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Following one death, FDA warns hospitals about giving probiotics to preemies

Following one death, FDA warns hospitals about giving probiotics to preemies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators are cautioning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.An infant given probiotics at an undisclosed hospital has died, U.S. Food and Drug Administration offic

Following one death, FDA warns hospitals about giving probiotics to preemies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators are cautioning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.An infant given probiotics at an undisclosed hospital has died, U.S. Food and Drug Administration offic
Neonatal meningitis: The immaturity of microbiota and epithelial barriers implicated

Neonatal meningitis: The immaturity of microbiota and epithelial barriers implicated

by Pasteur InstituteChoroid plexus of mouse neonates. Blue: cell nuclei, green: phalloidin-actin, red: fluorochrome. Credit: Biology of Infection Unit, Institut PasteurMeningitis is associated wi

Neonatal meningitis: The immaturity of microbiota and epithelial barriers implicated

by Pasteur InstituteChoroid plexus of mouse neonates. Blue: cell nuclei, green: phalloidin-actin, red: fluorochrome. Credit: Biology of Infection Unit, Institut PasteurMeningitis is associated wi
Colorectal cancer: The best screening test is the one you take

Colorectal cancer: The best screening test is the one you take

by Avinash Bhakta,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Kentucky, and it often doesn't cause sympt

Colorectal cancer: The best screening test is the one you take

by Avinash Bhakta,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Kentucky, and it often doesn't cause sympt
Study: Antibiotic and 'crapsule' therapy eliminate need for further treatment of Crohn's disease

Study: Antibiotic and 'crapsule' therapy eliminate need for further treatment of Crohn's disease

by Centre for Digestive DiseasesProfessor Thomas Borody. Credit: CDDThe Centre for Digestive Disease (CDD) headed by Professor Thomas Borody has cured Crohn's disease as reported today by Dr. Gaur

Study: Antibiotic and 'crapsule' therapy eliminate need for further treatment of Crohn's disease

by Centre for Digestive DiseasesProfessor Thomas Borody. Credit: CDDThe Centre for Digestive Disease (CDD) headed by Professor Thomas Borody has cured Crohn's disease as reported today by Dr. Gaur
How to avoid reflux after meals this holiday season

How to avoid reflux after meals this holiday season

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGetting reflux after a meal can leave a bad taste in the mouth, so don't let it ruin your meals this holiday season.

How to avoid reflux after meals this holiday season

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGetting reflux after a meal can leave a bad taste in the mouth, so don't let it ruin your meals this holiday season.
Turncoat T cells underlie assault on small intestine amid gluten-induced chaos of celiac disease

Turncoat T cells underlie assault on small intestine amid gluten-induced chaos of celiac disease

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWheat, barley and rye contain a protein that can produce severe intestinal symptoms in people with celiac disease, and a team of scien

Turncoat T cells underlie assault on small intestine amid gluten-induced chaos of celiac disease

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWheat, barley and rye contain a protein that can produce severe intestinal symptoms in people with celiac disease, and a team of scien
A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

by University of CalgaryIntestinal dysbiosis with progressive Enterobacteriaceae enrichment in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections.a, Taxonomic composition by relative abun

A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

by University of CalgaryIntestinal dysbiosis with progressive Enterobacteriaceae enrichment in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections.a, Taxonomic composition by relative abun
Could a vibrating pill ease chronic constipation?

Could a vibrating pill ease chronic constipation?

by Cara MurezA new treatment for chronic constipation may bring relief without having to use drugs.It's a vibrating pill called Vibrant that stimulates the colon as it passes through the body.Alth

Could a vibrating pill ease chronic constipation?

by Cara MurezA new treatment for chronic constipation may bring relief without having to use drugs.It's a vibrating pill called Vibrant that stimulates the colon as it passes through the body.Alth
Negative fecal tests tied to low risk for advanced colorectal cancer

Negative fecal tests tied to low risk for advanced colorectal cancer

by Lori SolomonThere was a low risk for advanced neoplasia after multiple rounds of negative fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) in people undergoing surveillance colonoscopy, according to a study publis

Negative fecal tests tied to low risk for advanced colorectal cancer

by Lori SolomonThere was a low risk for advanced neoplasia after multiple rounds of negative fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) in people undergoing surveillance colonoscopy, according to a study publis
Ammonia levels do not aid management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhotic patients

Ammonia levels do not aid management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhotic patients

by Medical University of South CarolinaDon Rockey, M.D. is professor and chair of the Department of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. Credit: Sarah PackThe liver performs seve

Ammonia levels do not aid management of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhotic patients

by Medical University of South CarolinaDon Rockey, M.D. is professor and chair of the Department of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. Credit: Sarah PackThe liver performs seve
New guideline recommends blood and stool tests for monitoring ulcerative colitis

New guideline recommends blood and stool tests for monitoring ulcerative colitis

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn new evidence-based guidelines, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recommends non-invasive biomarkers

New guideline recommends blood and stool tests for monitoring ulcerative colitis

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn new evidence-based guidelines, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recommends non-invasive biomarkers
Mapping bacterial neighborhoods in the gut

Mapping bacterial neighborhoods in the gut

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyBacteroides fragilis (red) and the epithelial surface (blue) of a mouse colon. Most bacteria are found in the center of the gut lumen, but some r

Mapping bacterial neighborhoods in the gut

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyBacteroides fragilis (red) and the epithelial surface (blue) of a mouse colon. Most bacteria are found in the center of the gut lumen, but some r