Medications
Drug shown to block artery fat takes a major step forward
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have demonstrated the further success of a drug previously reported to "block" fat in the arteries.
Dec 20, 2023
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Gastroenterology
First comprehensive medical guideline on management of pouchitis released
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on the management of pouchitis, the most common complication people with ulcerative colitis experience following ...
Dec 19, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
Changes in biochemical, hematological parameters seen before IBD diagnosis
Changes in multiple biochemical and hematological parameters occur up to eight years before diagnosis of Crohn disease and up to three years before diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, according to a study published in the Nov. ...
Dec 16, 2023
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Gastroenterology
Doctors discover many inflammatory bowel disease patients screen positive for malnutrition
Eating food and absorbing its nutrients is an everyday occurrence, but this normal activity can look different for someone who suffers from inflammatory bowel disease. IBD, which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, ...
Dec 9, 2023
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Genetics
Genomic study on ulcers in European and Asian populations could lead to new population-specific treatments
Researchers studied stomach and duodenal ulcers in a large research project comparing Japanese and European populations. They found 25 new genetic markers linked to ulcers which showed that, though these sores on the walls ...
Dec 8, 2023
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Medications
Aspirin may benefit cancer treatments
Aspirin is an inexpensive and readily available medication that could benefit cancer treatments, preventing metastatic cancer spread and reducing vascular complications, finds a new meta-analysis study.
Dec 4, 2023
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Health
Do you know the signs of inflammatory bowel disease?
Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week will be observed Dec. 1–7, which makes this a good time to learn about the signs and symptoms of these disorders.
Dec 4, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers study the link between the bacteria H. pylori and stomach cancer
H. pylori—short for Helicobacter pylori—colonizes the stomach and is known to be linked to the development of stomach cancer. It is estimated that over half of the world's population is infected with H. pylori, making ...
Nov 29, 2023
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Medications
Research demonstrates the potential of natural compounds to treat gastrointestinal disorders
Chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are becoming increasingly common throughout the world, but many of them still lack effective treatment. Researchers have now turned to natural compounds, such as those present in traditional ...
Nov 27, 2023
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Immunology
Could eating turkey ease colitis? Study suggests extra tryptophan could reduce risk of future flares
Thanksgiving is often a time for thinking about your belly. For those with an inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis, feasting can be associated with stress, even when food isn't a trigger for the painful symptoms. ...
Nov 21, 2023
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