Does cesarean section delivery affect a child's risk of developing gastrointestinal diseases?

by WileyHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaNew research published inActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandina

Updated on: May 28,2024

Does cesarean section delivery affect a child's risk of developing gastrointestinal diseases?

by WileyHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaNew research published inActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandina

Updated on:May 28,2024

AGA recommends bidirectional endoscopy for most patients with iron deficiency anemia

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) published new clinical guidelines outlining an evidence-based approa

Updated on: February 19,2024

AGA recommends bidirectional endoscopy for most patients with iron deficiency anemia

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) published new clinical guidelines outlining an evidence-based approa

Updated on:February 19,2024

Study finds 'virtual biopsy' allows doctors to accurately diagnose precancerous pancreatic cysts

by Alexis Shaw,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: The Ohio State UniversityResearch from doctors at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds a new "virtual biopsy" allows th

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds 'virtual biopsy' allows doctors to accurately diagnose precancerous pancreatic cysts

by Alexis Shaw,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: The Ohio State UniversityResearch from doctors at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds a new "virtual biopsy" allows th

Updated on:April 11,2024

Meet your gut microbes: Lactobacillus brevis—a fermentation superstar

by Leanne Timpson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFermentation, one of the oldest food production andpreservation techniques, has seen a huge revival in recent years. Fro

Updated on: March 14,2024

Meet your gut microbes: Lactobacillus brevis—a fermentation superstar

by Leanne Timpson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFermentation, one of the oldest food production andpreservation techniques, has seen a huge revival in recent years. Fro

Updated on:March 14,2024

Study finds stool transplants more effective than antibiotics for treating recurring, life-threatening gut infections

by Cochrane ReviewsIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthA new study, published in theCochrane Da

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds stool transplants more effective than antibiotics for treating recurring, life-threatening gut infections

by Cochrane ReviewsIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthA new study, published in theCochrane Da

Updated on:April 11,2024

Quantitative diagnosis of bowel ischemia with deep learning

by SPIEProposed workflow for objective detection of ischemic bowel tissue using RGB/LSCI images with cGAN, the deep learning model developed by the research team. Credit: Yaning Wang, et alBowel

Updated on: June 12,2024

Quantitative diagnosis of bowel ischemia with deep learning

by SPIEProposed workflow for objective detection of ischemic bowel tissue using RGB/LSCI images with cGAN, the deep learning model developed by the research team. Credit: Yaning Wang, et alBowel

Updated on:June 12,2024

Toddler constipation: How to help your child get relief

by Sue Benzuly, RNConstipation is no fun for toddlers, but you can help your child move through a bout of it.What is toddler constipation?According to theCleveland Clinic, your toddler may somet

Updated on: March 26,2024

Toddler constipation: How to help your child get relief

by Sue Benzuly, RNConstipation is no fun for toddlers, but you can help your child move through a bout of it.What is toddler constipation?According to theCleveland Clinic, your toddler may somet

Updated on:March 26,2024

Revealing the logic of the body's 'second brain'

by Matt Davenport,Michigan State UniversityA network of glial cells, the logic gates of the gut’s nervous system, are seen in this micrograph. The cells — the dark orbs enveloped in gray — have

Updated on: June 08,2024

Revealing the logic of the body's 'second brain'

by Matt Davenport,Michigan State UniversityA network of glial cells, the logic gates of the gut’s nervous system, are seen in this micrograph. The cells — the dark orbs enveloped in gray — have

Updated on:June 08,2024

Interleukin-22 study provides better understanding of immune responses in inflammatory bowel and lung disease

by MaterCredit:Journal of Experimental Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1084/jem.20230106An immune factor released by white blood cells during infection or inflammation works to suppress the body&#

Updated on: January 29,2024

Interleukin-22 study provides better understanding of immune responses in inflammatory bowel and lung disease

by MaterCredit:Journal of Experimental Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1084/jem.20230106An immune factor released by white blood cells during infection or inflammation works to suppress the body&#

Updated on:January 29,2024

Colorectal cancer screening should start at age 45 years

(HealthDay)—Average-risk colorectal cancer (CRC) screening should start at age 45 years, according to U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer recommendations published online Nov. 15 in&nbs

Updated on: June 06,2024

Colorectal cancer screening should start at age 45 years

(HealthDay)—Average-risk colorectal cancer (CRC) screening should start at age 45 years, according to U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer recommendations published online Nov. 15 in&nbs

Updated on:June 06,2024

Mesh is no better than sutures for hiatal hernia repair, long-term study finds

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Zakir Rushanly from PexelsResearchers led by Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, have conducted a long-term study regarding the use of mesh reinforcemen

Updated on: January 24,2024

Mesh is no better than sutures for hiatal hernia repair, long-term study finds

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Zakir Rushanly from PexelsResearchers led by Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, have conducted a long-term study regarding the use of mesh reinforcemen

Updated on:January 24,2024

Tiny video capsule shows promise as an alternative to endoscopy

by George Washington UniversityAnX Robotica's capsule endoscopy system: NaviCam. Credit: AnX RoboticaWhile ingestible video capsule endoscopes have been around for many years, the capsules ha

Updated on: May 17,2024

Tiny video capsule shows promise as an alternative to endoscopy

by George Washington UniversityAnX Robotica's capsule endoscopy system: NaviCam. Credit: AnX RoboticaWhile ingestible video capsule endoscopes have been around for many years, the capsules ha

Updated on:May 17,2024