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A molecular switch for stomach disease

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

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
Physicians demystify common gastrointestinal issues

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

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
Expert explains familial adenomatous polyposis

Expert explains familial adenomatous polyposis

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageCancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum, often referred to together as colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in b

Expert explains familial adenomatous polyposis

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageCancer in the colon and cancer in the rectum, often referred to together as colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in b
Researchers show zinc plays a key role in inflammatory bowel disease and 'leaky gut'

Researchers show zinc plays a key role in inflammatory bowel disease and 'leaky gut'

by King's College LondonEffects of zinc deficiency and I3C treatment on intestinal integrity in the DSS-induced IBD mouse model.aSchematic representation of the experimental sched

Researchers show zinc plays a key role in inflammatory bowel disease and 'leaky gut'

by King's College LondonEffects of zinc deficiency and I3C treatment on intestinal integrity in the DSS-induced IBD mouse model.aSchematic representation of the experimental sched
Risk for adverse events not increased after COVID-19 vaccine in IBD

Risk for adverse events not increased after COVID-19 vaccine in IBD

(HealthDay)—Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) do not have an increased risk for adverse events (AEs) after the mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, according to a study published online May 25 i

Risk for adverse events not increased after COVID-19 vaccine in IBD

(HealthDay)—Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) do not have an increased risk for adverse events (AEs) after the mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, according to a study published online May 25 i
How the western diet and gut bacteria can lead to scarring, vessel damage in scleroderma

How the western diet and gut bacteria can lead to scarring, vessel damage in scleroderma

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA substance produced by gut microorganisms can lead to scarring and blood vessel damage in patients with scleroderma, a ne

How the western diet and gut bacteria can lead to scarring, vessel damage in scleroderma

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA substance produced by gut microorganisms can lead to scarring and blood vessel damage in patients with scleroderma, a ne
Genetic factor undermines H. pylori treatment

Genetic factor undermines H. pylori treatment

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityHistopathology of Helicobacter pylori infection in a gastric foveolar pit demonstrated in endoscopic gastric biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia.Helicobacter pylori, a

Genetic factor undermines H. pylori treatment

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityHistopathology of Helicobacter pylori infection in a gastric foveolar pit demonstrated in endoscopic gastric biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia.Helicobacter pylori, a
Environmental chemicals increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Environmental chemicals increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition characterized by chronic gastrointestinal inflammation, is becoming increasingly common i

Environmental chemicals increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition characterized by chronic gastrointestinal inflammation, is becoming increasingly common i
Recommendations updated for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding

Recommendations updated for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding

In clinical guidelines published online Oct. 22 in theAnnals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are presented for the management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Alan N.

Recommendations updated for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding

In clinical guidelines published online Oct. 22 in theAnnals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are presented for the management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Alan N.
AGA recommends intragastric balloons as an additional weight loss strategy for obese patients

AGA recommends intragastric balloons as an additional weight loss strategy for obese patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity is a global pandemic, affecting about 40% of adults in the United States. There is an enormous unmet need for an effect

AGA recommends intragastric balloons as an additional weight loss strategy for obese patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity is a global pandemic, affecting about 40% of adults in the United States. There is an enormous unmet need for an effect
Pre- and probiotics keep intestinal barriers strong

Pre- and probiotics keep intestinal barriers strong

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: Alicia Harper, PexelsWe hear a lot about how probiotics are key to gut health, and therefore an important component of overall health. The

Pre- and probiotics keep intestinal barriers strong

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: Alicia Harper, PexelsWe hear a lot about how probiotics are key to gut health, and therefore an important component of overall health. The
Creating an alternative to animal experiments

Creating an alternative to animal experiments

by Technical University MunichHuman organoids derived from duodenal tissue sections. Organoids consist of epithelial cells and can be grown from isolated intestinal crypts, which contain active s

Creating an alternative to animal experiments

by Technical University MunichHuman organoids derived from duodenal tissue sections. Organoids consist of epithelial cells and can be grown from isolated intestinal crypts, which contain active s