CRP can help assess severity of acute ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—A C-reactive protein (CRP) cutoff is a sensitive and practical alternative to erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) as a criterion to help determine ulcerative colitis (UC) activity, accord

Updated on: February 21,2024 5

CRP can help assess severity of acute ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—A C-reactive protein (CRP) cutoff is a sensitive and practical alternative to erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) as a criterion to help determine ulcerative colitis (UC) activity, accord

Updated on:February 21,2024 5

Four tips to keeping your gut healthy and free of IBD

by Ernie MundellAlmost2.4 million Americansare thought to suffer from the pain and disability of inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD), a type of autoimmune illness that includes ulcerative co

Updated on: August 31,2024 0

Four tips to keeping your gut healthy and free of IBD

by Ernie MundellAlmost2.4 million Americansare thought to suffer from the pain and disability of inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD), a type of autoimmune illness that includes ulcerative co

Updated on:August 31,2024 0

Researchers discuss findings of study on alcohol-related liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThrough a unique database, KI researchers have been able to study the risk of mortality among people with liver disease caused by too much alcohol

Updated on: April 03,2024 13

Researchers discuss findings of study on alcohol-related liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThrough a unique database, KI researchers have been able to study the risk of mortality among people with liver disease caused by too much alcohol

Updated on:April 03,2024 13

Chronic liver diseases: What new insights are there?

Chronic liver diseases: What new insights are there?by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFatty liver diseases (FLD) have become a significant health concern worldwide,

Updated on: January 24,2024 18

Chronic liver diseases: What new insights are there?

Chronic liver diseases: What new insights are there?by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFatty liver diseases (FLD) have become a significant health concern worldwide,

Updated on:January 24,2024 18

Starting screening before age 50 is found to significantly reduce the risk and incidence of colorectal cancer in women

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScreening for colorectal cancer (CRC) in women before the age of 50 can significantly reduce the risk of CRC c

Updated on: April 11,2024 18

Starting screening before age 50 is found to significantly reduce the risk and incidence of colorectal cancer in women

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScreening for colorectal cancer (CRC) in women before the age of 50 can significantly reduce the risk of CRC c

Updated on:April 11,2024 18

Updated guidance provided for GI clinicians on alpha-gal syndrome

by Elana GotkineA subset of patients with alpha-gal allergy have gastrointestinal symptoms without skin changes or anaphylaxis, according to a clinical practice update published in the April issue of&

Updated on: May 17,2024 5

Updated guidance provided for GI clinicians on alpha-gal syndrome

by Elana GotkineA subset of patients with alpha-gal allergy have gastrointestinal symptoms without skin changes or anaphylaxis, according to a clinical practice update published in the April issue of&

Updated on:May 17,2024 5

Smectite promotes probiotic biofilm formation in gut for cancer immunotherapy

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSmectite microspheres specifically support the typical probiotics, L. acidophilus and B. longum to form biofilms on the surface. Credit: Lei Dong, Nanjing

Updated on: May 28,2024 7

Smectite promotes probiotic biofilm formation in gut for cancer immunotherapy

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSmectite microspheres specifically support the typical probiotics, L. acidophilus and B. longum to form biofilms on the surface. Credit: Lei Dong, Nanjing

Updated on:May 28,2024 7

What is 'fried rice syndrome'? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning—and how to avoid it

by Enzo Palombo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA condition dubbed "fried rice syndrome" has caused some panic online in recent days, after the case of a 20-year-old w

Updated on: January 25,2024 24

What is 'fried rice syndrome'? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning—and how to avoid it

by Enzo Palombo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA condition dubbed "fried rice syndrome" has caused some panic online in recent days, after the case of a 20-year-old w

Updated on:January 25,2024 24

Eating for a healthy colon

by Joshua Melson, Md,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust as diet can have a positive or negative impact on heart, brain and bone health, your colon's overall

Updated on: May 17,2024 7

Eating for a healthy colon

by Joshua Melson, Md,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust as diet can have a positive or negative impact on heart, brain and bone health, your colon's overall

Updated on:May 17,2024 7

How new drug approvals are reshaping treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis

by Morgan Duerden,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory disorder that affects the esophagus,

Updated on: April 23,2024 17

How new drug approvals are reshaping treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis

by Morgan Duerden,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory disorder that affects the esophagus,

Updated on:April 23,2024 17

Colon cancer risk linked to p53 gene in ulcerative colitis

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and bro

Updated on: October 28,2024 0

Colon cancer risk linked to p53 gene in ulcerative colitis

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and bro

Updated on:October 28,2024 0

What Is a Stomach Biopsy?

What Is a Stomach Biopsy?ByRachael Zimlich, BSN, RNPublished on June 22, 2022Medically reviewed bySteffini Stalos, DOA stomach biopsy allows your healthcare provider to examine

Updated on: March 26,2024 0

What Is a Stomach Biopsy?

What Is a Stomach Biopsy?ByRachael Zimlich, BSN, RNPublished on June 22, 2022Medically reviewed bySteffini Stalos, DOA stomach biopsy allows your healthcare provider to examine

Updated on:March 26,2024 0