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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers link foodborne toxin to colorectal cancer metastasis
A toxin in the bacteria that's one of the most common causes of foodborne illness accelerates the spread of colorectal tumors to other parts of the body, a study led by UF Health Cancer Center researchers and international ...
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Radiology & Imaging
MRI could be key to understanding the impact a gluten free diet has on people with celiac disease
Experts have used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to better understand the impact a gluten free diet has on people with celiac disease, which could be the first step towards finding new ways of treating the condition.
Dec 6, 2024
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Gut microbiota: A consensus paper to regulate the 'wild west' of diagnostic tests
The gut microbiota might perhaps one day become a routine tool for the early diagnosis of many diseases and to guide treatment, but at present there is a lack of solid scientific evidence to support these claims. Yet, day ...
Dec 6, 2024
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Endoscopic full-thickness plication efficacious for gastroesophageal reflux disease
Endoscopic full-thickness plication (EFTP), which improves the valvular mechanism of the gastroesophageal junction, is efficacious for managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, according to research published ...
Dec 6, 2024
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Intestinal surface area doubles in mothers during pregnancy and nursing, study finds
When women are pregnant and nurse their babies, their bodies change and various organs, such as the breasts or the immune system, are adapted to ensure the health of both mother and child. This happens throughout evolution ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Predictive model identifies at-risk patients who may need stomach cancer screening
Cleveland Clinic developed a predictive model to identify patients at risk of developing gastric (stomach) cancer who may benefit from stomach cancer screening. The model is designed to identify who might need regular upper ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Inflammatory bowel disease on the rise globally in the elderly
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in older adults has become a global public health burden, according to a study published in Autoimmunity Reviews.
Dec 4, 2024
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Patients with MAFLD have 4.7 times higher risk of developing liver cancer, study finds
Research has revealed that in the case of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the risk of developing liver cancer is 4.7 times higher.
Dec 4, 2024
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Can diet help with inflammatory bowel disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. It includes conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. People with IBD may experience persistent symptoms like frequent diarrhea, ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Inflatable gastric balloon design with controller could help people lose weight
Gastric balloons—silicone balloons filled with air or saline and placed in the stomach—can help people lose weight by making them feel too full to overeat. However, this effect can eventually wear off as the stomach becomes ...
Dec 3, 2024
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Colorectal cancer risk factors important to consider for rescreening interval
Colorectal cancer (CRC) risk factors are important to consider when making decisions for colonoscopy rescreening following negative colonoscopy screening (NCS) results (no presence of CRC or polyps), according to a study ...
Dec 3, 2024
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Toxin in blood of kidney disease patients could contribute to stroke risk, study suggests
Scientists have revealed that a toxin found in the blood of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) damages the body's protective blood–brain barrier, likely contributing to the risk of stroke.
Dec 3, 2024
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Researcher explores epidemiology and health economics in gastrointestinal diseases
A thesis from Karolinska Institutet shows the significant societal economic burdens posed by two chronic inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases; eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and microscopic colitis (MC). Both diseases cause ...
Dec 3, 2024
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Mirikizumab proves safe and effective in treating Crohn's disease in Phase III trial
Results of a Phase III study conducted by an international team of researchers reveal that mirikizumab is more effective and has a favorable safety profile with fewer serious adverse events compared to a placebo for individuals ...
Impact of changes in gut environment on bacteria may help explain why we react differently to the same food
A new study from the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen increases our knowledge about the gut and the life of gut bacteria. The study shows, among other things, that changes in the ...
Dec 2, 2024
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Study reveals how stem cells respond to environmental signals, with implications for IBD and colorectal cancer
A new study from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Institut Curie reveals how stem cells sense and respond to their environment, with implications for inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.
Dec 2, 2024
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Unhealthy diets are driving digestive diseases, research suggests
Against the backdrop of an alarming increase in the number of people under 50 being diagnosed with bowel cancer, researchers are urging people to bump up their fiber intake and improve their eating habits if they want to ...
Dec 2, 2024
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Soil-bacteria-derived molecules found to modulate health and lifespan in C. elegans study
The abundant and varied microbial communities within the human gastrointestinal tract play a crucial role in influencing both overall health and aging. The utilization of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) and probiotic ...
Dec 2, 2024
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On the rise: Stomach cancer in younger people
Rates of stomach cancer, which is also called gastric cancer, among younger people is on the rise. Typically, stomach cancer is diagnosed in patients in their 60s and 70s, but increasingly it's being diagnosed in younger ...
Dec 2, 2024
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Video: What is inflammatory bowel disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects an estimated 1.6 million Americans. In fact, there are more than 70,000 new cases of IBD in the United States each year, according to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.
Dec 2, 2024
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Food additive carrageenan could disrupt intestinal barrier and increase risk of type 2 diabetes
The food additive carrageenan (E 407) can be responsible for the development of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, and increased blood sugar levels in animals. However, it is not yet known what effect carrageenan ...
Nov 27, 2024
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What a gut fungus reveals about symbiosis and allergy
A fungus discovered in the mouse stomach may hold a key to fungal evolution within the gastrointestinal tract, according to new research led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The finding suggests that preclinical studies ...
Nov 27, 2024
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Intestinal infections can change bile composition, leading to changes in immune function
Intestinal infections can change the composition of liver bile, leading to changes in immune function and gut bacteria, potentially helping fight off harmful bacteria
Nov 26, 2024
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Inflammatory bowel disease can be detected in blood samples up to 16 years before onset, study suggests
Scientists at Örebro University have identified specific protein patterns in blood tests that can predict inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) up to 16 years before diagnosis. In particular, Crohn's disease can be detected with ...
Nov 26, 2024
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Healing the gut can reduce long-term impact of stroke, research finds
Healing the gut may be the key to improving long-term recovery in stroke patients, scientists at Texas A&M University have found.
Nov 26, 2024
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