FDA approves first pill for fecal transplant therapy

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first pill form of fecal microbiota—similar to what's known as fecal transplant therapy—to treat the bacterial infectio

Updated on: February 21,2024

FDA approves first pill for fecal transplant therapy

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first pill form of fecal microbiota—similar to what's known as fecal transplant therapy—to treat the bacterial infectio

Updated on:February 21,2024

The Soda Tax Dilemma: Why Sweetened Beverage Taxes Aren't Curbing Obesity

Updated on: July 10,2024

The Soda Tax Dilemma: Why Sweetened Beverage Taxes Aren't Curbing Obesity

Updated on:July 10,2024

Survey reveals women may be experiencing perimenopause in their 40s

Updated on: May 05,2025

Survey reveals women may be experiencing perimenopause in their 40s

Updated on:May 05,2025

AGA does not recommend the use of probiotics for most digestive conditions

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationIt is estimated that more than 3.9 million American adults have taken some form of probiotics, with many patients looking to probiotics to improve their

Updated on: February 19,2024

AGA does not recommend the use of probiotics for most digestive conditions

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationIt is estimated that more than 3.9 million American adults have taken some form of probiotics, with many patients looking to probiotics to improve their

Updated on:February 19,2024

First comprehensive medical guideline on management of pouchitis released

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on the

Updated on: December 30,2023

First comprehensive medical guideline on management of pouchitis released

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on the

Updated on:December 30,2023

Crohn's disease: Preserving inflammation-free phases

by Technical University MunichSmall intestinal crypts of Crohn´s disease patients. Credit: Prof. Dirk Haller / TUMCrohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the intestine that, in

Updated on: June 03,2024

Crohn's disease: Preserving inflammation-free phases

by Technical University MunichSmall intestinal crypts of Crohn´s disease patients. Credit: Prof. Dirk Haller / TUMCrohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the intestine that, in

Updated on:June 03,2024

Updated guidelines published for evaluating and managing chronic constipation

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) has issued updated guidelines on how to evaluate and manage chronic constipation. The re

Updated on: September 15,2024

Updated guidelines published for evaluating and managing chronic constipation

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) has issued updated guidelines on how to evaluate and manage chronic constipation. The re

Updated on:September 15,2024

Research team proposes novel AI-enabled gastrointestinal diagnostic system inspired by rat whiskers

by Stephanie Baum , Medical XpressThe conceptual design of the proposed artificial whisker-based method inspired by rat whiskers offers a promising approach for GI disease screening. A, B Illustrate t

Updated on: January 05,2024

Research team proposes novel AI-enabled gastrointestinal diagnostic system inspired by rat whiskers

by Stephanie Baum , Medical XpressThe conceptual design of the proposed artificial whisker-based method inspired by rat whiskers offers a promising approach for GI disease screening. A, B Illustrate t

Updated on:January 05,2024

FDA approves mirikizumab, a promising induction and maintenance therapy for ulcerative colitis

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and broken in places. Cre

Updated on: January 25,2024

FDA approves mirikizumab, a promising induction and maintenance therapy for ulcerative colitis

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and broken in places. Cre

Updated on:January 25,2024

Navigating the digestive tract: Study offers first detailed map of the small intestine

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceAn image of tissue from the human small intestine obtained with the help of fluorescent dyes that made it possible to mark numerous proteins in parallel, thereby m

Updated on: September 04,2024

Navigating the digestive tract: Study offers first detailed map of the small intestine

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceAn image of tissue from the human small intestine obtained with the help of fluorescent dyes that made it possible to mark numerous proteins in parallel, thereby m

Updated on:September 04,2024

Colon cancer risk linked to p53 gene in ulcerative colitis

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and bro

Updated on: October 28,2024

Colon cancer risk linked to p53 gene in ulcerative colitis

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and bro

Updated on:October 28,2024

Probiotics not recommended for most digestive conditions

(HealthDay)—Probiotics are not recommended for most digestive conditions, according to a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and published online June 9

Updated on: June 28,2024

Probiotics not recommended for most digestive conditions

(HealthDay)—Probiotics are not recommended for most digestive conditions, according to a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and published online June 9

Updated on:June 28,2024