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Can controlling retinoic acid be a key to preventing infections in the gut?
A team of scientists from the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University has identified a distinct role of retinoic acid, a metabolite of vitamin A, during the immune response of the gut. This finding, ...
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Research may speed identification of patients who need liver transplants
Research findings from Rutgers, the University of Michigan, the University of Texas Southwestern, and the Medical University of South Carolina could save lives by enabling faster and more accurate identification of hospitalized ...
Mar 27, 2023
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Scientists make critical progress toward preventing C. diff infections
Each year, about 500,000 people in the U.S. deal with gastrointestinal infections from Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), and more than 20,000 die from these infections. A new study performed in mice has identified a compound ...
Mar 27, 2023
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Parts of intestinal scope devices can break off inside patients
A medical device used to diagnose and treat pancreatic and bile duct disease is getting attention from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after pieces have fallen off and remained in patients' bodies.
Mar 24, 2023
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Over-the-scope clip beneficial for nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding
For patients with bleeding from some nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal causes, over-the-scope clips (OTSC) may be better than standard treatment for reducing the risk for further bleeding, according to a study published ...
Mar 24, 2023
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Study shows how intestinal bacteria trigger complications after surgery
Nearly 16 million operations were performed on inpatients in German hospitals in 2021. In Switzerland, the figure is around 1.1 million. Even if the actual operation goes well, it is not uncommon for a wound infection to ...
Mar 23, 2023
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Clues to the cause of chronic gut pain
New insights into chronic gut pain offer hope for improved treatments for irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety treatment.
Mar 23, 2023
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How fit is your gut microbiome? New research shows duration and not intensity of exercise is most important
Exercise has many benefits—strengthening muscles and bones, preventing disease and extending lifespan. It is also known to change the composition and activity of the trillions of microbes in our guts known as the microbiome.
Mar 23, 2023
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Research reveals molecular and cellular details of abdominal immune system
Because of the nature of organs like the stomach and liver in the abdominal cavity of mammals, infection can lead to life-threatening sepsis. A visceral adipose tissue called omentum helps cordon off any inflamed or injured ...
Mar 23, 2023
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Survey highlights growing need for psychosocial support in IBD care amid high rates of anxiety and depression
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released new data highlighting how emotional and social challenges of living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, ...
Mar 23, 2023
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Gut microbiota harnessed as tool to diagnose diseases, promising results for fatty liver diagnosis
A recent study at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) published in February in mBio compared the gut microbiota and gut-derived metabolites between healthy controls and individuals with fatty liver. The results revealed ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Lone star tick bites may be to blame for unexplained digestive problems
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released new clinical guidance to help physicians and patients identify if unexplained digestive symptoms are due to alpha-gal syndrome, a food allergy that is caused ...
Mar 21, 2023
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COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of developing gastrointestinal disorders, shows study
COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of developing long-term gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome. This is what has been shown by a research published in the journal Gut, carried out by ...
Mar 20, 2023
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Clinical guideline developed for use of biomarkers in ulcerative colitis
In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and published in the March issue of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the role of biomarkers in the management of ulcerative ...
Mar 17, 2023
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New insights into colorectal cancer and E. coli
In Quebec, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men and the third in women. The appearance and progression of this cancer has been linked to the composition of the gut microbiome. It appears that ...
Mar 16, 2023
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Researchers chart a course for understanding, preventing and treating young-onset colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer among young people is increasing globally and rapidly. Experts expect it to become the leading cause of cancer death in individuals aged 20-49 in the U.S. by the year 2030.
Mar 16, 2023
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Vitamin A may reduce pancreatitis risk during ALL treatment
Consuming a diet rich in vitamin A or its analogs may help prevent children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) reduce their risk of developing painful pancreas inflammation during chemotherapy treatment.
Mar 15, 2023
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PCR panels reduce costs, hospitalizations and antibiotic use for acute GI infections
Acute gastroenteritis afflicts adults of all ages, causing significant suffering and inflicting significant costs on the American healthcare system. A new study encompassing nearly 40,000 hospital visits from a geographically ...
Mar 15, 2023
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What's the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?
Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a lot about this topic lately, it's because March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. ...
Mar 15, 2023
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