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Certain dietary patterns may raise risk for developing IBD

Certain dietary patterns may raise risk for developing IBD

(HealthDay)—Dietary patterns are associated with the risk for developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with an increased risk for Crohn disease (CD) seen in association with a Western dietary patt

Certain dietary patterns may raise risk for developing IBD

(HealthDay)—Dietary patterns are associated with the risk for developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with an increased risk for Crohn disease (CD) seen in association with a Western dietary patt
Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: AI-generated imageGastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat

Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: AI-generated imageGastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat
Could a vibrating pill ease chronic constipation?

Could a vibrating pill ease chronic constipation?

by Cara MurezA new treatment for chronic constipation may bring relief without having to use drugs.It's a vibrating pill called Vibrant that stimulates the colon as it passes through the body.Alth

Could a vibrating pill ease chronic constipation?

by Cara MurezA new treatment for chronic constipation may bring relief without having to use drugs.It's a vibrating pill called Vibrant that stimulates the colon as it passes through the body.Alth
Management of antithrombotics in GI bleed, endoscopy addressed

Management of antithrombotics in GI bleed, endoscopy addressed

In a clinical practice guideline issued jointly by the American College of Gastroenterology and the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and published online March 17 in theAmerican Journal

Management of antithrombotics in GI bleed, endoscopy addressed

In a clinical practice guideline issued jointly by the American College of Gastroenterology and the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and published online March 17 in theAmerican Journal
What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

by Deep Jyoti Bhuyan,The ConversationCredit: Alesia Kozik/Pixabay, CC BYMany of us are familiar with probiotics, such as certain yogurts and fermented foods, full of "good" bacteria th

What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

by Deep Jyoti Bhuyan,The ConversationCredit: Alesia Kozik/Pixabay, CC BYMany of us are familiar with probiotics, such as certain yogurts and fermented foods, full of "good" bacteria th
New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisSchematic showing putative mechanism of hMSCs mediated immunosuppression in experimental model of Crohn’s disease. Credit:npj Regenerative Medicine(2024). DO

New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisSchematic showing putative mechanism of hMSCs mediated immunosuppression in experimental model of Crohn’s disease. Credit:npj Regenerative Medicine(2024). DO
Investigating new and future therapies for managing inflammatory bowel disease

Investigating new and future therapies for managing inflammatory bowel disease

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAntitumour necrosis factor alpha (anti-TNFα) agents include infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, AVX-470 and OPRX-106. Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors: tofacitinib, fi

Investigating new and future therapies for managing inflammatory bowel disease

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAntitumour necrosis factor alpha (anti-TNFα) agents include infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, AVX-470 and OPRX-106. Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors: tofacitinib, fi
Research hints at links between babies' microbiome and brain development

Research hints at links between babies' microbiome and brain development

by Public Library of ScienceAn infant listening to a rhythmic pattern in the Auditory Development Lab at McMaster University (https://trainorlab.mcmaster.ca/) while their brain responses are meas

Research hints at links between babies' microbiome and brain development

by Public Library of ScienceAn infant listening to a rhythmic pattern in the Auditory Development Lab at McMaster University (https://trainorlab.mcmaster.ca/) while their brain responses are meas
Hydrogel-based platforms mimic intestinal environments for pathogen research

Hydrogel-based platforms mimic intestinal environments for pathogen research

by Mike Williams,Rice UniversityRice University bioengineers have developed hydrogels of various stiffness to see if they are more hospitable to intestinal cells and bacteria in lab experiments.

Hydrogel-based platforms mimic intestinal environments for pathogen research

by Mike Williams,Rice UniversityRice University bioengineers have developed hydrogels of various stiffness to see if they are more hospitable to intestinal cells and bacteria in lab experiments.
Gut immunity more developed before birth than previously thought

Gut immunity more developed before birth than previously thought

by University of PittsburghMicroscopic image showing the presence of memory T cells in the fetal small intestine (left) and large intestine (right). Credit: Cell Press/Konnikova LabMost biology t

Gut immunity more developed before birth than previously thought

by University of PittsburghMicroscopic image showing the presence of memory T cells in the fetal small intestine (left) and large intestine (right). Credit: Cell Press/Konnikova LabMost biology t
Guidelines issued for managing eosinophilic esophagitis

Guidelines issued for managing eosinophilic esophagitis

(HealthDay)—Recommendations are presented for the management of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in clinical practice guidelines published in the May issue ofGastroenterology.Ikuo Hirano, M.D., fr

Guidelines issued for managing eosinophilic esophagitis

(HealthDay)—Recommendations are presented for the management of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in clinical practice guidelines published in the May issue ofGastroenterology.Ikuo Hirano, M.D., fr
Researchers show zinc plays a key role in inflammatory bowel disease and 'leaky gut'

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

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