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When antireflux surgery is needed to treat GERD after endoscopy

When antireflux surgery is needed to treat GERD after endoscopy

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers report a growing awareness of gastroesophageal reflux problems among patients who undergo endoscopic, nonsurgical treatment for esopha

When antireflux surgery is needed to treat GERD after endoscopy

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers report a growing awareness of gastroesophageal reflux problems among patients who undergo endoscopic, nonsurgical treatment for esopha
Personalized risk profile developed for patients with liver disease

Personalized risk profile developed for patients with liver disease

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageA research team from the Department of Medicine III at MedUni Vienna and University Hospital Vienna has conducted a large-scale study show

Personalized risk profile developed for patients with liver disease

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageA research team from the Department of Medicine III at MedUni Vienna and University Hospital Vienna has conducted a large-scale study show
Colonoscopies in FIT-positive persons require much higher ADR than primary colonoscopy

Colonoscopies in FIT-positive persons require much higher ADR than primary colonoscopy

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cohort study of adults undergoing a colonoscopy after a positive fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) result suggest that endosco

Colonoscopies in FIT-positive persons require much higher ADR than primary colonoscopy

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cohort study of adults undergoing a colonoscopy after a positive fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) result suggest that endosco
Appetite linked to healthier gut bacteria in over-60s

Appetite linked to healthier gut bacteria in over-60s

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver-60s with a good appetite have more diverse and different communities of microbes in their gut than those with a poor appetite, a

Appetite linked to healthier gut bacteria in over-60s

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver-60s with a good appetite have more diverse and different communities of microbes in their gut than those with a poor appetite, a
A refined microbiome 'fingerprint' method tracks variants of a single gut microbe strain

A refined microbiome 'fingerprint' method tracks variants of a single gut microbe strain

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamPKS results from hospitalized individuals with COVID-19. A total of 23 KEGG pathways were used to examine a pattern of presence/absence of KEGG

A refined microbiome 'fingerprint' method tracks variants of a single gut microbe strain

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamPKS results from hospitalized individuals with COVID-19. A total of 23 KEGG pathways were used to examine a pattern of presence/absence of KEGG
5 facts about celiac disease

5 facts about celiac disease

by Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor people with celiac disease, foods as seemingly wholesome as whole grain bread can be dangerous.Why? Having celiac means that

5 facts about celiac disease

by Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor people with celiac disease, foods as seemingly wholesome as whole grain bread can be dangerous.Why? Having celiac means that
Higher vitamin D levels found to cut bowel resection risk with IBD

Higher vitamin D levels found to cut bowel resection risk with IBD

by Lori SolomonAn increased serum level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) is independently associated with a lower risk for bowel resection with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study&n

Higher vitamin D levels found to cut bowel resection risk with IBD

by Lori SolomonAn increased serum level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) is independently associated with a lower risk for bowel resection with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study&n
AGA recommends bidirectional endoscopy for most patients with iron deficiency anemia

AGA recommends bidirectional endoscopy for most patients with iron deficiency anemia

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) published new clinical guidelines outlining an evidence-based approa

AGA recommends bidirectional endoscopy for most patients with iron deficiency anemia

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) published new clinical guidelines outlining an evidence-based approa
Opioids frequently prescribed to patients with cirrhosis

Opioids frequently prescribed to patients with cirrhosis

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterOpioids are frequently prescribed to patients with cirrhosis, often without a pain diagnosis, according to a research letter published online Dec. 8 inClinical

Opioids frequently prescribed to patients with cirrhosis

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterOpioids are frequently prescribed to patients with cirrhosis, often without a pain diagnosis, according to a research letter published online Dec. 8 inClinical
Epidemiology of microscopic colitis: Risk of associated disorders and death

Epidemiology of microscopic colitis: Risk of associated disorders and death

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMicroscopic colitis is the most recently recognized inflammatory condition of the large intestine in which abnormal reactions of the immun

Epidemiology of microscopic colitis: Risk of associated disorders and death

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMicroscopic colitis is the most recently recognized inflammatory condition of the large intestine in which abnormal reactions of the immun
Excessive fructose consumption may cause a leaky gut, leading to fatty liver disease

Excessive fructose consumption may cause a leaky gut, leading to fatty liver disease

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainExcessive consumption of fructose—a sweetener ubiquitous in the American diet—can result in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFL

Excessive fructose consumption may cause a leaky gut, leading to fatty liver disease

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainExcessive consumption of fructose—a sweetener ubiquitous in the American diet—can result in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFL
Urgent action needed to develop climate interventions that support healthy aging

Urgent action needed to develop climate interventions that support healthy aging

by Alistair Keely,University of YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new UK-wide research project has found a 'critical' need for urban interventions that mitigate the negative impact

Urgent action needed to develop climate interventions that support healthy aging

by Alistair Keely,University of YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new UK-wide research project has found a 'critical' need for urban interventions that mitigate the negative impact