Colonoscopies in FIT-positive persons require much higher ADR than primary colonoscopy

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cohort study of adults undergoing a colonoscopy after a positive fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) result suggest that endosco

Updated on: February 19,2024

Colonoscopies in FIT-positive persons require much higher ADR than primary colonoscopy

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cohort study of adults undergoing a colonoscopy after a positive fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) result suggest that endosco

Updated on:February 19,2024

A more effective at-home treatment for IBS

by University of PennsylvaniaMelissa G. Hunt is the associate director of clinical training in the Department of Psychology in the School of Arts & Sciences. She is also author of the book &q

Updated on: June 17,2024

A more effective at-home treatment for IBS

by University of PennsylvaniaMelissa G. Hunt is the associate director of clinical training in the Department of Psychology in the School of Arts & Sciences. She is also author of the book &q

Updated on:June 17,2024

Revisional-RYGB examined for GERD and weight-loss failure

by Elana GotkineFollowing sleeve gastrectomy (SG), revisional Roux-Y-gastric-bypass (RYGB) is beneficial for remission of reflux symptoms and extra weight loss, according to a study published online A

Updated on: April 24,2024

Revisional-RYGB examined for GERD and weight-loss failure

by Elana GotkineFollowing sleeve gastrectomy (SG), revisional Roux-Y-gastric-bypass (RYGB) is beneficial for remission of reflux symptoms and extra weight loss, according to a study published online A

Updated on:April 24,2024

New device invented on an attic sewing machine will improve lives of those with stoma bags

by Heriot-Watt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new device invented on an attic sewing machine is set to revolutionize the lives of thousands living with stoma bags as well as saving the NHS

Updated on: March 26,2024

New device invented on an attic sewing machine will improve lives of those with stoma bags

by Heriot-Watt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new device invented on an attic sewing machine is set to revolutionize the lives of thousands living with stoma bags as well as saving the NHS

Updated on:March 26,2024

Distinctive gut microbiome unrelated to diet may characterize children with autism

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with autism seem to have a distinctive and underdeveloped range and volume of gut bacteria (microbiome) that isn't related to their

Updated on: March 26,2024

Distinctive gut microbiome unrelated to diet may characterize children with autism

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with autism seem to have a distinctive and underdeveloped range and volume of gut bacteria (microbiome) that isn't related to their

Updated on:March 26,2024

Researchers map the immunology of the gut in children with IBD

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101038Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Sachs'

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers map the immunology of the gut in children with IBD

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101038Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Sachs'

Updated on:April 07,2024

Researchers confirm celiac disease can damage the brain

by University of SheffieldBrain white matter tracts are shown in green in control participants. These parts appear different in the study's coeliac disease group, which are highlighted in red

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers confirm celiac disease can damage the brain

by University of SheffieldBrain white matter tracts are shown in green in control participants. These parts appear different in the study's coeliac disease group, which are highlighted in red

Updated on:April 03,2024

Advanced neoplasia risk found to increase at upper range of negative FIT values

by Elana GotkineIndividuals in the upper range of fecal immunochemical test (FIT)-negative screening have an increased risk for advanced neoplasia (AN), according to a research letter published online

Updated on: January 24,2024

Advanced neoplasia risk found to increase at upper range of negative FIT values

by Elana GotkineIndividuals in the upper range of fecal immunochemical test (FIT)-negative screening have an increased risk for advanced neoplasia (AN), according to a research letter published online

Updated on:January 24,2024

Can personalized care prevent excessive screening for colorectal cancer in older adults?

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer screening is widely recommended for adults ages 45 to 75 with an average risk of developing the disease. However, many

Updated on: January 24,2024

Can personalized care prevent excessive screening for colorectal cancer in older adults?

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer screening is widely recommended for adults ages 45 to 75 with an average risk of developing the disease. However, many

Updated on:January 24,2024

Study shows that antibiotic-resistant microbes in the gut make C. difficile more infectious

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive

Updated on: April 20,2024

Study shows that antibiotic-resistant microbes in the gut make C. difficile more infectious

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaThis photograph depicts Clostridium difficile colonies after 48hrs growth on a blood agar plate; Magnified 4.8X. C. difficile, an anaerobic gram-positive

Updated on:April 20,2024

Researchers stimulate gene that enhances CAR T-cell treatments for solid tumors

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreFOX1-ADA overexpression enhances CAR T cell polyfunctionality. a, Schematic of tumor cell coculture assay. b, IFNγ and TNF production following each round of E0771

Updated on: April 28,2024

Researchers stimulate gene that enhances CAR T-cell treatments for solid tumors

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreFOX1-ADA overexpression enhances CAR T cell polyfunctionality. a, Schematic of tumor cell coculture assay. b, IFNγ and TNF production following each round of E0771

Updated on:April 28,2024

Mixing drugs into oil-based gels could help the medicine go down

by Sarah McDonnell,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor most children and even some adults, swallowing pills or tablets is difficult. To make it easier to g

Updated on: June 08,2024

Mixing drugs into oil-based gels could help the medicine go down

by Sarah McDonnell,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor most children and even some adults, swallowing pills or tablets is difficult. To make it easier to g

Updated on:June 08,2024