C. diff carriers are common source of infections in health facilities, study shows

by Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly 1-in-10 patients admitted to a New York hospital with no symptoms of diarrhea were found to be carriers ofCl

Updated on: April 20,2024

C. diff carriers are common source of infections in health facilities, study shows

by Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly 1-in-10 patients admitted to a New York hospital with no symptoms of diarrhea were found to be carriers ofCl

Updated on:April 20,2024

Fewer tiny newborns are dying of intestinal necrosis, but many tragedies remain

by Denise MannJennifer Canvasser had never heard of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) before she gave birth to twins three months prematurely in 2011, but she has since devoted her life to raising aware

Updated on: March 26,2024

Fewer tiny newborns are dying of intestinal necrosis, but many tragedies remain

by Denise MannJennifer Canvasser had never heard of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) before she gave birth to twins three months prematurely in 2011, but she has since devoted her life to raising aware

Updated on:March 26,2024

Exploring adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with inactive inflammatory bowel disease

by University of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for giving birth preterm even when in apparent disease remission, a University of Gothenbu

Updated on: May 21,2024

Exploring adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with inactive inflammatory bowel disease

by University of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for giving birth preterm even when in apparent disease remission, a University of Gothenbu

Updated on:May 21,2024

Can controlling retinoic acid be a key to preventing infections in the gut?

by Stony Brook UniversityBrian Sheridan, PhD, in his Stony Brook laboratory where he conducts research with CD8 T cells to investigate immune responses in the hopes of laying the groundwork for n

Updated on: June 01,2024

Can controlling retinoic acid be a key to preventing infections in the gut?

by Stony Brook UniversityBrian Sheridan, PhD, in his Stony Brook laboratory where he conducts research with CD8 T cells to investigate immune responses in the hopes of laying the groundwork for n

Updated on:June 01,2024

Consumer Health: What is IBS?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainApril is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.Research suggests that about 12% of people in

Updated on: May 09,2024

Consumer Health: What is IBS?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainApril is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.Research suggests that about 12% of people in

Updated on:May 09,2024

Bacteria in the gut may alter aging process, study finds

by Nanyang Technological UniversityTissue sections from the gut of both old and young mice that received microbiota transplants, with proliferating intestinal cells in green. Credit: P. Kundu et

Updated on: April 20,2024

Bacteria in the gut may alter aging process, study finds

by Nanyang Technological UniversityTissue sections from the gut of both old and young mice that received microbiota transplants, with proliferating intestinal cells in green. Credit: P. Kundu et

Updated on:April 20,2024

AI improves colorectal cancer screening in Lynch syndrome

by Inka Väth,University of Bonn(from left) Prof. Jacob Nattermann and Dr. Robert Hüneburg in the endoscopy. Credit: Rolf Müller, University Hospital Bonn (UKB)People with Lynch syndrome have a h

Updated on: May 26,2024

AI improves colorectal cancer screening in Lynch syndrome

by Inka Väth,University of Bonn(from left) Prof. Jacob Nattermann and Dr. Robert Hüneburg in the endoscopy. Credit: Rolf Müller, University Hospital Bonn (UKB)People with Lynch syndrome have a h

Updated on:May 26,2024

No immunoglobulin A leads to intestinal inflammation in mice

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThe small intestine is composed of duodenum, jejunum and ileum (left). IgA deficiency causes distortion of the gut microbiota, especially in the ileum, and inflam

Updated on: May 29,2024

No immunoglobulin A leads to intestinal inflammation in mice

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityThe small intestine is composed of duodenum, jejunum and ileum (left). IgA deficiency causes distortion of the gut microbiota, especially in the ileum, and inflam

Updated on:May 29,2024

Cold snare polypectomy significantly reduces bleeding risk compared to hot snare polypectomy

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial (RCT) of more than 4,000 people found that the risk for delayed bleeding after polypectomy was sign

Updated on: March 26,2024

Cold snare polypectomy significantly reduces bleeding risk compared to hot snare polypectomy

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial (RCT) of more than 4,000 people found that the risk for delayed bleeding after polypectomy was sign

Updated on:March 26,2024

Scientists describe new molecules that form direct link between gut microbiome and brain function

by University of GlasgowCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Glasgow have described new molecules which form a direct link between the gut microbiome and the brain, leading to

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists describe new molecules that form direct link between gut microbiome and brain function

by University of GlasgowCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Glasgow have described new molecules which form a direct link between the gut microbiome and the brain, leading to

Updated on:June 03,2024

IBD not tied to female genital tract malignancies

(HealthDay)—Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients do not have a higher risk for female genital tract malignancies, according to a study recently published inDigestive and Liver Disease.Maxin

Updated on: February 21,2024

IBD not tied to female genital tract malignancies

(HealthDay)—Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients do not have a higher risk for female genital tract malignancies, according to a study recently published inDigestive and Liver Disease.Maxin

Updated on:February 21,2024

GI cancer detection rates higher during lockdown, but fewer cancers found

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRe-triaging endoscopies to make more urgent cases the priority during Melbourne's COVID-19 lockdowns led to higher cancer detection, according to rese

Updated on: June 20,2024

GI cancer detection rates higher during lockdown, but fewer cancers found

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRe-triaging endoscopies to make more urgent cases the priority during Melbourne's COVID-19 lockdowns led to higher cancer detection, according to rese

Updated on:June 20,2024