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GI tract bacteria may protect against autoimmune disease

Early life exposure to normal bacteria of the GI tract (gut microbes) protects against autoimmune disease in mice, according to research published on-line in the January 17 edition of Science. The study ...

Immunology created Jan 17, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Virus infection sheds light on memory T cells living in our skin

Very recently, researchers discovered an important population of immune cells called memory T cells living in parts of the body that are in contact with the environment (e.g., skin, lung, GI tract). How these "resident" memory ...

Immunology created Feb 29, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Could adaptable bacteria cause repeat urinary tract infections?

(HealthDay)—Women suffering from recurring urinary tract infections may carry a particularly hearty strain of E. coli bacteria that flourishes in both the gut and the bladder, and can migrate back and forth ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Antibody therapy prevents gastrointestinal damage following radiation exposure in mice

A new study offers the first evidence of a drug capable of preventing lethal damage to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract caused by exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation, such as those occurring during a nuclear incident. ...

Medical research created Apr 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Gastrointestinal perforation rare in rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay) -- Gastrointestinal (GI) perforation is a rare but serious condition that affects patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), most frequently in the lower GI tract, according to a study published ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Jul 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Impact of MRSA nasal colonization on surgical site infections after gastrointestinal surgery

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA) nasal colonization is associated with longer hospital stays and an increase in surgical site infections (SSI) in patients undergoing major gastrointestinal surgery, according to ...

Surgery created May 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Avoiding tummy troubles during this season of overeating

The holidays are cruel to our stomachs. Rich, fattening, sugar laden foods tempt us to overeat and we end up with bloated, upset stomachs.

Overweight and Obesity created Nov 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Anti-clotting drugs do not increase bleeding risk in GI procedure, study finds

Patients with recent use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), or anti-clotting drugs such as clopidogreal (Plavix) do not appear to have an increased risk of bleeding during or after removal of precancerous ...

Cardiology created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Probiotics effective in combating antibiotic-associated diarrhea

In four different studies presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 76th Annual Scientific meeting in Washington, DC, researchers explored the effectiveness of probiotics for antibiotic-associated diarrhea; ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 31, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study examining large-scale data of double balloon enteroscopy shows it is safe and effective

A large-scale data review by researchers in China of double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) over the last decade showed the endoscopic procedure to be safe and effective for detection of diseases of the small intestine. DBE had ...

Other created Sep 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0