Gastroenterology
New gut-brain link: how gut mucus could help treat brain disorders
Mucus is the first line of defence against bad bacteria in our gut. But could it also be part of our defence against diseases of the brain?
May 28, 2020
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News tagged with gastrointestinal diseases
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Fecal transplants beat C. diff superbug 90% of the time
First reported in ancient China, human fecal transplants have made a comeback in modern medicine. Evidence shows this treatment can be effective in treating C. difficile—a gastrointestinal infection that can cause symptoms ...
Apr 6, 2020
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Radiology & Imaging
Abnormal imaging findings key to EVALI diagnosis in vapers
Pulmonary imaging is important in the diagnosis of the acute lung injury associated with vaping, known as electronic cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI), according to a special review article published ...
Jan 28, 2020
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Health
Stomach virus strikes 170 Yosemite visitors, staff
About 170 visitors and employees at Yosemite National Park have been hit by gastrointestinal illness, park officials say.
Jan 20, 2020
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Cardiology
Walnuts may be good for the gut and help promote heart health
Walnuts may not just be a tasty snack, they may also promote good-for-your-gut bacteria. New research suggests that these "good" bacteria could be contributing to the heart-health benefits of walnuts.
Jan 16, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Acid reflux affects nearly a third of US adults weekly
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a digestive disorder that causes heartburn and other uncomfortable symptoms, may affect nearly a third of U.S. adults each week, and most of those who take certain popular medications ...
Dec 19, 2019
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Medical research
A window into the hidden world of colons
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a system that allows for real-time observations of individual cells in the colon of a living mouse.
Dec 11, 2019
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Health
How does a piece of bread cause a migraine?
Migraine is the third most prevalent illness in the world and causes suffering for tens of millions of people. In fact, nearly 1 in 4 U.S. household includes someone with migraines.
Nov 25, 2019
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Cardiology
Recommendations updated for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding
In clinical guidelines published online Oct. 22 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are presented for the management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Oct 22, 2019
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Medications
Treating C. difficile infections: New purpose for an old drug?
Common in hospitals and nursing homes, Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a major health threat, particularly for older patients. According to a 2015 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the ...
Sep 27, 2019
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