Foodborne fungus impairs intestinal wound healing in Crohn's disease

by Washington University School of MedicineHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaEating is a dangerous business. Natur

Updated on: May 21,2024

Foodborne fungus impairs intestinal wound healing in Crohn's disease

by Washington University School of MedicineHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaEating is a dangerous business. Natur

Updated on:May 21,2024

Immune system protein may defend against deadly intestinal disease in babies

by Kristina Sauerwein,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisMisty Good, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Newborn Medicine at Washington University School o

Updated on: May 28,2024

Immune system protein may defend against deadly intestinal disease in babies

by Kristina Sauerwein,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisMisty Good, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Newborn Medicine at Washington University School o

Updated on:May 28,2024

Study looks at how the human microbiome varies with location

by Lewis Taylor,University of OregonCredit: CC0 Public DomainHome is where the microbes are.That's one takeaway from newly published research by an interdisciplinary University of Oregon tea

Updated on: March 13,2024

Study looks at how the human microbiome varies with location

by Lewis Taylor,University of OregonCredit: CC0 Public DomainHome is where the microbes are.That's one takeaway from newly published research by an interdisciplinary University of Oregon tea

Updated on:March 13,2024

Better methods needed for predicting risk of liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetHannes Hagström, associate professor at the Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet (Solna and Huddinge), Sweden. Credit: Ulf SirbornWhile blood samples can reliably

Updated on: March 26,2024

Better methods needed for predicting risk of liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetHannes Hagström, associate professor at the Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet (Solna and Huddinge), Sweden. Credit: Ulf SirbornWhile blood samples can reliably

Updated on:March 26,2024

Revisional-RYGB examined for GERD and weight-loss failure

by Elana GotkineFollowing sleeve gastrectomy (SG), revisional Roux-Y-gastric-bypass (RYGB) is beneficial for remission of reflux symptoms and extra weight loss, according to a study published online A

Updated on: April 24,2024

Revisional-RYGB examined for GERD and weight-loss failure

by Elana GotkineFollowing sleeve gastrectomy (SG), revisional Roux-Y-gastric-bypass (RYGB) is beneficial for remission of reflux symptoms and extra weight loss, according to a study published online A

Updated on:April 24,2024

Immune cell discovery could improve the fight against hepatitis B

by Westmead Institute for Medical ResearchPhD student Ratna Wijaya, Professor Golo Ahlenstiel and Dr Scott Read. Credit: The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR)For the first time, researche

Updated on: May 28,2024

Immune cell discovery could improve the fight against hepatitis B

by Westmead Institute for Medical ResearchPhD student Ratna Wijaya, Professor Golo Ahlenstiel and Dr Scott Read. Credit: The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR)For the first time, researche

Updated on:May 28,2024

Long delays for diagnosis of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease

by Kate Wighton,Imperial College LondonMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study has f

Updated on: June 01,2024

Long delays for diagnosis of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease

by Kate Wighton,Imperial College LondonMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new study has f

Updated on:June 01,2024

New COVID-19 guidance for gastroenterologists

by American Gastroenterological AssociationKey guidance for gastroenterologists. Credit: American Gastroenterology AssociationAGA has published new expert recommendations inGastroenterology

Updated on: May 11,2024

New COVID-19 guidance for gastroenterologists

by American Gastroenterological AssociationKey guidance for gastroenterologists. Credit: American Gastroenterology AssociationAGA has published new expert recommendations inGastroenterology

Updated on:May 11,2024

Chain of events leading to dangerous intestinal disorder in preemies

by Johns Hopkins UniversityThe left slide shows disrupted and damaged tissue brought about by necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in the intestinal lining of a neonatal mouse. A dramatic difference i

Updated on: June 28,2024

Chain of events leading to dangerous intestinal disorder in preemies

by Johns Hopkins UniversityThe left slide shows disrupted and damaged tissue brought about by necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in the intestinal lining of a neonatal mouse. A dramatic difference i

Updated on:June 28,2024

Engineers' new capsule aims to deliver drugs—and hope—to GI patients

by Rebecca Copeland,University of MarylandActuation and SMAD delivery principle. a) Capsule transits through a GI tract with inflammatory lesions and delivers the SMAD to an inflammatory site fo

Updated on: June 17,2024

Engineers' new capsule aims to deliver drugs—and hope—to GI patients

by Rebecca Copeland,University of MarylandActuation and SMAD delivery principle. a) Capsule transits through a GI tract with inflammatory lesions and delivers the SMAD to an inflammatory site fo

Updated on:June 17,2024

Scientists develop multi-frequency ultrasonic endoscope

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesFigure 1. The triple-frequency transducer. Credit: SIBETEndoscopic ultrasound (EUS) plays a vital role in the development of novel treatment and diagno

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists develop multi-frequency ultrasonic endoscope

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesFigure 1. The triple-frequency transducer. Credit: SIBETEndoscopic ultrasound (EUS) plays a vital role in the development of novel treatment and diagno

Updated on:June 03,2024

Researchers solve mystery behind antibiotic-resistant C. difficile infection

by Lindsey Hendrix,Texas A&M UniversityPnimBG-associated metronidazole (MTZ) resistance co-occurs with fluroquinolone resistance and pandemic spread. Credit:Nature Communications

Updated on: January 25,2024

Researchers solve mystery behind antibiotic-resistant C. difficile infection

by Lindsey Hendrix,Texas A&M UniversityPnimBG-associated metronidazole (MTZ) resistance co-occurs with fluroquinolone resistance and pandemic spread. Credit:Nature Communications

Updated on:January 25,2024