Blood tests can predict the risk of liver cirrhosis

by Karolinska InstitutetHannes Hagström, MD, PhD, is a hepatologist at the Karolinska University Hospital and an associate professor at Karolinska Institutet. Credit: Ulf SirbornRepeated measurem

Updated on: April 24,2024 12

Blood tests can predict the risk of liver cirrhosis

by Karolinska InstitutetHannes Hagström, MD, PhD, is a hepatologist at the Karolinska University Hospital and an associate professor at Karolinska Institutet. Credit: Ulf SirbornRepeated measurem

Updated on:April 24,2024 12

Algae shown to improve gastrointestinal health

by University of California - San DiegoGraphical abstract for algae and human gastrointestinal health study. Credit: Mayfield Lab, UC San DiegoA widespread, fast-growing plant calledChlamyd

Updated on: March 13,2024 12

Algae shown to improve gastrointestinal health

by University of California - San DiegoGraphical abstract for algae and human gastrointestinal health study. Credit: Mayfield Lab, UC San DiegoA widespread, fast-growing plant calledChlamyd

Updated on:March 13,2024 12

Transient and long-term disruption of gut microbes after antibiotics

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamSummarized WSS scores. The top 10 species that were abundant across all individuals (n = 36) from the three data sets (control and single antibi

Updated on: June 06,2024 3

Transient and long-term disruption of gut microbes after antibiotics

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamSummarized WSS scores. The top 10 species that were abundant across all individuals (n = 36) from the three data sets (control and single antibi

Updated on:June 06,2024 3

New tool for assessing diarrhea-related dehydration is built for global deployment

by University of FloridaA study program coordinator demonstrates a stool culture to a local health worker in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Credit: Adam C. Levine, M.D.For adults and older children, dehydrat

Updated on: March 05,2024 14

New tool for assessing diarrhea-related dehydration is built for global deployment

by University of FloridaA study program coordinator demonstrates a stool culture to a local health worker in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Credit: Adam C. Levine, M.D.For adults and older children, dehydrat

Updated on:March 05,2024 14

Gut reaction: Low levels of manganese can aggravate inflammatory bowel disease

Gut reaction: Low levels of manganese can aggravate inflammatory bowel diseaseSlc39a8 mediates the uptake of54Mn at the apical membrane of intestinal organoid monolayer culture. Credit:Nat

Updated on: September 13,2024 0

Gut reaction: Low levels of manganese can aggravate inflammatory bowel disease

Gut reaction: Low levels of manganese can aggravate inflammatory bowel diseaseSlc39a8 mediates the uptake of54Mn at the apical membrane of intestinal organoid monolayer culture. Credit:Nat

Updated on:September 13,2024 0

Researchers developing probiotic yogurt-based drugs

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBen-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) Prof. Raz Jelinek (left) and Ph.D student Orit Malka with their probiotic yogurt in a BGU lab Cr

Updated on: April 07,2024 20

Researchers developing probiotic yogurt-based drugs

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBen-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) Prof. Raz Jelinek (left) and Ph.D student Orit Malka with their probiotic yogurt in a BGU lab Cr

Updated on:April 07,2024 20

Combining plant-based diet and a healthy microbiome may protect against multiple sclerosis

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new University of Iowa study suggests that metabolism of plant-based dietary substances by specific gut bacteria, which are lacking

Updated on: June 08,2024 6

Combining plant-based diet and a healthy microbiome may protect against multiple sclerosis

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new University of Iowa study suggests that metabolism of plant-based dietary substances by specific gut bacteria, which are lacking

Updated on:June 08,2024 6

Fecal microbiota transplant effective for immune-mediated colitis, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with refractory immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-induced colitis, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an effective treatment, according to a study published in the

Updated on: June 22,2024 7

Fecal microbiota transplant effective for immune-mediated colitis, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with refractory immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-induced colitis, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an effective treatment, according to a study published in the

Updated on:June 22,2024 7

What diet is most likely to help ease Crohn's disease?

by Cara Murez Healthday ReporterPeople who have Crohn's disease often seek to ease their symptoms by changing what they eat, and new research suggests the Mediterranean diet may be their best bet.

Updated on: May 28,2024 5

What diet is most likely to help ease Crohn's disease?

by Cara Murez Healthday ReporterPeople who have Crohn's disease often seek to ease their symptoms by changing what they eat, and new research suggests the Mediterranean diet may be their best bet.

Updated on:May 28,2024 5

Good news for patients waiting for stoma reversal surgery

by Lancaster UniversityAtrophy in the functional vs. defunctioned intestine. (a) Average villus height (VH) in functional (●) and defunctioned (■) ileum (n = 12 paired samples,p = 0.0001).

Updated on: June 25,2024 7

Good news for patients waiting for stoma reversal surgery

by Lancaster UniversityAtrophy in the functional vs. defunctioned intestine. (a) Average villus height (VH) in functional (●) and defunctioned (■) ileum (n = 12 paired samples,p = 0.0001).

Updated on:June 25,2024 7

Engineered probiotic successfully ameliorates ulcerative colitis in animal models

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.07.028Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (

Updated on: September 04,2024 0

Engineered probiotic successfully ameliorates ulcerative colitis in animal models

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.07.028Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (

Updated on:September 04,2024 0

COVID-19 infections raise risk of long-term gastrointestinal problems, finds health data analysis

by Kristina Sauerwein,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisRisks and 1-year burdens of incident post-acute COVID-19 gastrointestinal outcomes compared with the contemporary contr

Updated on: June 08,2024 4

COVID-19 infections raise risk of long-term gastrointestinal problems, finds health data analysis

by Kristina Sauerwein,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisRisks and 1-year burdens of incident post-acute COVID-19 gastrointestinal outcomes compared with the contemporary contr

Updated on:June 08,2024 4