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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
New research reveals devastating impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis of oesophageal and stomach cancer

New research reveals devastating impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis of oesophageal and stomach cancer

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: AI-generated imageNew research by Queen's University Belfast and the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry has highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pande

New research reveals devastating impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis of oesophageal and stomach cancer

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: AI-generated imageNew research by Queen's University Belfast and the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry has highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pande
Two-thirds of IBD patients partially, fully exclude one food category

Two-thirds of IBD patients partially, fully exclude one food category

by Lori SolomonApproximately two-thirds of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) report the partial or total exclusion of at least one food category, according to a study published online Apr

Two-thirds of IBD patients partially, fully exclude one food category

by Lori SolomonApproximately two-thirds of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) report the partial or total exclusion of at least one food category, according to a study published online Apr
Frequent use of antimicrobial drugs in the first decade of life shifts bacterial profiles in saliva

Frequent use of antimicrobial drugs in the first decade of life shifts bacterial profiles in saliva

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe strongest associations were presented with azithromycin that is used for example to middle ear infections, strep throat and pneumonia

Frequent use of antimicrobial drugs in the first decade of life shifts bacterial profiles in saliva

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe strongest associations were presented with azithromycin that is used for example to middle ear infections, strep throat and pneumonia
Transporter's role in gut barrier linked to intestinal dysfunction

Transporter's role in gut barrier linked to intestinal dysfunction

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe cotransporter NKCC1 moves sodium, potassium and chloride ions across the cell membrane of many cell types, including intestin

Transporter's role in gut barrier linked to intestinal dysfunction

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe cotransporter NKCC1 moves sodium, potassium and chloride ions across the cell membrane of many cell types, including intestin
Diet, not exercise, may be key to addressing our biggest cause of liver disease

Diet, not exercise, may be key to addressing our biggest cause of liver disease

by Edith Cowan UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEdith Cowan University researchers have found that a chronic disease affecting up to 80 per cent of overweight people may be causing an iron defi

Diet, not exercise, may be key to addressing our biggest cause of liver disease

by Edith Cowan UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEdith Cowan University researchers have found that a chronic disease affecting up to 80 per cent of overweight people may be causing an iron defi
Specialized immune cells could help repair inflammatory bowel disease damage in children

Specialized immune cells could help repair inflammatory bowel disease damage in children

by University of British ColumbiaMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study suggests tha

Specialized immune cells could help repair inflammatory bowel disease damage in children

by University of British ColumbiaMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study suggests tha
Understanding malnutrition in vulnerable older New Zealanders

Understanding malnutrition in vulnerable older New Zealanders

by Massey UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew Massey University research that explores the eating habits of older people provides crucial insights for helping to prevent malnutrition in ageing

Understanding malnutrition in vulnerable older New Zealanders

by Massey UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew Massey University research that explores the eating habits of older people provides crucial insights for helping to prevent malnutrition in ageing
Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a subytpe of cancers known as sarcomas. GIST is the most common type of sarcoma with ap

Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a subytpe of cancers known as sarcomas. GIST is the most common type of sarcoma with ap
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
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
Human microbiome research excludes developing world

Human microbiome research excludes developing world

by Public Library of ScienceA map illustrating the global distribution of publicly available human microbiome samples. Dark red indicates the highest number of samples, followed by orange and yel

Human microbiome research excludes developing world

by Public Library of ScienceA map illustrating the global distribution of publicly available human microbiome samples. Dark red indicates the highest number of samples, followed by orange and yel