New guidelines address treatment of anorectal abscess, anal fistula, and rectovaginal fistula

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has issued updated guidelines for physicians, published inDiseases of the Colon &a

Updated on: April 24,2024

New guidelines address treatment of anorectal abscess, anal fistula, and rectovaginal fistula

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has issued updated guidelines for physicians, published inDiseases of the Colon &a

Updated on:April 24,2024

Scientists develop new method to isolate 'IgA-coated' gut bacteria that are associated with a variety of diseases

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtEstablishing two magnet-based IgA-sorting methods. A Experimental setup. E. coli (mCherry+) and labeled S. aureus (GFP+) are combined in varying ratios before

Updated on: November 23,2024

Scientists develop new method to isolate 'IgA-coated' gut bacteria that are associated with a variety of diseases

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtEstablishing two magnet-based IgA-sorting methods. A Experimental setup. E. coli (mCherry+) and labeled S. aureus (GFP+) are combined in varying ratios before

Updated on:November 23,2024

Roles of Blimp-1 and c-Maf Unveiled in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research

Updated on: August 03,2024

Roles of Blimp-1 and c-Maf Unveiled in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research

Updated on:August 03,2024

AGA recommends shared decision-making approach for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: American Gastroenterological AssociationHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of primary liver cancer, remains a deadly cancer wi

Updated on: February 21,2024

AGA recommends shared decision-making approach for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: American Gastroenterological AssociationHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of primary liver cancer, remains a deadly cancer wi

Updated on:February 21,2024

Scientists develop mRNA vaccine that protects mice against intestinal C. difficile bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressModel figure. (A) C. difficile toxins target the intestinal epithelium and cause severe pathology and gastrointestinal disease leading to morbidity and mortality. (B) When

Updated on: October 22,2024

Scientists develop mRNA vaccine that protects mice against intestinal C. difficile bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressModel figure. (A) C. difficile toxins target the intestinal epithelium and cause severe pathology and gastrointestinal disease leading to morbidity and mortality. (B) When

Updated on:October 22,2024

Next-generation stool DNA test found to have best detection rate of noninvasive colorectal cancer screening tools

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 21,000 average risk patients at 186 sites across the U.S., led by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School

Updated on: March 19,2024

Next-generation stool DNA test found to have best detection rate of noninvasive colorectal cancer screening tools

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of more than 21,000 average risk patients at 186 sites across the U.S., led by Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School

Updated on:March 19,2024

Hepatorenal syndrome-acute kidney injury treatment options could be expanded

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityHRS-AKI diagnostic criteria. HRS-AKI is characterized by a decrease in renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate. It is diagnosed in the context of a patient

Updated on: January 25,2024

Hepatorenal syndrome-acute kidney injury treatment options could be expanded

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityHRS-AKI diagnostic criteria. HRS-AKI is characterized by a decrease in renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate. It is diagnosed in the context of a patient

Updated on:January 25,2024

Early life exposure to broccoli sprouts may protect against colitis in inflammatory bowel disease

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigh fiber diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and im

Updated on: January 24,2024

Early life exposure to broccoli sprouts may protect against colitis in inflammatory bowel disease

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHigh fiber diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and im

Updated on:January 24,2024

Researchers discuss findings of study on alcohol-related liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThrough a unique database, KI researchers have been able to study the risk of mortality among people with liver disease caused by too much alcohol

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers discuss findings of study on alcohol-related liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThrough a unique database, KI researchers have been able to study the risk of mortality among people with liver disease caused by too much alcohol

Updated on:April 03,2024

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

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

Gut bacteria and inflammatory bowel disease: Exploring the potential of prebiotics

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) depletes the microbial ecosystem within the gastrointestinal tract leading to inflammation and metabolic dysfunction. Prebiotics h

Updated on: May 14,2024

Gut bacteria and inflammatory bowel disease: Exploring the potential of prebiotics

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) depletes the microbial ecosystem within the gastrointestinal tract leading to inflammation and metabolic dysfunction. Prebiotics h

Updated on:May 14,2024

New inflammatory mechanisms unveiled in the setting of liver disease and liver cancer

New inflammatory mechanisms unveiled in the setting of liver disease and liver cancerbyUniversity of BirminghamCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107966An international

Updated on: January 24,2024

New inflammatory mechanisms unveiled in the setting of liver disease and liver cancer

New inflammatory mechanisms unveiled in the setting of liver disease and liver cancerbyUniversity of BirminghamCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107966An international

Updated on:January 24,2024