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Personalized 'cocktails' of antibiotics, probiotics and prebiotics hold promise in treating IBS, pilot study finds
Personalized "cocktails" of antibiotics, probiotics and prebiotics hold great promise in the treatment of a common form of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to research presented at the ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ...
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Scientists discover a new signaling pathway and design a novel drug for liver fibrosis
A healthy liver filters all the blood in your body, breaks down toxins and digests fats. It produces collagen to repair damaged cells when the liver is injured. However, a liver can produce too much collagen when an excess ...
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Know the signs of irritable bowel syndrome
April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.
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Identifying a new liver defender: The role of resident macrophages
Osaka University researchers have discovered liver resident macrophages' pivotal role in defending against gut bacteria and related substances entering via the portal vein, particularly under compromised intestinal barrier ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Simulation of infant gut makes predictions about optimal milk formula
Doctoral candidate David Versluis successfully simulated an infant gut. This is crucial for research on improvements in formula milk. Currently, such research primarily relies on diaper contents, which is not optimal. Versluis ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Single-cell analysis reveals mechanisms of a common complication of Crohn's disease
Mount Sinai researchers have published the first study to use single-cell analysis in identifying several pathophysiological mechanisms of abnormal passageways in the digestive system known as perianal fistulae, a common ...
Apr 24, 2024
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Artificial sweetener has potential to damage gut, finds study
New research has discovered that neotame, one of the new generation of artificial sweeteners, is capable of damaging the human intestine and causing illness.
Apr 24, 2024
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Identifying proteins causally related to COVID-19, healthspan and lifespan
A new research paper titled "Using genetics and proteomics data to identify proteins causally related to COVID-19, healthspan and lifespan: a Mendelian randomization study" has been published in Aging.
Apr 24, 2024
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Gut microbiota acts like an auxiliary liver, study finds
Microbes in the mammalian gut can significantly change their hosts' amino acid and glucose metabolism, acting almost like an extra liver, according to a new preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.
Apr 23, 2024
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New heated drug baths provide hope for patients with stomach cancer
Mayo Clinic researchers have used a new approach to chemotherapy to more than double the typical survival rate for patients with stomach cancer and peritoneal metastasis, which is cancer that has spread to the lining of the ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Impact of COVID-19-related nonpharmaceutical interventions on diarrheal diseases and zoonotic Salmonella
Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) have been proven effective in reducing the spread of COVID-19, but their broader impact on gastrointestinal disorders remains poorly studied. Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) infections ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Bacteria in the intestine that change in response to inflammation could have an impact on our immune system
Gut bacteria have emerged as a focal point of scientific exploration, with their intricate roles in our metabolism, nutrition, and overall health coming into sharp focus. New research from the Technion—Israel Institute ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Scientists discover the cellular functions of a family of proteins integral to inflammatory diseases
In a scientific breakthrough, Mount Sinai researchers have revealed the biological mechanisms by which a family of proteins known as histone deacetylases (HDACs) activate immune system cells linked to inflammatory bowel disease ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Researchers identify abrupt epigenetic aging of the colon
DNA methylation data provide extremely accurate age predictors, but so far, little is known about the dynamics of this epigenomic biomarker over the course of life.
Apr 22, 2024
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Researchers explore advancements in endoscopic techniques for removing large colorectal polyps
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cancer in the United States. This highlights the importance of early detection and treatment of precancerous lesions like large polyps. Endoscopy offers a minimally invasive ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Gut bacteria and inflammatory bowel disease: Exploring the potential of prebiotics
A growing body of research suggests that manipulating gut bacteria may offer a promising approach to managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic and debilitating condition affecting millions of people worldwide.
Apr 22, 2024
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Abdominal obesity might predict risk of fecal incontinence
Fecal incontinence (FI), or involuntary loss of bowel control, significantly impacts quality of life and mental health for millions of adults in the U.S. Obesity is thought to affect bowel function, but the relationship between ...
Apr 22, 2024
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People with irritable bowel syndrome may experience disordered eating due to condition
New Swinburne-led research has revealed that a third of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may suffer from symptoms of disordered eating and orthorexia—an obsession with healthy eating.
Apr 22, 2024
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H. pylori testing feasible for people in community settings
Community Helicobacter pylori (HP) testing in high-risk individuals is technically feasible, according to a study published online April 3 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Apr 20, 2024
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Dietary treatment found to be more effective than medicines in irritable bowel syndrome
A study conducted at the University of Gothenburg found that with dietary adjustments, more than 7 out of 10 irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients had significantly reduced symptoms, compared with medications. The work ...
Apr 19, 2024
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