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Ulcer bacteria may contribute to development of Parkinson's disease

The stomach bacteria responsible for ulcers could also play a role in the development of Parkinson's disease according to research presented today at the 111th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 22, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Disappearing bacterium may protect against stroke

A new study by NYU School of Medicine researchers reveals that an especially virulent strain of the gut bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) isn't implicated in the overall death rate of the U.S. population, and may even ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 09, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study suggests link between H. pylori bacteria and adult Type 2 diabetes

A recent study shows that the presence of H. pylori bacteria is associated with elevated levels of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), an important biomarker for blood glucose levels and diabetes. This association was strong ...

Diabetes created Mar 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Ironing out the link between H. pylori infection and gastric cancer

H. pylori frequently causes gastric ulcers and is also one of the greatest risk factors for gastric cancer. H. pylori infection is also associated with another gastric cancer risk factor, iron deficiency.

Cancer created Dec 21, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Other stomach microbiota modulate resistance to H. pylori-driven ulcers

Mice with different naturally occurring stomach bacteria have distinct susceptibilities to disease caused by Helicobacter pylori, the well-known cause of ulcers in humans, according to a study published online ahead of pri ...

Immunology created Mar 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast