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A molecular switch for stomach disease

A molecular switch for stomach disease

by University of Erlangen-NurembergImmune receptor TLR5 is activated by type IV secretion protein CagL from H. pylori. This leads to a signal cascade, which in turn leads to messenger substances

A molecular switch for stomach disease

by University of Erlangen-NurembergImmune receptor TLR5 is activated by type IV secretion protein CagL from H. pylori. This leads to a signal cascade, which in turn leads to messenger substances
Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development, study shows

Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development, study shows

by Marta Wegorzewska,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisRichness and diversity of the gut microbiome (A) Number of species. (B) Shannon diversity. Solid red line demarcates old

Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development, study shows

by Marta Wegorzewska,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisRichness and diversity of the gut microbiome (A) Number of species. (B) Shannon diversity. Solid red line demarcates old
Researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis

Researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's a hidden cause of diarrhea, and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multip

Researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's a hidden cause of diarrhea, and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multip
Microbial strains show individualized patterns of stability in the developing infant gut

Microbial strains show individualized patterns of stability in the developing infant gut

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince 2017, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers Casey Morrow, Ph.D., and Hyunmin Koo, Ph.D., have used powe

Microbial strains show individualized patterns of stability in the developing infant gut

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince 2017, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers Casey Morrow, Ph.D., and Hyunmin Koo, Ph.D., have used powe
Recommendations updated for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding

Recommendations updated for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding

In clinical guidelines published online Oct. 22 in theAnnals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are presented for the management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Alan N.

Recommendations updated for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding

In clinical guidelines published online Oct. 22 in theAnnals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are presented for the management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Alan N.
Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux hypersensitivity, accor

Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux hypersensitivity, accor
Do you know the signs of inflammatory bowel disease?

Do you know the signs of inflammatory bowel disease?

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: Sora Shimazaki from PexelsCrohn's and Colitis Awareness Week will be observed Dec. 1–7, which makes this a good time to learn about the signs and symptoms

Do you know the signs of inflammatory bowel disease?

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: Sora Shimazaki from PexelsCrohn's and Colitis Awareness Week will be observed Dec. 1–7, which makes this a good time to learn about the signs and symptoms
Resilience-driven care for inflammatory bowel disease leads to sharp drops in ER visits and hospitalizations

Resilience-driven care for inflammatory bowel disease leads to sharp drops in ER visits and hospitalizations

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA personalized program to increase resilience in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can substantially reduce hospitalizatio

Resilience-driven care for inflammatory bowel disease leads to sharp drops in ER visits and hospitalizations

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA personalized program to increase resilience in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can substantially reduce hospitalizatio
Researchers explore advancements in endoscopic techniques for removing large colorectal polyps

Researchers explore advancements in endoscopic techniques for removing large colorectal polyps

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityThe figure was derived from'International consensus on the management of large (≥20 mm) non-pedunculated colorectal polyps: A World Endoscopy Organisation Delp

Researchers explore advancements in endoscopic techniques for removing large colorectal polyps

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityThe figure was derived from'International consensus on the management of large (≥20 mm) non-pedunculated colorectal polyps: A World Endoscopy Organisation Delp
London researchers first in world to use new device for feeding tube insertion

London researchers first in world to use new device for feeding tube insertion

by Lawson Health Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of clinician researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute have partnered with medical device company CoapTech LLC to study

London researchers first in world to use new device for feeding tube insertion

by Lawson Health Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of clinician researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute have partnered with medical device company CoapTech LLC to study
Scientists target human stomach cells for diabetes therapy

Scientists target human stomach cells for diabetes therapy

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeHuman gastric insulin-secreting organoids molecularly and functionally resemble pancreatic islets. Red: c-peptide, a byproduct of pro-insulin. Green: glucagon (typ

Scientists target human stomach cells for diabetes therapy

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeHuman gastric insulin-secreting organoids molecularly and functionally resemble pancreatic islets. Red: c-peptide, a byproduct of pro-insulin. Green: glucagon (typ
How gravity may cause irritable bowel syndrome

How gravity may cause irritable bowel syndrome

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new theory suggests irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the most common gastrointestinal disorder, may be caused by gravity.Brennan Spiegel, M

How gravity may cause irritable bowel syndrome

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new theory suggests irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the most common gastrointestinal disorder, may be caused by gravity.Brennan Spiegel, M