Microscopic colitis explained—and why it's often mistaken for IBS

by David Bergman,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn 1976, a Swedish pathologist, C.G Lindström, published apaperdescribing a colonic anomaly. Through his microscope, he not

Updated on: January 24,2024

Microscopic colitis explained—and why it's often mistaken for IBS

by David Bergman,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn 1976, a Swedish pathologist, C.G Lindström, published apaperdescribing a colonic anomaly. Through his microscope, he not

Updated on:January 24,2024

Scientists gain new insights into how small intestine works

by Ernie MundellIt was the ancient Greeks who first divided the 20-foot length of the small intestine into three parts: The duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.However, the organ may finally be ready

Updated on: April 26,2024

Scientists gain new insights into how small intestine works

by Ernie MundellIt was the ancient Greeks who first divided the 20-foot length of the small intestine into three parts: The duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.However, the organ may finally be ready

Updated on:April 26,2024

New imaging technique for effective therapy in Crohn's disease

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients suffering from Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory intestinal disorder, develop painful constrictions in the bowel. Due t

Updated on: June 01,2024

New imaging technique for effective therapy in Crohn's disease

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients suffering from Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory intestinal disorder, develop painful constrictions in the bowel. Due t

Updated on:June 01,2024

CRC screening uptake no better with use of fecal immunochemical testing in at-risk individuals

CRC screening uptake no better with use of fecal immunochemical testing in at-risk individualsby Elana GotkineFor first-degree relatives of patients with nonsyndromic colorectal cancer (CRC), fecal im

Updated on: January 24,2024

CRC screening uptake no better with use of fecal immunochemical testing in at-risk individuals

CRC screening uptake no better with use of fecal immunochemical testing in at-risk individualsby Elana GotkineFor first-degree relatives of patients with nonsyndromic colorectal cancer (CRC), fecal im

Updated on:January 24,2024

Study: Antibiotic and 'crapsule' therapy eliminate need for further treatment of Crohn's disease

by Centre for Digestive DiseasesProfessor Thomas Borody. Credit: CDDThe Centre for Digestive Disease (CDD) headed by Professor Thomas Borody has cured Crohn's disease as reported today by Dr. Gaur

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study: Antibiotic and 'crapsule' therapy eliminate need for further treatment of Crohn's disease

by Centre for Digestive DiseasesProfessor Thomas Borody. Credit: CDDThe Centre for Digestive Disease (CDD) headed by Professor Thomas Borody has cured Crohn's disease as reported today by Dr. Gaur

Updated on:April 24,2024

Understanding C. diff infection

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Updated on: June 01,2024

Understanding C. diff infection

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Updated on:June 01,2024

Boosting your 'gut health' sounds great. But this wellness trend is vague and often misunderstood

by Amy Loughman and Heidi Staudacher,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIf you walk down the supermarket aisle, you may be tempted with foodsmarketed asbeing good for your gut

Updated on: July 02,2024

Boosting your 'gut health' sounds great. But this wellness trend is vague and often misunderstood

by Amy Loughman and Heidi Staudacher,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIf you walk down the supermarket aisle, you may be tempted with foodsmarketed asbeing good for your gut

Updated on:July 02,2024

Regorafenib synergizes with TAS102 against multiple gastrointestinal cancers: Study

by Impact Journals LLCTAS102 in combination with regorafenib inhibits ERK1/2 and STAT3 signaling. Credit: 2024 Zhang et al.A new research paper waspublishedinOncotargettitled,

Updated on: July 10,2024

Regorafenib synergizes with TAS102 against multiple gastrointestinal cancers: Study

by Impact Journals LLCTAS102 in combination with regorafenib inhibits ERK1/2 and STAT3 signaling. Credit: 2024 Zhang et al.A new research paper waspublishedinOncotargettitled,

Updated on:July 10,2024

Gastrointestinal symptoms not uncommon with COVID-19

(HealthDay)—Approximately 12 percent of patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection report gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a review published online Ju

Updated on: May 10,2024

Gastrointestinal symptoms not uncommon with COVID-19

(HealthDay)—Approximately 12 percent of patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection report gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a review published online Ju

Updated on:May 10,2024

Neonatal meningitis: The immaturity of microbiota and epithelial barriers implicated

by Pasteur InstituteChoroid plexus of mouse neonates. Blue: cell nuclei, green: phalloidin-actin, red: fluorochrome. Credit: Biology of Infection Unit, Institut PasteurMeningitis is associated wi

Updated on: April 29,2024

Neonatal meningitis: The immaturity of microbiota and epithelial barriers implicated

by Pasteur InstituteChoroid plexus of mouse neonates. Blue: cell nuclei, green: phalloidin-actin, red: fluorochrome. Credit: Biology of Infection Unit, Institut PasteurMeningitis is associated wi

Updated on:April 29,2024

Ammonia levels do not aid management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhotic patients

by Medical University of South CarolinaDon Rockey, M.D. is professor and chair of the Department of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. Credit: Sarah PackThe liver performs seve

Updated on: February 19,2024

Ammonia levels do not aid management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhotic patients

by Medical University of South CarolinaDon Rockey, M.D. is professor and chair of the Department of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. Credit: Sarah PackThe liver performs seve

Updated on:February 19,2024

Study reveals surprising link between malnutrition and rising antibiotic resistance

byUniversity of British ColumbiaMicronutrient deficiencies reshape gut bacterial community. Weanling C57Bl/6N male mice (n = 10) were given a control or multiple low-micronutrient diet (deficien

Updated on: January 24,2024

Study reveals surprising link between malnutrition and rising antibiotic resistance

byUniversity of British ColumbiaMicronutrient deficiencies reshape gut bacterial community. Weanling C57Bl/6N male mice (n = 10) were given a control or multiple low-micronutrient diet (deficien

Updated on:January 24,2024