Stents inspired by paper-cutting art can deliver drugs to the GI tract

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe device has two key elements -- a soft, stretchy tube made of silicone-based rubber, and a plastic coating etched with needles that pop up when the tube

Updated on: May 21,2024

Stents inspired by paper-cutting art can deliver drugs to the GI tract

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe device has two key elements -- a soft, stretchy tube made of silicone-based rubber, and a plastic coating etched with needles that pop up when the tube

Updated on:May 21,2024

Updated guidelines on surgery for Crohn's disease

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough rates of surgery for Crohn's disease have decreased over the years, many patients still require surgical treatment - due to inadequat

Updated on: June 01,2024

Updated guidelines on surgery for Crohn's disease

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlthough rates of surgery for Crohn's disease have decreased over the years, many patients still require surgical treatment - due to inadequat

Updated on:June 01,2024

Research sheds new light on pancreatic cancer metastasis

by University of OklahomaMin Li, Ph.D. Credit: OU MedicineWith an overall survival rate of 9% for those diagnosed, pancreatic cancer remains exceedingly difficult to treat. However, the patient&#

Updated on: April 03,2024

Research sheds new light on pancreatic cancer metastasis

by University of OklahomaMin Li, Ph.D. Credit: OU MedicineWith an overall survival rate of 9% for those diagnosed, pancreatic cancer remains exceedingly difficult to treat. However, the patient&#

Updated on:April 03,2024

New drug shows real promise against celiac disease

by Amy NortonAn experimental drug can prevent intestinal damage caused by celiac disease, an early trial has found—raising hopes that it could become the first medication for the serious digestive dis

Updated on: April 24,2024

New drug shows real promise against celiac disease

by Amy NortonAn experimental drug can prevent intestinal damage caused by celiac disease, an early trial has found—raising hopes that it could become the first medication for the serious digestive dis

Updated on:April 24,2024

Having more diverse gut bacteria can protect against diarrheal disease, study finds

byUniversity of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe severity of a diarrheal disease could be down to the bacteria in your gut, according to new research from the University of East

Updated on: January 24,2024

Having more diverse gut bacteria can protect against diarrheal disease, study finds

byUniversity of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe severity of a diarrheal disease could be down to the bacteria in your gut, according to new research from the University of East

Updated on:January 24,2024

GERD in children linked to anemia, iron deficiency

by Elana GotkineGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with anemia or iron deficiency among children, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inDiagnostics.Vasile Valeriu Lup

Updated on: June 25,2024

GERD in children linked to anemia, iron deficiency

by Elana GotkineGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with anemia or iron deficiency among children, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inDiagnostics.Vasile Valeriu Lup

Updated on:June 25,2024

Researchers show zinc plays a key role in inflammatory bowel disease and 'leaky gut'

by King's College LondonEffects of zinc deficiency and I3C treatment on intestinal integrity in the DSS-induced IBD mouse model.aSchematic representation of the experimental sched

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers show zinc plays a key role in inflammatory bowel disease and 'leaky gut'

by King's College LondonEffects of zinc deficiency and I3C treatment on intestinal integrity in the DSS-induced IBD mouse model.aSchematic representation of the experimental sched

Updated on:April 07,2024

Crohn's disease study identifies genetic variant with potential to personalize treatment

by University of ExeterHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaThe largest study ever to look at why an expensive and co

Updated on: June 01,2024

Crohn's disease study identifies genetic variant with potential to personalize treatment

by University of ExeterHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaThe largest study ever to look at why an expensive and co

Updated on:June 01,2024

Gold may hold the secret to treating inflammatory bowel disease

by KeAi Communications Co.Synthesis of Au25 nanoclusters and the treatment process for colitis in mice. Credit: Fei WangInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), also known as "green cancer," is a c

Updated on: June 12,2024

Gold may hold the secret to treating inflammatory bowel disease

by KeAi Communications Co.Synthesis of Au25 nanoclusters and the treatment process for colitis in mice. Credit: Fei WangInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), also known as "green cancer," is a c

Updated on:June 12,2024

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

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

Novel method facilitates genetic studies of the function and diseases of the intestinal epithelium

by Kerstin Wagner, Leibniz-Institut für Alternsforschung - Fritz-Lipmann-Institut e.V. (FLI)Lentiviral injection of E8.0 mouse embryos achieves stable targeting of intestinal epithelium in adult mice.

Updated on: April 29,2024

Novel method facilitates genetic studies of the function and diseases of the intestinal epithelium

by Kerstin Wagner, Leibniz-Institut für Alternsforschung - Fritz-Lipmann-Institut e.V. (FLI)Lentiviral injection of E8.0 mouse embryos achieves stable targeting of intestinal epithelium in adult mice.

Updated on:April 29,2024

Genetic risk for fatal blood clots identified in IBD patients

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Blood clots are the biggest

Updated on: February 21,2024

Genetic risk for fatal blood clots identified in IBD patients

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Blood clots are the biggest

Updated on:February 21,2024