Surgery to heal inflamed gut may create new target for disease

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA surgical procedure meant to counter ulcerative colitis, an immune disease affecting the colon, may trigger a second immune system attack, a new stu

Updated on: March 12,2024

Surgery to heal inflamed gut may create new target for disease

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA surgical procedure meant to counter ulcerative colitis, an immune disease affecting the colon, may trigger a second immune system attack, a new stu

Updated on:March 12,2024

Cholesterol-busting gut bacteria may affect people's cardiac health

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit : Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsOf the thousands of species of bacteria that live in the digestive tract, scientists know

Updated on: May 28,2024

Cholesterol-busting gut bacteria may affect people's cardiac health

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit : Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsOf the thousands of species of bacteria that live in the digestive tract, scientists know

Updated on:May 28,2024

Connection between immune system and brain in mice may explain why stress can worsen gut inflammation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.05.001A team of medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. and the N

Updated on: June 01,2024

Connection between immune system and brain in mice may explain why stress can worsen gut inflammation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.05.001A team of medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. and the N

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

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

Cracking the colon code – new light shed on gut function

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew insights into how the colon functions and actually expels its contents have been revealed for the first time following decades of study by Flind

Updated on: May 28,2024

Cracking the colon code – new light shed on gut function

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew insights into how the colon functions and actually expels its contents have been revealed for the first time following decades of study by Flind

Updated on:May 28,2024

Could heartburn meds spur growth of drug-resistant germs in your gut?

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Common heartburn meds may foster the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut, a new research review suggests.In an analysis of 12 past studies,

Updated on: May 10,2024

Could heartburn meds spur growth of drug-resistant germs in your gut?

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Common heartburn meds may foster the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut, a new research review suggests.In an analysis of 12 past studies,

Updated on:May 10,2024

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

New technology enables wireless modulation of gut and brain neural circuits

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThese flexible fibers, which are embedded with sensors and light sources, can be used to manipulate and monitor the connections between the brain and the d

Updated on: April 29,2024

New technology enables wireless modulation of gut and brain neural circuits

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThese flexible fibers, which are embedded with sensors and light sources, can be used to manipulate and monitor the connections between the brain and the d

Updated on:April 29,2024

Many studies of digestive diseases fail to examine food insecurity

by Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA review of studies about the effect of food insecurity on digestive diseases found a dearth of information, even as diet can often be both a di

Updated on: April 24,2024

Many studies of digestive diseases fail to examine food insecurity

by Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA review of studies about the effect of food insecurity on digestive diseases found a dearth of information, even as diet can often be both a di

Updated on:April 24,2024

Researchers are developing a new device to improve treatment of anal fistula

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA consortium of University of Birmingham researchers, clinicians and industry partners is developing a novel device that could revoluti

Updated on: March 05,2024

Researchers are developing a new device to improve treatment of anal fistula

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA consortium of University of Birmingham researchers, clinicians and industry partners is developing a novel device that could revoluti

Updated on:March 05,2024

Study: Online training program helps reduce colonic surgery complications around the world

byUniversity of BirminghamModified PICO graph for EAGLE study*Harmonizing of intraoperative techniques is a suite of learning materials, discussions, and operative videos that explore the challe

Updated on: January 25,2024

Study: Online training program helps reduce colonic surgery complications around the world

byUniversity of BirminghamModified PICO graph for EAGLE study*Harmonizing of intraoperative techniques is a suite of learning materials, discussions, and operative videos that explore the challe

Updated on:January 25,2024

COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of developing gastrointestinal disorders, shows study

by Università di BolognaHospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) at 6 and 12 months among controls and patients with COVID-19 diagnosis. Credit:Gut(2022). DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2022-3284

Updated on: April 02,2024

COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of developing gastrointestinal disorders, shows study

by Università di BolognaHospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) at 6 and 12 months among controls and patients with COVID-19 diagnosis. Credit:Gut(2022). DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2022-3284

Updated on:April 02,2024