Researchers focus on menacing 'superbug,' hoping to identify what makes patients susceptible

by Shana Hutchins,Texas A&M UniversityThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positiv

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers focus on menacing 'superbug,' hoping to identify what makes patients susceptible

by Shana Hutchins,Texas A&M UniversityThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positiv

Updated on:April 03,2024

Respiratory syncytial virus infection with inflammatory bowel disease ups risk for hospitalization

by Lori SolomonAdult patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection have an increased risk for hospitalization, according to a studypublished&nbsp

Updated on: September 02,2024

Respiratory syncytial virus infection with inflammatory bowel disease ups risk for hospitalization

by Lori SolomonAdult patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection have an increased risk for hospitalization, according to a studypublished&nbsp

Updated on:September 02,2024

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

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

Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorder

Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorderby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSAD FMT modulates basal stress hormone corticosterone plasma levels. (A) Basal plasma corticosterone is

Updated on: January 24,2024

Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorder

Mouse study shows gut biome plays a role in social anxiety disorderby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSAD FMT modulates basal stress hormone corticosterone plasma levels. (A) Basal plasma corticosterone is

Updated on:January 24,2024

Gastrectomy: Overview

Gastrectomy: OverviewByJennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FNUpdated on November 23, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDGastrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of t

Updated on: March 26,2024

Gastrectomy: Overview

Gastrectomy: OverviewByJennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FNUpdated on November 23, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDGastrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of t

Updated on:March 26,2024

C-section babies have microbiome deficit, but catch up over time

(HealthDay)—Infants born by cesarean section initially have less diverse gut bacteria than those delivered vaginally, but they catch up within a few years, new research reveals.The researchers also fo

Updated on: May 28,2024

C-section babies have microbiome deficit, but catch up over time

(HealthDay)—Infants born by cesarean section initially have less diverse gut bacteria than those delivered vaginally, but they catch up within a few years, new research reveals.The researchers also fo

Updated on:May 28,2024

How fit is your gut microbiome? New research shows duration and not intensity of exercise is most important

by University of CalgaryAdults working out in the gym at University of Calgary. Credit: Riley Brandt (University of Calgary).Exercise has many benefits—strengthening muscles and bones, preventing

Updated on: May 28,2024

How fit is your gut microbiome? New research shows duration and not intensity of exercise is most important

by University of CalgaryAdults working out in the gym at University of Calgary. Credit: Riley Brandt (University of Calgary).Exercise has many benefits—strengthening muscles and bones, preventing

Updated on:May 28,2024

PCR panels reduce costs, hospitalizations and antibiotic use for acute GI infections

by American Society for MicrobiologyAdjusted mean health care cost of index visit, 30-day AGE-related follow-up, and index visit + 30-day AGE-related follow-up among acute infectious gastroenteri

Updated on: June 06,2024

PCR panels reduce costs, hospitalizations and antibiotic use for acute GI infections

by American Society for MicrobiologyAdjusted mean health care cost of index visit, 30-day AGE-related follow-up, and index visit + 30-day AGE-related follow-up among acute infectious gastroenteri

Updated on:June 06,2024

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

Updated on: November 01,2024

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

Updated on:November 01,2024

Scientists switch on tissue repair in inflammatory bowel disease

by KU LeuvenMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A method that instructs immune system cells t

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists switch on tissue repair in inflammatory bowel disease

by KU LeuvenMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A method that instructs immune system cells t

Updated on:June 03,2024

Creating a more accurate model of inflammatory bowel disease

byKyoto UniversityCredit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.111049A research team led by Junior Associate Professor Kazuo Takayama, from the Department of Cell Growth and Diffe

Updated on: November 13,2024

Creating a more accurate model of inflammatory bowel disease

byKyoto UniversityCredit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.111049A research team led by Junior Associate Professor Kazuo Takayama, from the Department of Cell Growth and Diffe

Updated on:November 13,2024

Inflammatory bowel disease on the rise globally in the elderly

by Lori SolomonInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in older adults has become a global public health burden, according to a studypublishedinAutoimmunity Reviews.Liji Chen, from the Seco

Updated on: December 22,2024

Inflammatory bowel disease on the rise globally in the elderly

by Lori SolomonInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in older adults has become a global public health burden, according to a studypublishedinAutoimmunity Reviews.Liji Chen, from the Seco

Updated on:December 22,2024