Study: App more accurate than patient evaluation of stool samples

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative mobile phone application was found to be as good as expert gastroenterologists at characterizing stool specimens,&nbs

Updated on: April 23,2024

Study: App more accurate than patient evaluation of stool samples

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn innovative mobile phone application was found to be as good as expert gastroenterologists at characterizing stool specimens,&nbs

Updated on:April 23,2024

Widespread use of antacids continues despite long-term health risks, education campaigns

by University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new UNSW study has found that national initiatives were unsuccessful in reducing prolonged use of anti-acid medicines for gastrointestin

Updated on: June 06,2024

Widespread use of antacids continues despite long-term health risks, education campaigns

by University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new UNSW study has found that national initiatives were unsuccessful in reducing prolonged use of anti-acid medicines for gastrointestin

Updated on:June 06,2024

Exploring how genetics affects the functions of the gut microbiome

by Chris Dawson,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cornell scientists is exploring how human genetics impacts functions of the gut microbiome, and is expanding

Updated on: May 21,2024

Exploring how genetics affects the functions of the gut microbiome

by Chris Dawson,Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cornell scientists is exploring how human genetics impacts functions of the gut microbiome, and is expanding

Updated on:May 21,2024

Could eating turkey ease colitis? Study suggests extra tryptophan could reduce risk of future flares

byThomas Jefferson UniversityThe amount of ingested dietary L-Trp determines the number of colonic CD4+ T cells via the AhR-GPR15 pathway. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10

Updated on: January 25,2024

Could eating turkey ease colitis? Study suggests extra tryptophan could reduce risk of future flares

byThomas Jefferson UniversityThe amount of ingested dietary L-Trp determines the number of colonic CD4+ T cells via the AhR-GPR15 pathway. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10

Updated on:January 25,2024

Study reveals colon tumor location matters for metastatic disease

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalHuman anatomy of the gastrointestinal (GI) system; the GI system is divided in stomach, small and large intestines; the large intestine (colon) is subdivide

Updated on: April 03,2024

Study reveals colon tumor location matters for metastatic disease

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalHuman anatomy of the gastrointestinal (GI) system; the GI system is divided in stomach, small and large intestines; the large intestine (colon) is subdivide

Updated on:April 03,2024

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

Examining potential of Forsythiae Fructus in mitigating chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal inflammation and nausea

by KeAi Communications Co.Forsythiae Fructus suppresses cisplatin-induced pyroptosis by modulating the NLRP3/caspase-1/GSDMD signaling pathway. Credit: Ye B, Zhang R, Xian Y, et al.Chemotherapy-induce

Updated on: January 24,2024

Examining potential of Forsythiae Fructus in mitigating chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal inflammation and nausea

by KeAi Communications Co.Forsythiae Fructus suppresses cisplatin-induced pyroptosis by modulating the NLRP3/caspase-1/GSDMD signaling pathway. Credit: Ye B, Zhang R, Xian Y, et al.Chemotherapy-induce

Updated on:January 24,2024

New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisSchematic showing putative mechanism of hMSCs mediated immunosuppression in experimental model of Crohn’s disease. Credit:npj Regenerative Medicine(2024). DO

Updated on: March 05,2024

New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisSchematic showing putative mechanism of hMSCs mediated immunosuppression in experimental model of Crohn’s disease. Credit:npj Regenerative Medicine(2024). DO

Updated on:March 05,2024

Acidic pH enhances butyrate production from pectin by faecal microbiota

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Tallinn University of Technology, Grete Raba, Signe Adamberg and Kaarel Adamberg showed that an acidic environment enhances the pr

Updated on: May 21,2024

Acidic pH enhances butyrate production from pectin by faecal microbiota

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Tallinn University of Technology, Grete Raba, Signe Adamberg and Kaarel Adamberg showed that an acidic environment enhances the pr

Updated on:May 21,2024

Review dives deep into probiotics for colorectal cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsMany patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) suffer a poor prognosis, highlighting the need for effective prevention and treatment. In thisChinese Medical Journalrevi

Updated on: January 25,2024

Review dives deep into probiotics for colorectal cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsMany patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) suffer a poor prognosis, highlighting the need for effective prevention and treatment. In thisChinese Medical Journalrevi

Updated on:January 25,2024

Why am I bloated? Here are some possibilities to consider

by Saman Khalesi and Chris Irwin,The ConversationCredit:Photo by Sora Shimazaki/Pexels,CC BYIf your tummy seems to feel full or stretched and is rumbling all the time, you're not

Updated on: May 09,2024

Why am I bloated? Here are some possibilities to consider

by Saman Khalesi and Chris Irwin,The ConversationCredit:Photo by Sora Shimazaki/Pexels,CC BYIf your tummy seems to feel full or stretched and is rumbling all the time, you're not

Updated on:May 09,2024

An education doesn't just make you smarter, it may protect your gut

by Edith Cowan UniversityGlobal genetic correlation of cognitive traits and AD with GIT disorders using LDSC. AD: Alzheimer’s disease, IBS: irritable bowel syndrome, PUD: peptic ulcer disease, GE

Updated on: June 08,2024

An education doesn't just make you smarter, it may protect your gut

by Edith Cowan UniversityGlobal genetic correlation of cognitive traits and AD with GIT disorders using LDSC. AD: Alzheimer’s disease, IBS: irritable bowel syndrome, PUD: peptic ulcer disease, GE

Updated on:June 08,2024