Fecal microbiota transplants: Past, present and future

by American Society for MicrobiologyFecal microbiota transplants are used in the treatment of recurrent C. difficile infection. Credit: American Society for MicrobiologyThe premise of fecal micro

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Fecal microbiota transplants: Past, present and future

by American Society for MicrobiologyFecal microbiota transplants are used in the treatment of recurrent C. difficile infection. Credit: American Society for MicrobiologyThe premise of fecal micro

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Climate change linked to spread of diarrheal illness

by University of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Surrey reveals that temperature, day length and humidity are linked to the increased spread of a diarrhe

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Climate change linked to spread of diarrheal illness

by University of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Surrey reveals that temperature, day length and humidity are linked to the increased spread of a diarrhe

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Investigating methods for preventing pancreatitis after endoscopy

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnti-inflammatory drugs alone are not sufficient to prevent inflammation of the pancreas following a common endoscopic p

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Investigating methods for preventing pancreatitis after endoscopy

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnti-inflammatory drugs alone are not sufficient to prevent inflammation of the pancreas following a common endoscopic p

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Stigmatizing language on liver transplant center websites may discourage patients from seeking treatment

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe vast majority of liver transplant centers in the United States use language on their websites that can be considered stigmati

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Stigmatizing language on liver transplant center websites may discourage patients from seeking treatment

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe vast majority of liver transplant centers in the United States use language on their websites that can be considered stigmati

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Study finds risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia increases for patients with gout

by Elana GotkinePatients with gout, especially those younger than 60 years, have an increased risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a studypublishedonline Dec. 26 in&nb

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Study finds risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia increases for patients with gout

by Elana GotkinePatients with gout, especially those younger than 60 years, have an increased risk for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a studypublishedonline Dec. 26 in&nb

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Fecal transplants may reduce alcohol use, early research suggests

by Jackie Kruszewski,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has published preliminary but striking evidence that shows the transpl

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Fecal transplants may reduce alcohol use, early research suggests

by Jackie Kruszewski,Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has published preliminary but striking evidence that shows the transpl

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Algae shown to improve gastrointestinal health

by University of California - San DiegoGraphical abstract for algae and human gastrointestinal health study. Credit: Mayfield Lab, UC San DiegoA widespread, fast-growing plant calledChlamyd

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Algae shown to improve gastrointestinal health

by University of California - San DiegoGraphical abstract for algae and human gastrointestinal health study. Credit: Mayfield Lab, UC San DiegoA widespread, fast-growing plant calledChlamyd

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Earlier onset of disease and aging in the most deprived could be linked to gut health, poor diet

by University of GlasgowCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn earlier onset of disease and aging in the most deprived could be linked to gut health and poor diet.A new, first-of-its-kind-study, le

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Earlier onset of disease and aging in the most deprived could be linked to gut health, poor diet

by University of GlasgowCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn earlier onset of disease and aging in the most deprived could be linked to gut health and poor diet.A new, first-of-its-kind-study, le

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Study may explain the microbiome-immunotherapy connection

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceDigitally colored electron microscopy images of melanoma cells harboring bacteria. Credit: Weizmann Institute of ScienceCancer immunotherapy may get a boost from a

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Study may explain the microbiome-immunotherapy connection

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceDigitally colored electron microscopy images of melanoma cells harboring bacteria. Credit: Weizmann Institute of ScienceCancer immunotherapy may get a boost from a

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Probiotic formula to target imbalance in gut microbiota in COVID-19

by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever thought about why some people are more vulnerable to catching a virus? And why some get more severe infecti

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Probiotic formula to target imbalance in gut microbiota in COVID-19

by The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever thought about why some people are more vulnerable to catching a virus? And why some get more severe infecti

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Early research finds hope in stem cell therapy for perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease

by Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainA dissolvable plug delivered stem cell therapy with few side effects in patients with single tract perianal fistulas, Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. Pe

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Early research finds hope in stem cell therapy for perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease

by Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainA dissolvable plug delivered stem cell therapy with few side effects in patients with single tract perianal fistulas, Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. Pe

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Early introduction of gluten may prevent celiac disease in children

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIntroducing high doses of gluten from four months of age into infants' diets could prevent them from developing coeliac disease, a study h

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Early introduction of gluten may prevent celiac disease in children

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIntroducing high doses of gluten from four months of age into infants' diets could prevent them from developing coeliac disease, a study h

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