FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

Updated on: February 19,2024 15

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

Updated on:February 19,2024 15

To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMicroscopic image of the small bowel—the site of inflammation in Crohn's disease. Credit: Charles NgChanges in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bact

Updated on: May 17,2024 6

To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMicroscopic image of the small bowel—the site of inflammation in Crohn's disease. Credit: Charles NgChanges in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bact

Updated on:May 17,2024 6

Study reveals how gastric cancer forms, suggests preventive treatment

by Vanderbilt UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastroenterology(2022). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.06.021A recently published study reveals new insights into how gastric cancer dev

Updated on: April 09,2024 19

Study reveals how gastric cancer forms, suggests preventive treatment

by Vanderbilt UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastroenterology(2022). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.06.021A recently published study reveals new insights into how gastric cancer dev

Updated on:April 09,2024 19

Pre-transplant microbiome sets the stage for graft-versus-host disease

by Sabrina Richards,Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.06.024Bone marrow transplants have saved the lives of thousands

Updated on: April 01,2024 17

Pre-transplant microbiome sets the stage for graft-versus-host disease

by Sabrina Richards,Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.06.024Bone marrow transplants have saved the lives of thousands

Updated on:April 01,2024 17

Gas-related intestinal symptoms affect nearly all adults and are associated with psychological distress

by United European GastroenterologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGas-related symptoms are associated with poorer quality of life, and higher stress, anxiety and depression, with breaking wind being

Updated on: March 26,2024 20

Gas-related intestinal symptoms affect nearly all adults and are associated with psychological distress

by United European GastroenterologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGas-related symptoms are associated with poorer quality of life, and higher stress, anxiety and depression, with breaking wind being

Updated on:March 26,2024 20

COVID-19 vaccine protects sufferers of inflammatory bowel disease

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 vaccines taken by people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which affects millions worldwide, safely and effectively protects th

Updated on: February 19,2024 6

COVID-19 vaccine protects sufferers of inflammatory bowel disease

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 vaccines taken by people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which affects millions worldwide, safely and effectively protects th

Updated on:February 19,2024 6

Biopsy-free diagnosis of celiac disease in adults shows promising results

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Salerno, Italy, have found that a simple blood test for tTG-IgA concentrations could be used as a

Updated on: July 04,2024 8

Biopsy-free diagnosis of celiac disease in adults shows promising results

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Salerno, Italy, have found that a simple blood test for tTG-IgA concentrations could be used as a

Updated on:July 04,2024 8

Norovirus link to Crohn's disease may point to new therapies

by NYU Langone HealthHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaA new study may have solved a mystery surrounding Crohn&#39

Updated on: March 26,2024 17

Norovirus link to Crohn's disease may point to new therapies

by NYU Langone HealthHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaA new study may have solved a mystery surrounding Crohn&#39

Updated on:March 26,2024 17

New study finds forgoing one food may treat eosinophilic esophagitis as well as excluding six

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesA glass of milk. Credit: NIAIDEliminating animal milk alone from the diet of adults with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is as effective

Updated on: May 06,2024 16

New study finds forgoing one food may treat eosinophilic esophagitis as well as excluding six

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesA glass of milk. Credit: NIAIDEliminating animal milk alone from the diet of adults with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is as effective

Updated on:May 06,2024 16

How diet quality affects the gut microbiota to promote health

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign(L to R) University of Illinois researchers Hannah Holscher and Alexis Baldeon found that a healthy diet promotes a diverse gastrointe

Updated on: March 28,2024 20

How diet quality affects the gut microbiota to promote health

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign(L to R) University of Illinois researchers Hannah Holscher and Alexis Baldeon found that a healthy diet promotes a diverse gastrointe

Updated on:March 28,2024 20

Cholesterol-lowering therapy may hinder aggressive type of colorectal tumor

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeMultiplex immunofluorescence image of cholesterol-rich human serrated colorectal cancer. Highly aggressive tumoral cells (green and magenta) are negative for both

Updated on: January 25,2024 25

Cholesterol-lowering therapy may hinder aggressive type of colorectal tumor

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeMultiplex immunofluorescence image of cholesterol-rich human serrated colorectal cancer. Highly aggressive tumoral cells (green and magenta) are negative for both

Updated on:January 25,2024 25

Caesarean birth, prolonged labour influence infant gut bacteria, risk of childhood obesity and allergies

by Kim Wright,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvents at birth may affect the microbes living in a baby's gut during the first few months of life, leading to a higher risk of ch

Updated on: May 28,2024 8

Caesarean birth, prolonged labour influence infant gut bacteria, risk of childhood obesity and allergies

by Kim Wright,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvents at birth may affect the microbes living in a baby's gut during the first few months of life, leading to a higher risk of ch

Updated on:May 28,2024 8