COVID-19: Enzyme targeted by virus also influences gut inflammation

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterThe novel coronavirus as seen under a microscope. Credit: Courtesy of the National Institutes of Health.An enzyme that helps COVID-19 (coronavirus) infect the body a

Updated on: February 21,2024 15

COVID-19: Enzyme targeted by virus also influences gut inflammation

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterThe novel coronavirus as seen under a microscope. Credit: Courtesy of the National Institutes of Health.An enzyme that helps COVID-19 (coronavirus) infect the body a

Updated on:February 21,2024 15

Changing levels of NOX4 protein could provide key to understanding fatty liver disease progression

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe global rise in obesity and diabetes is leading to an epidemic in fatty liver disease affecting 20%–30% of the world's population. Almo

Updated on: January 25,2024 20

Changing levels of NOX4 protein could provide key to understanding fatty liver disease progression

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe global rise in obesity and diabetes is leading to an epidemic in fatty liver disease affecting 20%–30% of the world's population. Almo

Updated on:January 25,2024 20

Robotic gastrectomy for gastric cancer does not cut postop infections

(HealthDay)—Robotic gastrectomy (RG) does not reduce intra-abdominal infectious complications compared with laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) for gastric cancer, according to a study published online Sept

Updated on: June 12,2024 4

Robotic gastrectomy for gastric cancer does not cut postop infections

(HealthDay)—Robotic gastrectomy (RG) does not reduce intra-abdominal infectious complications compared with laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) for gastric cancer, according to a study published online Sept

Updated on:June 12,2024 4

Study shows melatonin, commonly used to improve sleep, can aggravate bowel inflammation

by Ricardo Muniz,FAPESPMelatonin (MLT) potentiates the acute inflammation in experimental colitis.Intestinal inflammation was induced by exposure to 3% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) in drin

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Study shows melatonin, commonly used to improve sleep, can aggravate bowel inflammation

by Ricardo Muniz,FAPESPMelatonin (MLT) potentiates the acute inflammation in experimental colitis.Intestinal inflammation was induced by exposure to 3% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) in drin

Updated on:April 20,2024 19

Frequent Bowel Movements

Frequent Bowel MovementsByElizabeth PrattPublished on February 22, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDThe frequency of bowel movements varies between people, so what may

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Frequent Bowel Movements

Frequent Bowel MovementsByElizabeth PrattPublished on February 22, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDThe frequency of bowel movements varies between people, so what may

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Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux disease

Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux diseaseby Lori SolomonAntireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA) cuts short-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms in two-thirds

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Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux disease

Antireflux mucosal ablation safe, effective for refractory reflux diseaseby Lori SolomonAntireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA) cuts short-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms in two-thirds

Updated on:January 24,2024 24

A tale of probiotics and how to help your own gut microbiome

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLacticaseibacillus casei, a bacterium that is often used to ferment cheese and yoghurt, as seen through an electron microscope. Cr

Updated on: April 02,2024 15

A tale of probiotics and how to help your own gut microbiome

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLacticaseibacillus casei, a bacterium that is often used to ferment cheese and yoghurt, as seen through an electron microscope. Cr

Updated on:April 02,2024 15

Babies with a low birthweight are four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life, new study shows

Babies with a low birthweight are four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life, new study showsby United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study, presented

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Babies with a low birthweight are four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life, new study shows

Babies with a low birthweight are four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life, new study showsby United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study, presented

Updated on:January 24,2024 24

Signs and Symptoms of Stomach Cancer

Signs and Symptoms of Stomach CancerByJaime R. Herndon, MS, MPHUpdated on June 25, 2023Medically reviewed byOliver Eng, MDThe signs and symptoms ofstomach cancer, also kn

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Signs and Symptoms of Stomach Cancer

Signs and Symptoms of Stomach CancerByJaime R. Herndon, MS, MPHUpdated on June 25, 2023Medically reviewed byOliver Eng, MDThe signs and symptoms ofstomach cancer, also kn

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Colorectal cancer: The best screening test is the one you take

by Avinash Bhakta,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Kentucky, and it often doesn't cause sympt

Updated on: June 06,2024 3

Colorectal cancer: The best screening test is the one you take

by Avinash Bhakta,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Kentucky, and it often doesn't cause sympt

Updated on:June 06,2024 3

Depression and anxiety for IBD patients may be related to vascular barrier in the choroid plexus closing

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A team of researchers affiliated

Updated on: February 21,2024 17

Depression and anxiety for IBD patients may be related to vascular barrier in the choroid plexus closing

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A team of researchers affiliated

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Scientists reveal mechanism behind fecal microbiota transplantation

by Osaka City UniversityCredit: Satoshi Uematsu, Osaka City UniversityIn a study published inGastroenterology—Researchers at Osaka City University and the Institute for Medical Science, The

Updated on: June 03,2024 5

Scientists reveal mechanism behind fecal microbiota transplantation

by Osaka City UniversityCredit: Satoshi Uematsu, Osaka City UniversityIn a study published inGastroenterology—Researchers at Osaka City University and the Institute for Medical Science, The

Updated on:June 03,2024 5