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

Updated on: March 28,2024

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

Updated on:March 28,2024

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

Updated on: March 12,2024

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

Updated on:March 12,2024

Viruses in the guts of centenarians may help them resist pathogens

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsNew research suggests that centenarians—people who live to be at least 100—have a diverse c

Updated on: February 19,2024

Viruses in the guts of centenarians may help them resist pathogens

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsNew research suggests that centenarians—people who live to be at least 100—have a diverse c

Updated on:February 19,2024

Researchers attempting to study differing microbiomes more effectively

by Alissa Kocer,Duke UniversityCredit: Duke UniversityWe know fiber is good for us and is an important part of our diet. One way to get more fiber in our diets is to take fiber supplements, and

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers attempting to study differing microbiomes more effectively

by Alissa Kocer,Duke UniversityCredit: Duke UniversityWe know fiber is good for us and is an important part of our diet. One way to get more fiber in our diets is to take fiber supplements, and

Updated on:April 07,2024

Drug decreases gut leakiness associated with ulcerative colitis

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideDeclan McCole (right) and his graduate student Anica Sayoc-Becerra are seen here examining a culture flask of intestinal epithelial cells

Updated on: April 02,2024

Drug decreases gut leakiness associated with ulcerative colitis

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideDeclan McCole (right) and his graduate student Anica Sayoc-Becerra are seen here examining a culture flask of intestinal epithelial cells

Updated on:April 02,2024

Novel therapeutic targets ulcerative colitis

by Jim Fessenden,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBiologics to modulate the migration and activation of specific innate immune cells, called neutrophils

Updated on: June 01,2024

Novel therapeutic targets ulcerative colitis

by Jim Fessenden,University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBiologics to modulate the migration and activation of specific innate immune cells, called neutrophils

Updated on:June 01,2024

NYC public school kitchen workers may be exposed to hazardous heat levels

by The City University of New YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study by researchers at CUNY SPH suggests that kitchen staff employed in New York City public schools may be exposed to excess

Updated on: May 28,2024

NYC public school kitchen workers may be exposed to hazardous heat levels

by The City University of New YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study by researchers at CUNY SPH suggests that kitchen staff employed in New York City public schools may be exposed to excess

Updated on:May 28,2024

Antibiotics in early life slows digestive nerve function, alters microbiome

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study finds antibiotic exposure during crucial developmental periods in early childhood alters digestive tract nerve function and b

Updated on: March 13,2024

Antibiotics in early life slows digestive nerve function, alters microbiome

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study finds antibiotic exposure during crucial developmental periods in early childhood alters digestive tract nerve function and b

Updated on:March 13,2024

Causal effect identified for inflammatory bowel disease with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis

There seems to be a causal effect between inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, according to a study published online Sept. 14 inJAMA Dermatology.Dennis Freuer, Ph.D.

Updated on: April 24,2024

Causal effect identified for inflammatory bowel disease with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis

There seems to be a causal effect between inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, according to a study published online Sept. 14 inJAMA Dermatology.Dennis Freuer, Ph.D.

Updated on:April 24,2024

Older adults with digestive diseases found to experience higher rates of loneliness, depression

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile life expectancy rates for older Americans are rising, nearly 40% of adults report living with a digestive disease of some kind."Many p

Updated on: June 14,2024

Older adults with digestive diseases found to experience higher rates of loneliness, depression

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile life expectancy rates for older Americans are rising, nearly 40% of adults report living with a digestive disease of some kind."Many p

Updated on:June 14,2024

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

Updated on: March 28,2024

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

Updated on:March 28,2024

Stigmatizing language on liver transplant center websites may discourage patients from seeking treatment

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe vast majority of liver transplant centers in the United States use language on their websites that can be considered stigmati

Updated on: March 14,2024

Stigmatizing language on liver transplant center websites may discourage patients from seeking treatment

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe vast majority of liver transplant centers in the United States use language on their websites that can be considered stigmati

Updated on:March 14,2024