Frog embryo study helps scientists unravel the human birth anomaly of intestinal malrotation

by The Company of BiologistsA transverse section through the Xenopus tadpole intersects multiple loops of the rotated intestine. Credit: Julia GrzymkowskiHow does our intestine, which can be at l

Updated on: March 05,2024

Frog embryo study helps scientists unravel the human birth anomaly of intestinal malrotation

by The Company of BiologistsA transverse section through the Xenopus tadpole intersects multiple loops of the rotated intestine. Credit: Julia GrzymkowskiHow does our intestine, which can be at l

Updated on:March 05,2024

Irritable bowel syndrome following gastroenteritis may last 4+ years in around half of those affected

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS)—characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habit—may last 4 or more years following a b

Updated on: July 17,2024

Irritable bowel syndrome following gastroenteritis may last 4+ years in around half of those affected

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS)—characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habit—may last 4 or more years following a b

Updated on:July 17,2024

Hydrogen peroxide keeps gut bacteria away from the colon lining

by UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at UC Davis Health have discovered that an enzyme in the colon lining releases hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) - a known disinfecting compound- to protect

Updated on: June 14,2024

Hydrogen peroxide keeps gut bacteria away from the colon lining

by UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at UC Davis Health have discovered that an enzyme in the colon lining releases hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) - a known disinfecting compound- to protect

Updated on:June 14,2024

Phase 3 trial finds amitriptyline helps relieve IBS symptoms

byUniversity of LeedsCredit: CC0 Public DomainA cheap and widely available prescription drug can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in patients seen in GP surgeries, new research prese

Updated on: January 24,2024

Phase 3 trial finds amitriptyline helps relieve IBS symptoms

byUniversity of LeedsCredit: CC0 Public DomainA cheap and widely available prescription drug can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in patients seen in GP surgeries, new research prese

Updated on:January 24,2024

Regorafenib synergizes with TAS102 against multiple gastrointestinal cancers: Study

by Impact Journals LLCTAS102 in combination with regorafenib inhibits ERK1/2 and STAT3 signaling. Credit: 2024 Zhang et al.A new research paper waspublishedinOncotargettitled,

Updated on: July 10,2024

Regorafenib synergizes with TAS102 against multiple gastrointestinal cancers: Study

by Impact Journals LLCTAS102 in combination with regorafenib inhibits ERK1/2 and STAT3 signaling. Credit: 2024 Zhang et al.A new research paper waspublishedinOncotargettitled,

Updated on:July 10,2024

Improved gut microbiota with cholesterol-lowering medication

by Margareta Gustafsson Kubista,University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere is a clear link between improved gut microbiota and one of our most common cholesterol-lowering drug groups

Updated on: May 21,2024

Improved gut microbiota with cholesterol-lowering medication

by Margareta Gustafsson Kubista,University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere is a clear link between improved gut microbiota and one of our most common cholesterol-lowering drug groups

Updated on:May 21,2024

World's first mini organ transportation to a patient with ulcerative colitis

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutologous intestinal organoids of ulcerative colitis patients are delivered for transplantation by GI endoscopists. Credit: Department of Gastroenterology and He

Updated on: May 21,2024

World's first mini organ transportation to a patient with ulcerative colitis

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutologous intestinal organoids of ulcerative colitis patients are delivered for transplantation by GI endoscopists. Credit: Department of Gastroenterology and He

Updated on:May 21,2024

Investigating new and future therapies for managing inflammatory bowel disease

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAntitumour necrosis factor alpha (anti-TNFα) agents include infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, AVX-470 and OPRX-106. Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors: tofacitinib, fi

Updated on: January 25,2024

Investigating new and future therapies for managing inflammatory bowel disease

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAntitumour necrosis factor alpha (anti-TNFα) agents include infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, AVX-470 and OPRX-106. Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors: tofacitinib, fi

Updated on:January 25,2024

Researchers examine how microbes in the gut process the plant-based, sulfur-containing sugar sulfoquinovose

by University of KonstanzGut section with fluorescently labelled bacteria. Credit: Huimin YeAn international team of scientists led by microbiologists Professor Alexander Loy from the University

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers examine how microbes in the gut process the plant-based, sulfur-containing sugar sulfoquinovose

by University of KonstanzGut section with fluorescently labelled bacteria. Credit: Huimin YeAn international team of scientists led by microbiologists Professor Alexander Loy from the University

Updated on:April 03,2024

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

Updated on: April 24,2024

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

Updated on:April 24,2024

Scientists develop compound that reverses gut inflammation in mice

by Salk InstituteSalk researchers discovered the compound FexD can treat intestinal inflammation in mice. Mice with symptoms similar to inflammatory bowel disease had changes to the cells lining

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists develop compound that reverses gut inflammation in mice

by Salk InstituteSalk researchers discovered the compound FexD can treat intestinal inflammation in mice. Mice with symptoms similar to inflammatory bowel disease had changes to the cells lining

Updated on:June 03,2024

Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallo

Updated on: March 12,2024

Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallo

Updated on:March 12,2024