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Gut microbiome: Meet Ruminococcus gnavus, the bacteria with a sweet tooth

Gut microbiome: Meet Ruminococcus gnavus, the bacteria with a sweet tooth

by Nathalie Juge,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a sweet tooth isn't just a human characteristic. It turns out our gut microbes can have a preference for sweets, tooâ

Gut microbiome: Meet Ruminococcus gnavus, the bacteria with a sweet tooth

by Nathalie Juge,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a sweet tooth isn't just a human characteristic. It turns out our gut microbes can have a preference for sweets, tooâ
Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorder

Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorder

Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorderby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSAD FMT modulates basal stress hormone corticosterone plasma levels. (A) Basal plasma corticosterone is

Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorder

Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorderby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSAD FMT modulates basal stress hormone corticosterone plasma levels. (A) Basal plasma corticosterone is
Researchers examine how microbes in the gut process the plant-based, sulfur-containing sugar sulfoquinovose

Researchers examine how microbes in the gut process the plant-based, sulfur-containing sugar sulfoquinovose

by University of KonstanzGut section with fluorescently labelled bacteria. Credit: Huimin YeAn international team of scientists led by microbiologists Professor Alexander Loy from the University

Researchers examine how microbes in the gut process the plant-based, sulfur-containing sugar sulfoquinovose

by University of KonstanzGut section with fluorescently labelled bacteria. Credit: Huimin YeAn international team of scientists led by microbiologists Professor Alexander Loy from the University
Model predicts CRC risk in ulcerative colitis patients with low-grade dysplasia

Model predicts CRC risk in ulcerative colitis patients with low-grade dysplasia

For patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), large, unresected, multifocal low-grade dysplasia (LGD) and recent moderate/severe histological inflammation are associated with elevated risk of developing

Model predicts CRC risk in ulcerative colitis patients with low-grade dysplasia

For patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), large, unresected, multifocal low-grade dysplasia (LGD) and recent moderate/severe histological inflammation are associated with elevated risk of developing
Subcutaneous therapy improves inflammatory bowel disease treatment, clinical trial finds

Subcutaneous therapy improves inflammatory bowel disease treatment, clinical trial finds

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityLinear scale mean (SD) serum infliximab concentrations up to week 54 (PK population) in the CD (A) and UC (B) studies. Concentrations below the lower lim

Subcutaneous therapy improves inflammatory bowel disease treatment, clinical trial finds

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityLinear scale mean (SD) serum infliximab concentrations up to week 54 (PK population) in the CD (A) and UC (B) studies. Concentrations below the lower lim
Reviewing new challenges and opportunities for hepatitis B cures

Reviewing new challenges and opportunities for hepatitis B cures

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityParticularities of the HBV cycle that favor the development of chronic infection (center), the clinical challenges stemming from these biological characteristics (

Reviewing new challenges and opportunities for hepatitis B cures

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityParticularities of the HBV cycle that favor the development of chronic infection (center), the clinical challenges stemming from these biological characteristics (
New technique could improve liver fibrosis treatment

New technique could improve liver fibrosis treatment

New technique could improve liver fibrosis treatmentby First Hospital of Jilin UniversityLocally estimated scatter plot smoothing estimated risk of steatosis (panels A and B) and advanced fibrosis (pa

New technique could improve liver fibrosis treatment

New technique could improve liver fibrosis treatmentby First Hospital of Jilin UniversityLocally estimated scatter plot smoothing estimated risk of steatosis (panels A and B) and advanced fibrosis (pa
Risk assessment after severe complication of liver cirrhosis improved

Risk assessment after severe complication of liver cirrhosis improved

byMedical University of ViennaGraphical Abstract. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2023.10.007Approximately half of patients with advanced liver disease have v

Risk assessment after severe complication of liver cirrhosis improved

byMedical University of ViennaGraphical Abstract. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2023.10.007Approximately half of patients with advanced liver disease have v
Esophageal acid exposure shorter with left lateral sleep position

Esophageal acid exposure shorter with left lateral sleep position

(HealthDay)—During sleep, the left lateral decubitus position is associated with shorter esophageal acid exposure time and faster esophageal acid clearance, according to a study published in the Febru

Esophageal acid exposure shorter with left lateral sleep position

(HealthDay)—During sleep, the left lateral decubitus position is associated with shorter esophageal acid exposure time and faster esophageal acid clearance, according to a study published in the Febru
AI can predict certain forms of esophageal and stomach cancer

AI can predict certain forms of esophageal and stomach cancer

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the United States and other western countries, a form of esophageal and stomach cancer has risen dramatically over the last five decades. Rate

AI can predict certain forms of esophageal and stomach cancer

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the United States and other western countries, a form of esophageal and stomach cancer has risen dramatically over the last five decades. Rate
Bloated after that holiday meal? what's normal, what's not

Bloated after that holiday meal? what's normal, what's not

by Robin FosterAs the holidays approach, most folks are familiar with a common side effect of the overindulgence that can come with all those meals with family and friends: Bloating.Luckily, Baylor Co

Bloated after that holiday meal? what's normal, what's not

by Robin FosterAs the holidays approach, most folks are familiar with a common side effect of the overindulgence that can come with all those meals with family and friends: Bloating.Luckily, Baylor Co
Researchers look to improve early identification of liver cancer

Researchers look to improve early identification of liver cancer

Researchers look to improve early identification of liver cancerby Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn overwhelming majority of hepatocellular carcinoma occurs

Researchers look to improve early identification of liver cancer

Researchers look to improve early identification of liver cancerby Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn overwhelming majority of hepatocellular carcinoma occurs