GERD in children linked to anemia, iron deficiency

by Elana GotkineGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with anemia or iron deficiency among children, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inDiagnostics.Vasile Valeriu Lup

Updated on: June 25,2024

GERD in children linked to anemia, iron deficiency

by Elana GotkineGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with anemia or iron deficiency among children, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inDiagnostics.Vasile Valeriu Lup

Updated on:June 25,2024

AI technique reveals gut biome's role in depression and high blood pressure

by Doug Bennett,University of FloridaA gut microbiota rendering showing staphylococcus, enterococcus and lactobacillus bacteria. Credit: University of FloridaTo solve the elusive medical mystery

Updated on: May 26,2024

AI technique reveals gut biome's role in depression and high blood pressure

by Doug Bennett,University of FloridaA gut microbiota rendering showing staphylococcus, enterococcus and lactobacillus bacteria. Credit: University of FloridaTo solve the elusive medical mystery

Updated on:May 26,2024

New knowledge on lymphoid cell maturity could lead to more effective IBD therapies

by Karolinska InstitutetMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A research group at Karolinska In

Updated on: May 29,2024

New knowledge on lymphoid cell maturity could lead to more effective IBD therapies

by Karolinska InstitutetMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A research group at Karolinska In

Updated on:May 29,2024

H. pylori infection Often detected in patients with dyspepsia

In Northwest Ethiopia, 35 percent of patients with dyspepsia have peptic ulcer disease, with risk factors includingHelicobacter pylori(H. pylori) infection and nonsteroidal anti-inflammato

Updated on: March 28,2024

H. pylori infection Often detected in patients with dyspepsia

In Northwest Ethiopia, 35 percent of patients with dyspepsia have peptic ulcer disease, with risk factors includingHelicobacter pylori(H. pylori) infection and nonsteroidal anti-inflammato

Updated on:March 28,2024

Stents inspired by paper-cutting art can deliver drugs to the GI tract

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe device has two key elements -- a soft, stretchy tube made of silicone-based rubber, and a plastic coating etched with needles that pop up when the tube

Updated on: May 21,2024

Stents inspired by paper-cutting art can deliver drugs to the GI tract

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe device has two key elements -- a soft, stretchy tube made of silicone-based rubber, and a plastic coating etched with needles that pop up when the tube

Updated on:May 21,2024

How the body identifies helpful bacteria

by Alex Viveros,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardSmall intestine at steady state. Credit: National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of HealthTrillions of bacte

Updated on: May 26,2024

How the body identifies helpful bacteria

by Alex Viveros,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardSmall intestine at steady state. Credit: National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of HealthTrillions of bacte

Updated on:May 26,2024

Updated guidelines on surgery for Crohn's disease

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough rates of surgery for Crohn's disease have decreased over the years, many patients still require surgical treatment - due to inadequat

Updated on: June 01,2024

Updated guidelines on surgery for Crohn's disease

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough rates of surgery for Crohn's disease have decreased over the years, many patients still require surgical treatment - due to inadequat

Updated on:June 01,2024

How probiotic bacteria benefit the intestine

by Uppsala UniversityDistinct B cell subsets in Peyer’s patches convey probiotic effects by Limosilactobacillus reuteri. Credit: DOI: 10.1186/s40168-021-01128-4Interaction between the gut microbi

Updated on: March 28,2024

How probiotic bacteria benefit the intestine

by Uppsala UniversityDistinct B cell subsets in Peyer’s patches convey probiotic effects by Limosilactobacillus reuteri. Credit: DOI: 10.1186/s40168-021-01128-4Interaction between the gut microbi

Updated on:March 28,2024

Having more diverse gut bacteria can protect against diarrheal disease, study finds

byUniversity of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe severity of a diarrheal disease could be down to the bacteria in your gut, according to new research from the University of East

Updated on: January 24,2024

Having more diverse gut bacteria can protect against diarrheal disease, study finds

byUniversity of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe severity of a diarrheal disease could be down to the bacteria in your gut, according to new research from the University of East

Updated on:January 24,2024

Got GERD? eat this way to help avoid symptoms

by Dennis ThompsonSome folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.In fact, about one-third of the population is affected by this chronic condi

Updated on: January 24,2024

Got GERD? eat this way to help avoid symptoms

by Dennis ThompsonSome folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.In fact, about one-third of the population is affected by this chronic condi

Updated on:January 24,2024

Preclinical study: Antibiotics affect male and female gut microbiomes differently

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, researchers at Cedars-Sinai found that antibiotics have sex-specific effects on the gut microbiome makeup of male and female

Updated on: May 29,2024

Preclinical study: Antibiotics affect male and female gut microbiomes differently

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, researchers at Cedars-Sinai found that antibiotics have sex-specific effects on the gut microbiome makeup of male and female

Updated on:May 29,2024

Highly acidic foods can increase breast cancer recurrence and mortality among past smokers

by Padma Nagappan,San Diego State UniversityDiets higher in acidic foods such as meats and certain cheese can increase the risk for cancer survivors, especially if they smoked. Credit: Alkalife.

Updated on: June 17,2024

Highly acidic foods can increase breast cancer recurrence and mortality among past smokers

by Padma Nagappan,San Diego State UniversityDiets higher in acidic foods such as meats and certain cheese can increase the risk for cancer survivors, especially if they smoked. Credit: Alkalife.

Updated on:June 17,2024