Cluster of new studies reveal how gut microbes work to tame intestinal inflammation

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainBile acids made by the liver have long been known for their critical role in helping to absorb the food we ingest.But, according to a series of n

Updated on: April 02,2024

Cluster of new studies reveal how gut microbes work to tame intestinal inflammation

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainBile acids made by the liver have long been known for their critical role in helping to absorb the food we ingest.But, according to a series of n

Updated on:April 02,2024

Scientists target human stomach cells for diabetes therapy

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeHuman gastric insulin-secreting organoids molecularly and functionally resemble pancreatic islets. Red: c-peptide, a byproduct of pro-insulin. Green: glucagon (typ

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists target human stomach cells for diabetes therapy

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeHuman gastric insulin-secreting organoids molecularly and functionally resemble pancreatic islets. Red: c-peptide, a byproduct of pro-insulin. Green: glucagon (typ

Updated on:June 03,2024

Key growth factor protects gut from inflammatory bowel disease

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeImage demonstrating TNF-driven intestinal inflammation, where the gut-lining epithelial cells (marked by Epcam in green) exhibit substantial cell death (marked by

Updated on: June 17,2024

Key growth factor protects gut from inflammatory bowel disease

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeImage demonstrating TNF-driven intestinal inflammation, where the gut-lining epithelial cells (marked by Epcam in green) exhibit substantial cell death (marked by

Updated on:June 17,2024

Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux hypersensitivity, accor

Updated on: June 06,2024

Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux hypersensitivity, accor

Updated on:June 06,2024

New AI system provides the consistent endoscopic evaluation

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityFirst, we conducted cross-sectional study to create AI system for endoscopic images in ulcerative colitis. Then, we conducted prospective study to evaluate whethe

Updated on: May 06,2024

New AI system provides the consistent endoscopic evaluation

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityFirst, we conducted cross-sectional study to create AI system for endoscopic images in ulcerative colitis. Then, we conducted prospective study to evaluate whethe

Updated on:May 06,2024

Research shows stimulating tuft cell production reverses intestinal inflammation

by Marissa Shapiro,Vanderbilt UniversityRestoration of the finger-like architecture of the intestine upon tuft cell stimulation in Crohn’s disease model (left) untreated, (right) treated. Arrows

Updated on: April 20,2024

Research shows stimulating tuft cell production reverses intestinal inflammation

by Marissa Shapiro,Vanderbilt UniversityRestoration of the finger-like architecture of the intestine upon tuft cell stimulation in Crohn’s disease model (left) untreated, (right) treated. Arrows

Updated on:April 20,2024

Researchers fast-track app for bowel disease sufferers in new COVID-19 era

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in University of Otago researchers, in collaboration with others in New Zealand, fast-tracking development of a s

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers fast-track app for bowel disease sufferers in new COVID-19 era

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in University of Otago researchers, in collaboration with others in New Zealand, fast-tracking development of a s

Updated on:April 03,2024

Difficulty swallowing linked to chronic opioid use

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic use of opioid painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone significantly increases the risk of dysphagia, difficulty sw

Updated on: May 19,2024

Difficulty swallowing linked to chronic opioid use

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic use of opioid painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone significantly increases the risk of dysphagia, difficulty sw

Updated on:May 19,2024

Diagnosing pediatric Crohn disease with radiomic and clinical data

by American Roentgen Ray SocietyAxial T2-weighted SSFSE images show greatest terminal thickness—without (top) and with (bottom) four ROI segmentations. (Green = whole-bowel ROI; yellow = bowel-co

Updated on: March 28,2024

Diagnosing pediatric Crohn disease with radiomic and clinical data

by American Roentgen Ray SocietyAxial T2-weighted SSFSE images show greatest terminal thickness—without (top) and with (bottom) four ROI segmentations. (Green = whole-bowel ROI; yellow = bowel-co

Updated on:March 28,2024

A novel targeted molecular therapy for drug-resistant biliary tract cancer

A novel targeted molecular therapy for drug-resistant biliary tract cancerbyOkayama UniversityWhen human biliary tract cancer cells are transfected with miR-451a, cell proliferation within the c

Updated on: January 24,2024

A novel targeted molecular therapy for drug-resistant biliary tract cancer

A novel targeted molecular therapy for drug-resistant biliary tract cancerbyOkayama UniversityWhen human biliary tract cancer cells are transfected with miR-451a, cell proliferation within the c

Updated on:January 24,2024

Physicians demystify common gastrointestinal issues

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf the thought of talking to your doctor—or anyone—about constipation, diarrhea, bloating, hemorrhoids, and other similar issu

Updated on: April 01,2024

Physicians demystify common gastrointestinal issues

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf the thought of talking to your doctor—or anyone—about constipation, diarrhea, bloating, hemorrhoids, and other similar issu

Updated on:April 01,2024

Do you know the signs of inflammatory bowel disease?

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: Sora Shimazaki from PexelsCrohn's and Colitis Awareness Week will be observed Dec. 1–7, which makes this a good time to learn about the signs and symptoms

Updated on: January 25,2024

Do you know the signs of inflammatory bowel disease?

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: Sora Shimazaki from PexelsCrohn's and Colitis Awareness Week will be observed Dec. 1–7, which makes this a good time to learn about the signs and symptoms

Updated on:January 25,2024