Small intestine found to adapt its size according to nutrient intake

by University of CopenhagenThe activin signaling pathway control turnover of intestinal cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44553-9Resizing of the intes

Updated on: March 05,2024 16

Small intestine found to adapt its size according to nutrient intake

by University of CopenhagenThe activin signaling pathway control turnover of intestinal cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44553-9Resizing of the intes

Updated on:March 05,2024 16

Stomach cancer atlas maps path to better treatments

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolFigure 1. UMAPs depicting cell lineages marked by genes specific to each cluster. The epithelial cell meta-cluster is marked by CDH1 expression and th

Updated on: May 11,2024 8

Stomach cancer atlas maps path to better treatments

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolFigure 1. UMAPs depicting cell lineages marked by genes specific to each cluster. The epithelial cell meta-cluster is marked by CDH1 expression and th

Updated on:May 11,2024 8

Gastro docs say 'trust your gut,' seek help for digestive issues

A leading group of U.S. tummy doctors wants Americans to get used to talking about their bowel symptoms, at least with their physicians.People are hesitant to discuss digestive trouble with a medical

Updated on: May 10,2024 4

Gastro docs say 'trust your gut,' seek help for digestive issues

A leading group of U.S. tummy doctors wants Americans to get used to talking about their bowel symptoms, at least with their physicians.People are hesitant to discuss digestive trouble with a medical

Updated on:May 10,2024 4

Potential new heartburn drug studied at VUMC

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterMichael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc, director of the Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Credit: Vander

Updated on: March 26,2024 16

Potential new heartburn drug studied at VUMC

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterMichael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc, director of the Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Credit: Vander

Updated on:March 26,2024 16

Probiotics delivered in biofilm state protect the intestines and brain in necrotizing enterocolitis model

byNationwide Children's HospitalActivated microglia in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) from Experiment 1. (a) Mean count of activated microglia in PFC. Points indicate counts for each individual

Updated on: January 24,2024 17

Probiotics delivered in biofilm state protect the intestines and brain in necrotizing enterocolitis model

byNationwide Children's HospitalActivated microglia in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) from Experiment 1. (a) Mean count of activated microglia in PFC. Points indicate counts for each individual

Updated on:January 24,2024 17

Why anti-TNF drugs don't work for some kids with Crohn's disease

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Why anti-TNF drugs don't work for some kids with Crohn's disease

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Genetics of eosinophilic colitis revealed

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.01.022A condition called eosinophilic colitis is distinct from other, similar eosinophilic gastrointest

Updated on: May 21,2024 3

Genetics of eosinophilic colitis revealed

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.01.022A condition called eosinophilic colitis is distinct from other, similar eosinophilic gastrointest

Updated on:May 21,2024 3

Researchers determine bariatric surgery lowers health risks for people with common liver disorder

by West Virginia UniversityBariatric surgery—or gastric bypass—as a treatment method for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has a significant impact on improving clinical outcomes, a

Updated on: April 07,2024 15

Researchers determine bariatric surgery lowers health risks for people with common liver disorder

by West Virginia UniversityBariatric surgery—or gastric bypass—as a treatment method for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has a significant impact on improving clinical outcomes, a

Updated on:April 07,2024 15

Digestive problems in 'long COVID' linked to psychological trauma, according research

byUniversity of OklahomaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 when the virus arrived in spring 2020 experienced a high rate of gastrointestinal problem

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Digestive problems in 'long COVID' linked to psychological trauma, according research

byUniversity of OklahomaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 when the virus arrived in spring 2020 experienced a high rate of gastrointestinal problem

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Pathogenic bacteria use a sugar in the intestinal mucus layer to infect the gut, study shows

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Children's Hospital shows the sugar sialic acid

Updated on: April 20,2024 18

Pathogenic bacteria use a sugar in the intestinal mucus layer to infect the gut, study shows

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Children's Hospital shows the sugar sialic acid

Updated on:April 20,2024 18

Nitrate levels in drinking water may be related to bowel cancer

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe formation of cancer-causing chemicals in the gut could be at the heart of understanding how high levels of nitrate in our drinking water contrib

Updated on: March 28,2024 12

Nitrate levels in drinking water may be related to bowel cancer

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe formation of cancer-causing chemicals in the gut could be at the heart of understanding how high levels of nitrate in our drinking water contrib

Updated on:March 28,2024 12

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 7

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 7