniversityRestoration of the finger-like architecture of the intestine upon tuft cell stimulation in Crohn’s disease model (left) untreated, (right) treated. Arrows

Updated on: April 20,2024

Research shows stimulating tuft cell production reverses intestinal inflammation

by Marissa Shapiro,Vanderbilt UniversityRestoration of the finger-like architecture of the intestine upon tuft cell stimulation in Crohn’s disease model (left) untreated, (right) treated. Arrows

Updated on:April 20,2024

Consumer Health: Who is at risk for inflammatory bowel disease?

by Laurel KellyMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers estimate that more than half a mill

Updated on: May 09,2024

Consumer Health: Who is at risk for inflammatory bowel disease?

by Laurel KellyMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers estimate that more than half a mill

Updated on:May 09,2024

Revisional-RYGB examined for GERD and weight-loss failure

by Elana GotkineFollowing sleeve gastrectomy (SG), revisional Roux-Y-gastric-bypass (RYGB) is beneficial for remission of reflux symptoms and extra weight loss, according to a study published online A

Updated on: April 24,2024

Revisional-RYGB examined for GERD and weight-loss failure

by Elana GotkineFollowing sleeve gastrectomy (SG), revisional Roux-Y-gastric-bypass (RYGB) is beneficial for remission of reflux symptoms and extra weight loss, according to a study published online A

Updated on:April 24,2024

New device invented on an attic sewing machine will improve lives of those with stoma bags

by Heriot-Watt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new device invented on an attic sewing machine is set to revolutionize the lives of thousands living with stoma bags as well as saving the NHS

Updated on: March 26,2024

New device invented on an attic sewing machine will improve lives of those with stoma bags

by Heriot-Watt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new device invented on an attic sewing machine is set to revolutionize the lives of thousands living with stoma bags as well as saving the NHS

Updated on:March 26,2024

Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease is associated with greater impairment of lung function: Study

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.Flowchart of subject recruitment. Credit:Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.14218/JCTH.2021.00306Recent research, which involved

Updated on: January 24,2024

Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease is associated with greater impairment of lung function: Study

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.Flowchart of subject recruitment. Credit:Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.14218/JCTH.2021.00306Recent research, which involved

Updated on:January 24,2024

Finding the right diagnosis with liver biopsy

by Ryn Thorn,Medical University of South CarolinaLiver Biopsy. Credit: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of HealthThe popularity of noninvasiv

Updated on: March 05,2024

Finding the right diagnosis with liver biopsy

by Ryn Thorn,Medical University of South CarolinaLiver Biopsy. Credit: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of HealthThe popularity of noninvasiv

Updated on:March 05,2024

Small intestine found to adapt its size according to nutrient intake

by University of CopenhagenThe activin signaling pathway control turnover of intestinal cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44553-9Resizing of the intes

Updated on: March 05,2024

Small intestine found to adapt its size according to nutrient intake

by University of CopenhagenThe activin signaling pathway control turnover of intestinal cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44553-9Resizing of the intes

Updated on:March 05,2024

New drug target to treat pain from visceral organs

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.1172/JCI165578An approved drug for chronic constipation also relieves the pai

Updated on: March 12,2024

New drug target to treat pain from visceral organs

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.1172/JCI165578An approved drug for chronic constipation also relieves the pai

Updated on:March 12,2024

Researchers confirm celiac disease can damage the brain

by University of SheffieldBrain white matter tracts are shown in green in control participants. These parts appear different in the study's coeliac disease group, which are highlighted in red

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers confirm celiac disease can damage the brain

by University of SheffieldBrain white matter tracts are shown in green in control participants. These parts appear different in the study's coeliac disease group, which are highlighted in red

Updated on:April 03,2024

Researchers fast-track app for bowel disease sufferers in new COVID-19 era

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in University of Otago researchers, in collaboration with others in New Zealand, fast-tracking development of a s

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers fast-track app for bowel disease sufferers in new COVID-19 era

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in University of Otago researchers, in collaboration with others in New Zealand, fast-tracking development of a s

Updated on:April 03,2024

Estimating gastric cancer risk using DNA methylation and lifestyle data

byChiba UniversityOverview of clinical data in the health check-up cohort and clinical samples. (a) Study design of the health check-up cohort. (b) Gastric tissues collected in this study. Five

Updated on: January 24,2024

Estimating gastric cancer risk using DNA methylation and lifestyle data

byChiba UniversityOverview of clinical data in the health check-up cohort and clinical samples. (a) Study design of the health check-up cohort. (b) Gastric tissues collected in this study. Five

Updated on:January 24,2024