Immunology
Stalking a wily foe: Scientists figure out how C. difficile bacteria wreak havoc in guts
Sometimes, science means staying awake for two days straight.
Feb 18, 2015
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Inflammatory disorders
Researchers discover molecular trigger of inflammatory bowel disease
Cells lining the intestinal tract form a critical barrier, protecting our bodies from the billions of bacteria living in the gut. Breaches in this barrier are driven largely by a single signaling molecule called tumor necrosis ...
Feb 16, 2015
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Medical research
Among gut microbes, strains, not just species, matter
A large community of microorganisms calls the human digestive tract home. This dynamic conglomerate of microscopic life forms - the gut microbiome - is vital to how people metabolize various nutrients in their food, how their ...
Jan 29, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Effect of topical antibiotics on antibiotic resistance, patient outcomes in ICUs
A comparison of prophylactic antibiotic regimens applied to an area in the mouth and throat and digestive tract were associated with low levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and no differences in patient survival and intensive ...
Oct 1, 2014
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Medical research
Pill coated with tiny needles can deliver drugs directly into the lining of the digestive tract
Given a choice, most patients would prefer to take a drug orally instead of getting an injection. Unfortunately, many drugs, especially those made from large proteins, cannot be given as a pill because they get broken down ...
Oct 1, 2014
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Medical research
Impact on gut microbiota of a fermented milk product containing probiotics
Scientists from INRA and Danone Nutricia Research have shown the effect of a fermented milk product containing probiotics on the gut microbiota, using a novel high resolution bioinformatics tool. The product affected certain ...
Sep 12, 2014
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Medical research
The impact of bacteria in our guts
The word metabolism gets tossed around a lot, but it means much more than whether you can go back to the buffet for seconds without worrying about your waistline. In fact, metabolism is the set of biochemical processes by ...
Aug 22, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Aspirin: Scientists believe cancer prevention benefits outweigh harms
New research from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) reveals taking aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of developing – and dying from – the major cancers of the digestive tract, i.e. bowel, stomach and oesophageal ...
Aug 5, 2014
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Medical research
Immune cell's role in intestinal movement may lead to better understanding of IBS
(Medical Xpress)—Learning the role of immune-system cells in healthy digestive tracts and how they interact with neighboring nerve cells may lead to new treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Researchers from Penn ...
Jul 18, 2014
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Cardiology
Research finds association between certain pain relievers and heart attack
(Medical Xpress)—For women taking certain kinds of pain relievers, a heart attack could be waiting in their medicine cabinets.
Jul 10, 2014
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