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New potential therapy for Crohn's disease in children

New potential therapy for Crohn's disease in children

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaScientists from t

New potential therapy for Crohn's disease in children

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaScientists from t
AGA releases evidence-based principles to guide creation of national colorectal cancer screening approach

AGA releases evidence-based principles to guide creation of national colorectal cancer screening approach

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association today released a series of evidence-based position statements that amount

AGA releases evidence-based principles to guide creation of national colorectal cancer screening approach

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association today released a series of evidence-based position statements that amount
Study unravels pathophysiological role of Dectin-1 in promoting colorectal cancer

Study unravels pathophysiological role of Dectin-1 in promoting colorectal cancer

by Tokyo University of ScienceMouse model of familial colorectal adenomatosis (ApcMin) showing significantly fewer colonic polyps in Dectin-1-deficient (Clec7a–/–) mice; B. Polyps show reduced ex

Study unravels pathophysiological role of Dectin-1 in promoting colorectal cancer

by Tokyo University of ScienceMouse model of familial colorectal adenomatosis (ApcMin) showing significantly fewer colonic polyps in Dectin-1-deficient (Clec7a–/–) mice; B. Polyps show reduced ex
Promising results for a new bowel cancer treatment

Promising results for a new bowel cancer treatment

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreCredit: Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreA new tablet treatment called divarasib has shown it is very effective in treating a challenging type of bowel (colorectal) ca

Promising results for a new bowel cancer treatment

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreCredit: Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreA new tablet treatment called divarasib has shown it is very effective in treating a challenging type of bowel (colorectal) ca
Vibrating capsule doubles the ability for constipation sufferers to defecate without drugs

Vibrating capsule doubles the ability for constipation sufferers to defecate without drugs

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA vibrating capsule designed to stir the colon to action appears to double the ability for adults struggling with debil

Vibrating capsule doubles the ability for constipation sufferers to defecate without drugs

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA vibrating capsule designed to stir the colon to action appears to double the ability for adults struggling with debil
Experts discuss benefits and risks of different guideline-approved treatment approaches for C. difficile infection

Experts discuss benefits and risks of different guideline-approved treatment approaches for C. difficile infection

by American College of PhysiciansA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Experts discuss benefits and risks of different guideline-approved treatment approaches for C. difficile infection

by American College of PhysiciansA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Researchers discuss findings of study on alcohol-related liver disease

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

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
Risk assessment after severe complication of liver cirrhosis improved

Risk assessment after severe complication of liver cirrhosis improved

byMedical University of ViennaGraphical Abstract. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2023.10.007Approximately half of patients with advanced liver disease have v

Risk assessment after severe complication of liver cirrhosis improved

byMedical University of ViennaGraphical Abstract. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2023.10.007Approximately half of patients with advanced liver disease have v
Mapping bacterial neighborhoods in the gut

Mapping bacterial neighborhoods in the gut

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyBacteroides fragilis (red) and the epithelial surface (blue) of a mouse colon. Most bacteria are found in the center of the gut lumen, but some r

Mapping bacterial neighborhoods in the gut

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyBacteroides fragilis (red) and the epithelial surface (blue) of a mouse colon. Most bacteria are found in the center of the gut lumen, but some r
Bruce Springsteen and peptic ulcer awareness

Bruce Springsteen and peptic ulcer awareness

by Dan DeLuca and Aubrey Whelan, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Bruce Springsteen abruptly postponed his two Philadelphia concerts at Citizens Bank Park in August ― and

Bruce Springsteen and peptic ulcer awareness

by Dan DeLuca and Aubrey Whelan, The Philadelphia InquirerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Bruce Springsteen abruptly postponed his two Philadelphia concerts at Citizens Bank Park in August ― and
'Infect and forget': A dose of hookworms could help patients manage inflammatory bowel disease

'Infect and forget': A dose of hookworms could help patients manage inflammatory bowel disease

by Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesCredit: Fernandolive on Wikimedia CommonsCould a dose of hookworms provide a medication-free alternative to people with inflammatory bowel disease? The Malaghan Institute

'Infect and forget': A dose of hookworms could help patients manage inflammatory bowel disease

by Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesCredit: Fernandolive on Wikimedia CommonsCould a dose of hookworms provide a medication-free alternative to people with inflammatory bowel disease? The Malaghan Institute
CRC screening uptake no better with use of fecal immunochemical testing in at-risk individuals

CRC screening uptake no better with use of fecal immunochemical testing in at-risk individuals

CRC screening uptake no better with use of fecal immunochemical testing in at-risk individualsby Elana GotkineFor first-degree relatives of patients with nonsyndromic colorectal cancer (CRC), fecal im

CRC screening uptake no better with use of fecal immunochemical testing in at-risk individuals

CRC screening uptake no better with use of fecal immunochemical testing in at-risk individualsby Elana GotkineFor first-degree relatives of patients with nonsyndromic colorectal cancer (CRC), fecal im