Using physiology to predict treatment response in eosinophilic esophagitis

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit:Gastroenterology(2023). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.05.031Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified and characterized clinical ou

Updated on: May 29,2024 7

Using physiology to predict treatment response in eosinophilic esophagitis

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit:Gastroenterology(2023). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.05.031Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified and characterized clinical ou

Updated on:May 29,2024 7

Arthritis drug could let coeliac patients eat gluten

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTofacitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis and bowel diseases, may allow patients with celiac disease t

Updated on: June 17,2024 4

Arthritis drug could let coeliac patients eat gluten

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTofacitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis and bowel diseases, may allow patients with celiac disease t

Updated on:June 17,2024 4

New study shows gut microbiome can increase risk, severity of HIV, EBV disease

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainOver the past decade, the gut microbiome has gained significant interest by scientists and non-scientists alike. Recent researc

Updated on: May 06,2024 11

New study shows gut microbiome can increase risk, severity of HIV, EBV disease

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainOver the past decade, the gut microbiome has gained significant interest by scientists and non-scientists alike. Recent researc

Updated on:May 06,2024 11

Study finds AI-assisted polyp detection system significantly improves colonoscopy

by Radboud UniversityTrial profile. BBPS=Boston Bowel Preparation Score. CAD=computer-aided detection. Credit:The Lancet Digital Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00242-XAnnual

Updated on: March 05,2024 13

Study finds AI-assisted polyp detection system significantly improves colonoscopy

by Radboud UniversityTrial profile. BBPS=Boston Bowel Preparation Score. CAD=computer-aided detection. Credit:The Lancet Digital Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00242-XAnnual

Updated on:March 05,2024 13

Exploring adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with inactive inflammatory bowel disease

by University of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for giving birth preterm even when in apparent disease remission, a University of Gothenbu

Updated on: May 21,2024 7

Exploring adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with inactive inflammatory bowel disease

by University of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for giving birth preterm even when in apparent disease remission, a University of Gothenbu

Updated on:May 21,2024 7

Clinical guideline developed for use of biomarkers in ulcerative colitis

by Elana GotkineIn a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and published in the March issue ofGastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the

Updated on: June 01,2024 4

Clinical guideline developed for use of biomarkers in ulcerative colitis

by Elana GotkineIn a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and published in the March issue ofGastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the

Updated on:June 01,2024 4

Betting on 'golden age' of colonoscopies, private equity invests in gastro docs

by Emily Pisacreta and Emmarie HuettemanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMariel needed a new gastroenterologist.Having just moved back to San Antonio, the 30-something searched for a doctor to manage

Updated on: April 24,2024 17

Betting on 'golden age' of colonoscopies, private equity invests in gastro docs

by Emily Pisacreta and Emmarie HuettemanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMariel needed a new gastroenterologist.Having just moved back to San Antonio, the 30-something searched for a doctor to manage

Updated on:April 24,2024 17

About half of patients with inflammatory bowel disease have zinc deficiency

The prevalence of zinc deficiency is about 50 percent in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and is higher in patients with Crohn disease (CD) than those with ulcerative colitis (UC), according to a stud

Updated on: June 28,2024 3

About half of patients with inflammatory bowel disease have zinc deficiency

The prevalence of zinc deficiency is about 50 percent in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and is higher in patients with Crohn disease (CD) than those with ulcerative colitis (UC), according to a stud

Updated on:June 28,2024 3

Some gut viruses promote intestinal health, while others contribute to inflammatory bowel disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch in recent years has demonstrated the diverse roles that gut bacteria can play in health and disease, but what about cont

Updated on: April 01,2024 15

Some gut viruses promote intestinal health, while others contribute to inflammatory bowel disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch in recent years has demonstrated the diverse roles that gut bacteria can play in health and disease, but what about cont

Updated on:April 01,2024 15

Young people with IBD five times more likely to develop serious infections

by SAGE PublicationsCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are five times more likely than the general population to develop viral infections that can lead

Updated on: June 14,2024 7

Young people with IBD five times more likely to develop serious infections

by SAGE PublicationsCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are five times more likely than the general population to develop viral infections that can lead

Updated on:June 14,2024 7

New precision medicine tool discovers hidden genetic connections that could improve personalized medicine

by Quadram InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll humans carry genetic variations in their DNA, called Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) that can underlie susceptibility to diseases such a

Updated on: May 06,2024 13

New precision medicine tool discovers hidden genetic connections that could improve personalized medicine

by Quadram InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll humans carry genetic variations in their DNA, called Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) that can underlie susceptibility to diseases such a

Updated on:May 06,2024 13

Ultrasound sticker senses changing stiffness of internal organs, could help identify early signs of acute liver failure

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT engineers designed an adhesive patch that produces ultrasound images of the body. The stamp-sized device sticks to skin and can provide c

Updated on: March 05,2024 20

Ultrasound sticker senses changing stiffness of internal organs, could help identify early signs of acute liver failure

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT engineers designed an adhesive patch that produces ultrasound images of the body. The stamp-sized device sticks to skin and can provide c

Updated on:March 05,2024 20