Precursor to ulcerative colitis in healthy individuals years before onset of disease

by Örebro UniversitetGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.07.026After the first symptoms, the diagnosis of the bowel disease ulcerative colitis may take a few months. As shown in a s

Updated on: June 01,2024

Precursor to ulcerative colitis in healthy individuals years before onset of disease

by Örebro UniversitetGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.07.026After the first symptoms, the diagnosis of the bowel disease ulcerative colitis may take a few months. As shown in a s

Updated on:June 01,2024

Survey highlights growing need for psychosocial support in IBD care amid high rates of anxiety and depression

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released new data highlighting how emotional and social challenges

Updated on: June 28,2024

Survey highlights growing need for psychosocial support in IBD care amid high rates of anxiety and depression

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released new data highlighting how emotional and social challenges

Updated on:June 28,2024

New research on why 'poo' transplants effectively treat C. diff

by University of NottinghamThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive rod, is the mo

Updated on: June 17,2024

New research on why 'poo' transplants effectively treat C. diff

by University of NottinghamThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive rod, is the mo

Updated on:June 17,2024

New precision medicine tool discovers hidden genetic connections that could improve personalized medicine

by Quadram InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll humans carry genetic variations in their DNA, called Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) that can underlie susceptibility to diseases such a

Updated on: May 06,2024

New precision medicine tool discovers hidden genetic connections that could improve personalized medicine

by Quadram InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll humans carry genetic variations in their DNA, called Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) that can underlie susceptibility to diseases such a

Updated on:May 06,2024

Researchers identify driver of inflammatory bowel disease

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterRaftlin1 recruits phospholipids to RORγt and promotes the pathogenicity of Th17 cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-406

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers identify driver of inflammatory bowel disease

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterRaftlin1 recruits phospholipids to RORγt and promotes the pathogenicity of Th17 cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-406

Updated on:April 07,2024

Recurrence up with incomplete resection of colorectal polyps

(HealthDay)—The risk for future neoplasia and advanced neoplasia is increased in colon segments after incomplete resection of neoplastic polyps, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in the&nb

Updated on: June 06,2024

Recurrence up with incomplete resection of colorectal polyps

(HealthDay)—The risk for future neoplasia and advanced neoplasia is increased in colon segments after incomplete resection of neoplastic polyps, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in the&nb

Updated on:June 06,2024

Exercise increases the body's own 'cannabis' which reduces chronic inflammation, says new study

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainExercise increases the body's own cannabis-like substances, which in turn helps reduce inflammation and could potentially help treat certai

Updated on: April 02,2024

Exercise increases the body's own 'cannabis' which reduces chronic inflammation, says new study

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainExercise increases the body's own cannabis-like substances, which in turn helps reduce inflammation and could potentially help treat certai

Updated on:April 02,2024

Cells help immune system tolerate friendly gut bacteria

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityHistologic image of the healthy mouse intestine where the mucosal immune system must remain tolerant to trillions of beneficial microbes, termed the microbiota.

Updated on: May 09,2024

Cells help immune system tolerate friendly gut bacteria

by Jim Schnabel,Cornell UniversityHistologic image of the healthy mouse intestine where the mucosal immune system must remain tolerant to trillions of beneficial microbes, termed the microbiota.

Updated on:May 09,2024

Predicting whether bowel cancers will respond to immunotherapy

by The Francis Crick InstituteHigh resolution image of a representative colorectal cancer with highlighted a cluster of CD74+ macrophages (back image) and their interactions with CD8+GzB+ and CD8

Updated on: March 26,2024

Predicting whether bowel cancers will respond to immunotherapy

by The Francis Crick InstituteHigh resolution image of a representative colorectal cancer with highlighted a cluster of CD74+ macrophages (back image) and their interactions with CD8+GzB+ and CD8

Updated on:March 26,2024

Controlling gut flora can reduce mortality in critically ill patients on life support

by George Institute for Global HealthVisual Abstract.Selective decontamination of the digestive tract and hospital mortality in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients. Credit:&nbsp

Updated on: June 01,2024

Controlling gut flora can reduce mortality in critically ill patients on life support

by George Institute for Global HealthVisual Abstract.Selective decontamination of the digestive tract and hospital mortality in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients. Credit:&nbsp

Updated on:June 01,2024

Giving billions of live bacteria to boost the gut health of premature babies

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoosting the milk of premature babies with healthy bacteria may have helped half the number of serious gut problems and infections, according

Updated on: May 19,2024

Giving billions of live bacteria to boost the gut health of premature babies

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainBoosting the milk of premature babies with healthy bacteria may have helped half the number of serious gut problems and infections, according

Updated on:May 19,2024

GERD is not 'just' heartburn

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world.It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is

Updated on: May 10,2024

GERD is not 'just' heartburn

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world.It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is

Updated on:May 10,2024