How to dramatically reduce inappropriate ulcer-prevention prescriptions

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloThis poster is one of the patient education materials developed by UB physicians in a project designed to reduce inappropriate prescribing of proton pump i

Updated on: May 26,2024

How to dramatically reduce inappropriate ulcer-prevention prescriptions

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloThis poster is one of the patient education materials developed by UB physicians in a project designed to reduce inappropriate prescribing of proton pump i

Updated on:May 26,2024

Medical mystery: 'Creeping fat' in Crohn's patients linked to bacteria

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn many patients with Crohn's disease abdominal fat migrates to the wall of the inflamed small intestines. What prompts the fat tissue t

Updated on: April 01,2024

Medical mystery: 'Creeping fat' in Crohn's patients linked to bacteria

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn many patients with Crohn's disease abdominal fat migrates to the wall of the inflamed small intestines. What prompts the fat tissue t

Updated on:April 01,2024

Von Willebrand factor antigen for assessing the urgency of a liver transplant

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike most other countries, Austria—as part of the Eurotransplant organization—allocates organs to patients on the liver transplant waiting

Updated on: April 24,2024

Von Willebrand factor antigen for assessing the urgency of a liver transplant

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike most other countries, Austria—as part of the Eurotransplant organization—allocates organs to patients on the liver transplant waiting

Updated on:April 24,2024

Antibodies help keep harmful forms of gut fungi in check

by Bridget Kuehn,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntibody protection against harmful forms of fungi in the gut may be disrupted in some patients with Crohn's disease—a con

Updated on: June 06,2024

Antibodies help keep harmful forms of gut fungi in check

by Bridget Kuehn,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntibody protection against harmful forms of fungi in the gut may be disrupted in some patients with Crohn's disease—a con

Updated on:June 06,2024

Identifying the neural link between gut bacteria and social behavior in mice

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyThis diagram illustrates the cascade of changes occurring in the mouse body and brain in the absence of a gut microbiome. Lack of gut microbes le

Updated on: May 26,2024

Identifying the neural link between gut bacteria and social behavior in mice

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyThis diagram illustrates the cascade of changes occurring in the mouse body and brain in the absence of a gut microbiome. Lack of gut microbes le

Updated on:May 26,2024

New therapy to target the spread of bowel cancer

by South Australian Health and Medical Research InstituteCredit: South Australian Health and Medical Research InstituteFor the first time, SAHMRI and University of Adelaide researchers are investigati

Updated on: March 13,2024

New therapy to target the spread of bowel cancer

by South Australian Health and Medical Research InstituteCredit: South Australian Health and Medical Research InstituteFor the first time, SAHMRI and University of Adelaide researchers are investigati

Updated on:March 13,2024

New research links COVID-19 to loss of taste

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoAziz. Credit: University of ToledoNearly half of individuals who contract COVID-19 experience an abnormal or complete loss of their sense of taste, a new an

Updated on: May 06,2024

New research links COVID-19 to loss of taste

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoAziz. Credit: University of ToledoNearly half of individuals who contract COVID-19 experience an abnormal or complete loss of their sense of taste, a new an

Updated on:May 06,2024

Scientists develop multi-frequency ultrasonic endoscope

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesFigure 1. The triple-frequency transducer. Credit: SIBETEndoscopic ultrasound (EUS) plays a vital role in the development of novel treatment and diagno

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists develop multi-frequency ultrasonic endoscope

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesFigure 1. The triple-frequency transducer. Credit: SIBETEndoscopic ultrasound (EUS) plays a vital role in the development of novel treatment and diagno

Updated on:June 03,2024

Low-calorie sweeteners do not mean low risk for infants

by Leanne Yohemas,University of CalgaryA researcher conducts test on low-calorie sweeteners in the lab. Credit: Riley BrandtMany people turn to artificial or so-called natural sweeteners to cut

Updated on: June 28,2024

Low-calorie sweeteners do not mean low risk for infants

by Leanne Yohemas,University of CalgaryA researcher conducts test on low-calorie sweeteners in the lab. Credit: Riley BrandtMany people turn to artificial or so-called natural sweeteners to cut

Updated on:June 28,2024

Studying outcomes of visceral artery pseudoaneurysm in necrotizing pancreatitis

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Minnesota Medical School researchers have aimed to evaluate the incidence, clinical presentation, managemen

Updated on: June 14,2024

Studying outcomes of visceral artery pseudoaneurysm in necrotizing pancreatitis

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Minnesota Medical School researchers have aimed to evaluate the incidence, clinical presentation, managemen

Updated on:June 14,2024

Smart software detects early-stage esophageal cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyGastrointestinal doctor Erik Schoon performing an endoscopy | On the right the monitor showing the computer results. Credit: Catharina HospitalThanks to smart

Updated on: March 12,2024

Smart software detects early-stage esophageal cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyGastrointestinal doctor Erik Schoon performing an endoscopy | On the right the monitor showing the computer results. Credit: Catharina HospitalThanks to smart

Updated on:March 12,2024

Researchers determine bariatric surgery lowers health risks for people with common liver disorder

by West Virginia UniversityBariatric surgery—or gastric bypass—as a treatment method for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has a significant impact on improving clinical outcomes, a

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers determine bariatric surgery lowers health risks for people with common liver disorder

by West Virginia UniversityBariatric surgery—or gastric bypass—as a treatment method for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has a significant impact on improving clinical outcomes, a

Updated on:April 07,2024