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

Improvements in care could save the lives of more acute bowel obstruction patients

by Rebecca Ferguson,University of SheffieldMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0"Delay i

Updated on: June 20,2024 6

Improvements in care could save the lives of more acute bowel obstruction patients

by Rebecca Ferguson,University of SheffieldMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0"Delay i

Updated on:June 20,2024 6

Right-sided colon cancer patients have poorer survival than those with left-sided disease

by American College of SurgeonsKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHORLANDO (July 23, 2018): Patients with colorectal cancer tumors on the right side may have poorer five-year surviv

Updated on: May 07,2024 16

Right-sided colon cancer patients have poorer survival than those with left-sided disease

by American College of SurgeonsKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHORLANDO (July 23, 2018): Patients with colorectal cancer tumors on the right side may have poorer five-year surviv

Updated on:May 07,2024 16

Digestive symptoms are prominent among COVID-19 patients: study

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American Journal of Gastroenterologypublished today a new study that reveals digestive symptoms, including diarrhea, are common in COVID

Updated on: May 06,2024 17

Digestive symptoms are prominent among COVID-19 patients: study

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American Journal of Gastroenterologypublished today a new study that reveals digestive symptoms, including diarrhea, are common in COVID

Updated on:May 06,2024 17

Age and aging have critical effects on the gut microbiome

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterA new study led by Ruchi Mathur, MD, found that aging produces significant changes in the microbiome of the human small intestine. Credit: Cedars-SinaiResearchers at

Updated on: May 28,2024 6

Age and aging have critical effects on the gut microbiome

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterA new study led by Ruchi Mathur, MD, found that aging produces significant changes in the microbiome of the human small intestine. Credit: Cedars-SinaiResearchers at

Updated on:May 28,2024 6

Pandemic may have changed the gut bacteria of infants, research finds

by Jade McClain,New York UniversityBeta diversity by pandemic group. (A) Pandemic group had significantly different gut microbial richness measured with Unweighted Unifrac distance, which can be

Updated on: April 15,2024 11

Pandemic may have changed the gut bacteria of infants, research finds

by Jade McClain,New York UniversityBeta diversity by pandemic group. (A) Pandemic group had significantly different gut microbial richness measured with Unweighted Unifrac distance, which can be

Updated on:April 15,2024 11

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

Updated on: March 14,2024 9

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

Updated on:March 14,2024 9

Researchers unveil mechanisms to prevent Crohn's disease

by The Mount Sinai HospitalHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaIn a series of four studies published today inG

Updated on: April 07,2024 16

Researchers unveil mechanisms to prevent Crohn's disease

by The Mount Sinai HospitalHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaIn a series of four studies published today inG

Updated on:April 07,2024 16

A molecular switch for stomach disease

by University of Erlangen-NurembergImmune receptor TLR5 is activated by type IV secretion protein CagL from H. pylori. This leads to a signal cascade, which in turn leads to messenger substances

Updated on: May 11,2024 8

A molecular switch for stomach disease

by University of Erlangen-NurembergImmune receptor TLR5 is activated by type IV secretion protein CagL from H. pylori. This leads to a signal cascade, which in turn leads to messenger substances

Updated on:May 11,2024 8

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

Updated on: March 13,2024 20

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

Updated on:March 13,2024 20

Frog embryo study helps scientists unravel the human birth anomaly of intestinal malrotation

by The Company of BiologistsA transverse section through the Xenopus tadpole intersects multiple loops of the rotated intestine. Credit: Julia GrzymkowskiHow does our intestine, which can be at l

Updated on: March 05,2024 13

Frog embryo study helps scientists unravel the human birth anomaly of intestinal malrotation

by The Company of BiologistsA transverse section through the Xenopus tadpole intersects multiple loops of the rotated intestine. Credit: Julia GrzymkowskiHow does our intestine, which can be at l

Updated on:March 05,2024 13

World's first mini organ transportation to a patient with ulcerative colitis

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutologous intestinal organoids of ulcerative colitis patients are delivered for transplantation by GI endoscopists. Credit: Department of Gastroenterology and He

Updated on: May 21,2024 8

World's first mini organ transportation to a patient with ulcerative colitis

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutologous intestinal organoids of ulcerative colitis patients are delivered for transplantation by GI endoscopists. Credit: Department of Gastroenterology and He

Updated on:May 21,2024 8