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Mesh is no better than sutures for hiatal hernia repair, long-term study finds

Mesh is no better than sutures for hiatal hernia repair, long-term study finds

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Zakir Rushanly from PexelsResearchers led by Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, have conducted a long-term study regarding the use of mesh reinforcemen

Mesh is no better than sutures for hiatal hernia repair, long-term study finds

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Zakir Rushanly from PexelsResearchers led by Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, have conducted a long-term study regarding the use of mesh reinforcemen
Manipulation of gut microbiota with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk, research suggests

Manipulation of gut microbiota with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk, research suggests

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been kno

Manipulation of gut microbiota with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk, research suggests

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been kno
Model predicts CRC risk in ulcerative colitis patients with low-grade dysplasia

Model predicts CRC risk in ulcerative colitis patients with low-grade dysplasia

For patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), large, unresected, multifocal low-grade dysplasia (LGD) and recent moderate/severe histological inflammation are associated with elevated risk of developing

Model predicts CRC risk in ulcerative colitis patients with low-grade dysplasia

For patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), large, unresected, multifocal low-grade dysplasia (LGD) and recent moderate/severe histological inflammation are associated with elevated risk of developing
Guidance issued for colonic volvulus, acute colonic pseudo-obstruction

Guidance issued for colonic volvulus, acute colonic pseudo-obstruction

(HealthDay)—In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and published in the September issue ofDiseases of the Colon & Rectum, recommendation

Guidance issued for colonic volvulus, acute colonic pseudo-obstruction

(HealthDay)—In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and published in the September issue ofDiseases of the Colon & Rectum, recommendation
New research may pave the way to better treatments for Crohn's disease

New research may pave the way to better treatments for Crohn's disease

by Stony Brook UniversityIL-17A acts on unique cell types to regulate intestinal function. Under normal conditions, IL-17A acts on stem cells to promote their differentiation into secretory epith

New research may pave the way to better treatments for Crohn's disease

by Stony Brook UniversityIL-17A acts on unique cell types to regulate intestinal function. Under normal conditions, IL-17A acts on stem cells to promote their differentiation into secretory epith
Despite an increase in new diagnoses, decrease seen in relapses of Crohn's disease in youth

Despite an increase in new diagnoses, decrease seen in relapses of Crohn's disease in youth

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team led by Dr. Prévost Jantchou, clinician and researcher at the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, focused on the rate of C

Despite an increase in new diagnoses, decrease seen in relapses of Crohn's disease in youth

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team led by Dr. Prévost Jantchou, clinician and researcher at the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, focused on the rate of C
Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

by Elana GotkineAdding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published i

Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

by Elana GotkineAdding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published i
CRC screening uptake no better with use of fecal immunochemical testing in at-risk individuals

CRC screening uptake no better with use of fecal immunochemical testing in at-risk individuals

CRC screening uptake no better with use of fecal immunochemical testing in at-risk individualsby Elana GotkineFor first-degree relatives of patients with nonsyndromic colorectal cancer (CRC), fecal im

CRC screening uptake no better with use of fecal immunochemical testing in at-risk individuals

CRC screening uptake no better with use of fecal immunochemical testing in at-risk individualsby Elana GotkineFor first-degree relatives of patients with nonsyndromic colorectal cancer (CRC), fecal im
Key receptor reveals how gut cells detect harmful invaders

Key receptor reveals how gut cells detect harmful invaders

byOsaka UniversityPyruvate-mediated GPR31 activation enhances human intestinal conventional type 1 dendritic cell (cDC1) function by facilitating transepithelial dendrite formation, which improv

Key receptor reveals how gut cells detect harmful invaders

byOsaka UniversityPyruvate-mediated GPR31 activation enhances human intestinal conventional type 1 dendritic cell (cDC1) function by facilitating transepithelial dendrite formation, which improv
FDA approves Skyrizi for moderately to severely active Crohn disease

FDA approves Skyrizi for moderately to severely active Crohn disease

Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa), an interleukin-23 inhibitor, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to treat moderately to severely active Crohn disease (CD) in adults, according to AbbV

FDA approves Skyrizi for moderately to severely active Crohn disease

Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa), an interleukin-23 inhibitor, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to treat moderately to severely active Crohn disease (CD) in adults, according to AbbV
Taking probiotics alongside prescribed antibiotics could reduce damage to gut microbiome

Taking probiotics alongside prescribed antibiotics could reduce damage to gut microbiome

by Microbiology SocietyProbiotics lessen some antibiotic-induced changes to the human gut microbiome. Credit: Fernández-Alonso et al.,Journal of Medical Microbiology2022Millions of antibio

Taking probiotics alongside prescribed antibiotics could reduce damage to gut microbiome

by Microbiology SocietyProbiotics lessen some antibiotic-induced changes to the human gut microbiome. Credit: Fernández-Alonso et al.,Journal of Medical Microbiology2022Millions of antibio
FDA issues warning on dangers of probiotic products for preemie babies

FDA issues warning on dangers of probiotic products for preemie babies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also sent a letter

FDA issues warning on dangers of probiotic products for preemie babies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also sent a letter