Scientists develop mRNA vaccine that protects mice against intestinal C. difficile bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressModel figure. (A) C. difficile toxins target the intestinal epithelium and cause severe pathology and gastrointestinal disease leading to morbidity and mortality. (B) When

Updated on: October 22,2024

Scientists develop mRNA vaccine that protects mice against intestinal C. difficile bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressModel figure. (A) C. difficile toxins target the intestinal epithelium and cause severe pathology and gastrointestinal disease leading to morbidity and mortality. (B) When

Updated on:October 22,2024

Combining plant-based diet and a healthy microbiome may protect against multiple sclerosis

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new University of Iowa study suggests that metabolism of plant-based dietary substances by specific gut bacteria, which are lacking

Updated on: June 08,2024

Combining plant-based diet and a healthy microbiome may protect against multiple sclerosis

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new University of Iowa study suggests that metabolism of plant-based dietary substances by specific gut bacteria, which are lacking

Updated on:June 08,2024

How a mother's diet affects baby's gut health

by Julie Schomberg,University of the Sunshine CoastCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first published results of a new Australian human milk research collaboration have shed new light on the gut-boost

Updated on: January 24,2024

How a mother's diet affects baby's gut health

by Julie Schomberg,University of the Sunshine CoastCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first published results of a new Australian human milk research collaboration have shed new light on the gut-boost

Updated on:January 24,2024

Hepatorenal syndrome-acute kidney injury treatment options could be expanded

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityHRS-AKI diagnostic criteria. HRS-AKI is characterized by a decrease in renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate. It is diagnosed in the context of a patient

Updated on: January 25,2024

Hepatorenal syndrome-acute kidney injury treatment options could be expanded

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityHRS-AKI diagnostic criteria. HRS-AKI is characterized by a decrease in renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate. It is diagnosed in the context of a patient

Updated on:January 25,2024

Scientists develop new method to isolate 'IgA-coated' gut bacteria that are associated with a variety of diseases

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtEstablishing two magnet-based IgA-sorting methods. A Experimental setup. E. coli (mCherry+) and labeled S. aureus (GFP+) are combined in varying ratios before

Updated on: November 23,2024

Scientists develop new method to isolate 'IgA-coated' gut bacteria that are associated with a variety of diseases

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtEstablishing two magnet-based IgA-sorting methods. A Experimental setup. E. coli (mCherry+) and labeled S. aureus (GFP+) are combined in varying ratios before

Updated on:November 23,2024

Your Guide to Living With Gastritis

Your Guide to Living With GastritisBySharon GillsonUpdated on January 20, 2023Medically reviewed byJonathan Purtell, RDNGastritisis inflammation of the stomach lining. Th

Updated on: March 26,2024

Your Guide to Living With Gastritis

Your Guide to Living With GastritisBySharon GillsonUpdated on January 20, 2023Medically reviewed byJonathan Purtell, RDNGastritisis inflammation of the stomach lining. Th

Updated on:March 26,2024

Study links popular weight-loss drugs to stomach paralysis, other serious gastrointestinal conditions

Study links popular weight-loss drugs to stomach paralysis, other serious gastrointestinal conditionsbyUniversity of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThey're being hailed as

Updated on: January 24,2024

Study links popular weight-loss drugs to stomach paralysis, other serious gastrointestinal conditions

Study links popular weight-loss drugs to stomach paralysis, other serious gastrointestinal conditionsbyUniversity of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThey're being hailed as

Updated on:January 24,2024

Manipulation of gut microbiota with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk, research suggests

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been kno

Updated on: January 24,2024

Manipulation of gut microbiota with flaxseed could reduce breast cancer risk, research suggests

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been kno

Updated on:January 24,2024

Depression and anxiety for IBD patients may be related to vascular barrier in the choroid plexus closing

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A team of researchers affiliated

Updated on: February 21,2024

Depression and anxiety for IBD patients may be related to vascular barrier in the choroid plexus closing

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A team of researchers affiliated

Updated on:February 21,2024

Youth binge drinking linked to gut microbiome changes

by University College CorkStudy design and outline. Young binge and non-binge drinkers (N=71) aged 18–25 were recruited. The study comprised three sessions, stool, blood and saliva sa

Updated on: May 28,2024

Youth binge drinking linked to gut microbiome changes

by University College CorkStudy design and outline. Young binge and non-binge drinkers (N=71) aged 18–25 were recruited. The study comprised three sessions, stool, blood and saliva sa

Updated on:May 28,2024

5 reasons to see a gastroenterologist

by Donna Fisher,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you regularly experience common ailments—like heartburn or stomachaches that don't improve with over-the-counter med

Updated on: May 26,2024

5 reasons to see a gastroenterologist

by Donna Fisher,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you regularly experience common ailments—like heartburn or stomachaches that don't improve with over-the-counter med

Updated on:May 26,2024

Intensive Crohn's treatment is safe compared to the current standard of care

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityAutoinjector with 40mg Amgevita by Amgen (Adalimumab). Credit: Raimond Spekking /CC BY-SA 4.0(via Wikimedia Commons)Intensive treatment for patien

Updated on: March 26,2024

Intensive Crohn's treatment is safe compared to the current standard of care

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityAutoinjector with 40mg Amgevita by Amgen (Adalimumab). Credit: Raimond Spekking /CC BY-SA 4.0(via Wikimedia Commons)Intensive treatment for patien

Updated on:March 26,2024