Experts discuss benefits and risks of different guideline-approved treatment approaches for C. difficile infection

by American College of PhysiciansA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Updated on: March 12,2024

Experts discuss benefits and risks of different guideline-approved treatment approaches for C. difficile infection

by American College of PhysiciansA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Updated on:March 12,2024

AGA releases evidence-based principles to guide creation of national colorectal cancer screening approach

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association today released a series of evidence-based position statements that amount

Updated on: May 28,2024

AGA releases evidence-based principles to guide creation of national colorectal cancer screening approach

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association today released a series of evidence-based position statements that amount

Updated on:May 28,2024

Following one death, FDA warns hospitals about giving probiotics to preemies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators are cautioning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.An infant given probiotics at an undisclosed hospital has died, U.S. Food and Drug Administration offic

Updated on: January 24,2024

Following one death, FDA warns hospitals about giving probiotics to preemies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators are cautioning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.An infant given probiotics at an undisclosed hospital has died, U.S. Food and Drug Administration offic

Updated on:January 24,2024

Mapping bacterial neighborhoods in the gut

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyBacteroides fragilis (red) and the epithelial surface (blue) of a mouse colon. Most bacteria are found in the center of the gut lumen, but some r

Updated on: June 12,2024

Mapping bacterial neighborhoods in the gut

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyBacteroides fragilis (red) and the epithelial surface (blue) of a mouse colon. Most bacteria are found in the center of the gut lumen, but some r

Updated on:June 12,2024

Colorectal cancer surgery: Modifying gut microbiota could reduce postoperative complications

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a promising study, Canadian researchers have shown for the first time in mice that modifying intestinal flora before surgery could red

Updated on: June 06,2024

Colorectal cancer surgery: Modifying gut microbiota could reduce postoperative complications

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a promising study, Canadian researchers have shown for the first time in mice that modifying intestinal flora before surgery could red

Updated on:June 06,2024

Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallo

Updated on: March 12,2024

Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallo

Updated on:March 12,2024

Better treatment for people with inflammatory bowel disease

by Steinar Brandslet,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: AI-generated imageFinding the right treatment for people living with chronic intestinal inflammation, also known as inf

Updated on: May 11,2024

Better treatment for people with inflammatory bowel disease

by Steinar Brandslet,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: AI-generated imageFinding the right treatment for people living with chronic intestinal inflammation, also known as inf

Updated on:May 11,2024

Fecal transplant plus fibre supplements improve insulin sensitivity in severely obese patients, clinical trial shows

by University of AlbertaA clinical trial led by medicine professor Karen Madsen showed that a single oral fecal transplant followed by fibre supplements improved insulin sensitivity in severely o

Updated on: May 29,2024

Fecal transplant plus fibre supplements improve insulin sensitivity in severely obese patients, clinical trial shows

by University of AlbertaA clinical trial led by medicine professor Karen Madsen showed that a single oral fecal transplant followed by fibre supplements improved insulin sensitivity in severely o

Updated on:May 29,2024

Bruce Springsteen and peptic ulcer awareness

by Dan DeLuca and Aubrey Whelan, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Bruce Springsteen abruptly postponed his two Philadelphia concerts at Citizens Bank Park in August ― and

Updated on: January 24,2024

Bruce Springsteen and peptic ulcer awareness

by Dan DeLuca and Aubrey Whelan, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Bruce Springsteen abruptly postponed his two Philadelphia concerts at Citizens Bank Park in August ― and

Updated on:January 24,2024

An education doesn't just make you smarter, it may protect your gut

by Edith Cowan UniversityGlobal genetic correlation of cognitive traits and AD with GIT disorders using LDSC. AD: Alzheimer’s disease, IBS: irritable bowel syndrome, PUD: peptic ulcer disease, GE

Updated on: June 08,2024

An education doesn't just make you smarter, it may protect your gut

by Edith Cowan UniversityGlobal genetic correlation of cognitive traits and AD with GIT disorders using LDSC. AD: Alzheimer’s disease, IBS: irritable bowel syndrome, PUD: peptic ulcer disease, GE

Updated on:June 08,2024

Infection with stomach bacteria may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease

Infection with stomach bacteria may increase risk of Alzheimer's diseaseby Charité—Universitätsmedizin BerlinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfection with the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylo

Updated on: January 24,2024

Infection with stomach bacteria may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease

Infection with stomach bacteria may increase risk of Alzheimer's diseaseby Charité—Universitätsmedizin BerlinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfection with the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylo

Updated on:January 24,2024

Management of antithrombotics in GI bleed, endoscopy addressed

In a clinical practice guideline issued jointly by the American College of Gastroenterology and the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and published online March 17 in theAmerican Journal

Updated on: May 10,2024

Management of antithrombotics in GI bleed, endoscopy addressed

In a clinical practice guideline issued jointly by the American College of Gastroenterology and the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and published online March 17 in theAmerican Journal

Updated on:May 10,2024