In 2023, The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology(EULAR) updated its recommendations for the treatment of systemic sclerosis (SSc), with many new inclusions around manifestations such as skin fibrosis and interstitial ...
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Significant progress has been made at Tufts University School of Engineering in the development of a small device, about the size of a vitamin pill, that can be swallowed and passed through the gastrointestinal tract to sample ...
Jun 12, 2024
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A new study led by investigators from Mass General Cancer Center reveals that statins—commonly used cholesterol-lowering drugs—may block a particular pathway involved in the development of cancer that results from chronic ...
May 30, 2024
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Researchers at Rice University have revealed a previously unknown function of opioid receptors in the development of the enteric nervous system (ENS), often referred to as the "brain in the gut." This discovery challenges ...
May 29, 2024
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can significantly disrupt a person's daily life. Some people suffer in silence because of painful stomach cramps, diarrhea, and constipation. These symptoms can significantly affect a person's ...
Apr 19, 2024
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A friend of mine, on a recent trip to the gym, declined to use the machine for drying his trunks—that gym equivalent of a salad spinner which removes excess water from your swimming costume. His reason? The amount of "fecal ...
Apr 18, 2024
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A study by New York and Rocky Mountain U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs researchers showed blast exposure can cause intestinal permeability, a condition that can lead to gut bacteria entering the bloodstream and causing ...
Apr 5, 2024
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Every now and then, scientists develop treatments that end up being even more popular for another condition entirely. Think of Viagra, originally for high blood pressure, now used for erectile dysfunction. Or thalidomide, ...
Apr 2, 2024
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Polyphenols are powerful plant metabolites known for their antioxidant properties, offering potential health benefits and protection against various diseases. With over 8,000 identified varieties, these substances are found ...
Mar 18, 2024
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The gastrointestinal tract is already known to researchers as a major storage site for micro- and nanoplastic particles (MNPs) in the human body. A research consortium consisting of the University of Vienna, the Medical University ...
Mar 6, 2024
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