Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression linked to bowel conditions
A new study has found depression is more common among people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis in the years before they are diagnosed.
Nov 11, 2020
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers identify melatonin as possible COVID-19 treatment
Results from a new Cleveland Clinic-led study suggest that melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and is commonly used as an over-the-counter sleep aid, may be a viable treatment option for COVID-19.
Nov 9, 2020
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Inflammatory disorders
People with inflammatory bowel disease still die earlier despite increase in life
A study comparing life expectancy of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and without found that, while life expectancy increased for both groups, people with IBD generally died sooner. The study is published in CMAJ ...
Nov 9, 2020
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Inflammatory disorders
COVID-19: Enzyme targeted by virus also influences gut inflammation
An enzyme that helps COVID-19 (coronavirus) infect the body also plays a role in inflammation and patient outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a new study led by Cedars-Sinai. The findings raise the ...
Nov 5, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Risks for prematurity, SGA, cesarean up with IBD in pregnancy
(HealthDay)—The risks for prematurity, small for gestational age, and cesarean section are increased in pregnancies among women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published in the November issue ...
Oct 30, 2020
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Genetics
Genomic study reveals role for hypothalamus in inflammatory bowel disease
Using sophisticated 3-D genomic mapping and integrating with public data resulting from genome-wide association studies (GWAS), researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found significant genetic correlations ...
Oct 29, 2020
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Gastroenterology
Resilience-driven care for inflammatory bowel disease leads to sharp drops in ER visits and hospitalizations
A personalized program to increase resilience in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can substantially reduce hospitalizations and emergency room visits, Mount Sinai researchers report. The research is being unveiled ...
Oct 28, 2020
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Medical research
Discoveries reshape understanding of gut microbiome
The human gut is home to microorganisms that outnumber our cells by a factor of 10 to 1. Now, discoveries by scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have redefined how the so-called gut microbiome operates ...
Oct 22, 2020
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Gastroenterology
Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease doesn't always work; new study uncovers why
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 70,000 children in the United States and the prevalence is rising. In fact, 25% of the 3.1 million individuals with IBD present before 21 years of age. There is no cure for ...
Oct 20, 2020
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Pediatrics
Replacing asphalt with forest-type plants at daycare centers found to strengthen immune defenses in children
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Finland and one in the Czech Republic has found that replacing asphalt in play areas at daycare centers with natural vegetation can lead to stronger immune defenses ...
