Genetic study sheds light on why people get hemorrhoids

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainHemorrhoids, also called piles, affect a large portion of the population, for reasons that have mostly remained unknown.Now an international study whi

Updated on: June 12,2024 8

Genetic study sheds light on why people get hemorrhoids

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainHemorrhoids, also called piles, affect a large portion of the population, for reasons that have mostly remained unknown.Now an international study whi

Updated on:June 12,2024 8

Genomic analysis suggests silent carriers play a role in C. diff infection

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recalcitrant and dangerous intestinal bacterium, Clostridioides difficile causes some half a million infections in the United States ea

Updated on: June 12,2024 5

Genomic analysis suggests silent carriers play a role in C. diff infection

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recalcitrant and dangerous intestinal bacterium, Clostridioides difficile causes some half a million infections in the United States ea

Updated on:June 12,2024 5

Processed foods highly correlated with obesity epidemic in the US

by George Washington UniversityLeigh Frame. Credit: George Washington UniversityAs food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent. Through reviewing

Updated on: June 12,2024 6

Processed foods highly correlated with obesity epidemic in the US

by George Washington UniversityLeigh Frame. Credit: George Washington UniversityAs food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent. Through reviewing

Updated on:June 12,2024 6

Shedding light on the complex flow dynamics within the small intestine

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyBy inflating and deflating the ABAs to deform the SI section, one can simulate the dynamic flows around the villi. At the same time, fluorescent microbeads can act

Updated on: June 08,2024 3

Shedding light on the complex flow dynamics within the small intestine

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyBy inflating and deflating the ABAs to deform the SI section, one can simulate the dynamic flows around the villi. At the same time, fluorescent microbeads can act

Updated on:June 08,2024 3

Dieting and its effect on the gut microbiome

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinColorized scanning electron microscope image of the gut bacterium Clostridioides difficile. Credit: CDC | Janice CarrResearchers from Charité–Universitätsme

Updated on: June 08,2024 4

Dieting and its effect on the gut microbiome

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinColorized scanning electron microscope image of the gut bacterium Clostridioides difficile. Credit: CDC | Janice CarrResearchers from Charité–Universitätsme

Updated on:June 08,2024 4

An innovative approach to classify metastases in patients with colorectal cancer

by Chandrika Abburi,University of Chicago Medical CenterCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthOnce cancer spreads to different parts of the body (known as metast

Updated on: June 08,2024 8

An innovative approach to classify metastases in patients with colorectal cancer

by Chandrika Abburi,University of Chicago Medical CenterCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthOnce cancer spreads to different parts of the body (known as metast

Updated on:June 08,2024 8

Lower bacterial diversity is associated with irritable bowel syndrome

by American Society for MicrobiologyRelative abundance of bacterial taxa in the stool samples obtained from irritable bowel syndrome patients and healthy controls. Four box plots are shown, repre

Updated on: June 08,2024 4

Lower bacterial diversity is associated with irritable bowel syndrome

by American Society for MicrobiologyRelative abundance of bacterial taxa in the stool samples obtained from irritable bowel syndrome patients and healthy controls. Four box plots are shown, repre

Updated on:June 08,2024 4

Additional biopsies after colorectal cancer biopsy not tied to metachronous colorectal cancer

There is no significant association between metachronous cancer and biopsy of nontumor sites after biopsy of a primary colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online May 26 inCli

Updated on: June 08,2024 5

Additional biopsies after colorectal cancer biopsy not tied to metachronous colorectal cancer

There is no significant association between metachronous cancer and biopsy of nontumor sites after biopsy of a primary colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online May 26 inCli

Updated on:June 08,2024 5

A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

by University of CalgaryIntestinal dysbiosis with progressive Enterobacteriaceae enrichment in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections.a, Taxonomic composition by relative abun

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A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

by University of CalgaryIntestinal dysbiosis with progressive Enterobacteriaceae enrichment in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections.a, Taxonomic composition by relative abun

Updated on:June 08,2024 8

The importance of research that links autism and the gut

by Elisa Hill, Ashley Franks and Sonja McKeown,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany people will associate autism with traits including atypical social interactions, repetitive behavior

Updated on: June 08,2024 4

The importance of research that links autism and the gut

by Elisa Hill, Ashley Franks and Sonja McKeown,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMany people will associate autism with traits including atypical social interactions, repetitive behavior

Updated on:June 08,2024 4

Recommendations updated for postcolonoscopy management

(HealthDay)—In two guideline updates from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer, published in the March issue ofGastroenterology, recommendations are presented for postcolonosco

Updated on: June 08,2024 8

Recommendations updated for postcolonoscopy management

(HealthDay)—In two guideline updates from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer, published in the March issue ofGastroenterology, recommendations are presented for postcolonosco

Updated on:June 08,2024 8

Guidance issued for colonic volvulus, acute colonic pseudo-obstruction

(HealthDay)—In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and published in the September issue ofDiseases of the Colon & Rectum, recommendation

Updated on: June 08,2024 4

Guidance issued for colonic volvulus, acute colonic pseudo-obstruction

(HealthDay)—In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and published in the September issue ofDiseases of the Colon & Rectum, recommendation

Updated on:June 08,2024 4