The protein that keeps the pancreas from digesting itself

by Salk InstituteLeft: Healthy pancreas. Right: Extensive pancreatic scarring (purple) when ERR gamma is lost from acinar cells. Credit: Salk InstituteEvery day, your pancreas produces about one

Updated on: March 12,2024

The protein that keeps the pancreas from digesting itself

by Salk InstituteLeft: Healthy pancreas. Right: Extensive pancreatic scarring (purple) when ERR gamma is lost from acinar cells. Credit: Salk InstituteEvery day, your pancreas produces about one

Updated on:March 12,2024

Researchers find link between gut microbiome and cancer treatment outcomes

by City of Hope National Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhysicians at City of Hope, working in collaboration with scientists at Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), have foun

Updated on: April 09,2024

Researchers find link between gut microbiome and cancer treatment outcomes

by City of Hope National Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhysicians at City of Hope, working in collaboration with scientists at Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), have foun

Updated on:April 09,2024

Empowering mucosal healing with an engineered probiotic

by Harvard UniversityInflammatory lesions destroy epithelial cells that function as a barrier between the inside of the gut (lumen) and the rest of the body (left). This loss of barrier function

Updated on: March 28,2024

Empowering mucosal healing with an engineered probiotic

by Harvard UniversityInflammatory lesions destroy epithelial cells that function as a barrier between the inside of the gut (lumen) and the rest of the body (left). This loss of barrier function

Updated on:March 28,2024

Right-sided colon cancer patients have poorer survival than those with left-sided disease

by American College of SurgeonsKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHORLANDO (July 23, 2018): Patients with colorectal cancer tumors on the right side may have poorer five-year surviv

Updated on: May 07,2024

Right-sided colon cancer patients have poorer survival than those with left-sided disease

by American College of SurgeonsKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHORLANDO (July 23, 2018): Patients with colorectal cancer tumors on the right side may have poorer five-year surviv

Updated on:May 07,2024

London researchers first in world to use new device for feeding tube insertion

by Lawson Health Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of clinician researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute have partnered with medical device company CoapTech LLC to study

Updated on: May 29,2024

London researchers first in world to use new device for feeding tube insertion

by Lawson Health Research InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of clinician researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute have partnered with medical device company CoapTech LLC to study

Updated on:May 29,2024

Novel hybrid operation to treat gastrointestinal bleeding caused by portal vein obstruction

by KeAi Communications Co.Credit: The AuthorsThe portal vein is responsible for collecting blood from the stomach, intestines, and spleen, and transporting it into the liver. However, in some cases, t

Updated on: April 29,2024

Novel hybrid operation to treat gastrointestinal bleeding caused by portal vein obstruction

by KeAi Communications Co.Credit: The AuthorsThe portal vein is responsible for collecting blood from the stomach, intestines, and spleen, and transporting it into the liver. However, in some cases, t

Updated on:April 29,2024

Deep dive into the gut unlocks new disease treatments

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchAssociate Professor Samuel Forster from Hudson Institute of Medical Research is developing new ways of understanding interactions within the human gut micro

Updated on: January 24,2024

Deep dive into the gut unlocks new disease treatments

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchAssociate Professor Samuel Forster from Hudson Institute of Medical Research is developing new ways of understanding interactions within the human gut micro

Updated on:January 24,2024

Crohn's disease may be caused by immune signaling failure

by The Scripps Research InstituteScripps Research immunologist Mark Sundrud, PhD, finds a new direction for Crohn's disease research lies in the interplay between bile acids and T cells in th

Updated on: June 01,2024

Crohn's disease may be caused by immune signaling failure

by The Scripps Research InstituteScripps Research immunologist Mark Sundrud, PhD, finds a new direction for Crohn's disease research lies in the interplay between bile acids and T cells in th

Updated on:June 01,2024

Researchers discover the role of intestinal fibrosis in inflammatory bowel disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Intestinal fibrosis is a

Updated on: April 09,2024

Researchers discover the role of intestinal fibrosis in inflammatory bowel disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Intestinal fibrosis is a

Updated on:April 09,2024

Researchers develop mobile app to help diabetic patients monitor foot health

by Nanyang Technological University(L-R) Tan Tock Seng Hospital Senior Consultant Dr. Liew Huiling, NTU's Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) and Head of Psychology at NTU's S

Updated on: March 19,2024

Researchers develop mobile app to help diabetic patients monitor foot health

by Nanyang Technological University(L-R) Tan Tock Seng Hospital Senior Consultant Dr. Liew Huiling, NTU's Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) and Head of Psychology at NTU's S

Updated on:March 19,2024

High-risk patients for colorectal cancer lack knowledge about colonoscopy

by Florida Atlantic UniversityCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the United Stat

Updated on: June 08,2024

High-risk patients for colorectal cancer lack knowledge about colonoscopy

by Florida Atlantic UniversityCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the United Stat

Updated on:June 08,2024

Gas-related intestinal symptoms affect nearly all adults and are associated with psychological distress

by United European GastroenterologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGas-related symptoms are associated with poorer quality of life, and higher stress, anxiety and depression, with breaking wind being

Updated on: March 26,2024

Gas-related intestinal symptoms affect nearly all adults and are associated with psychological distress

by United European GastroenterologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGas-related symptoms are associated with poorer quality of life, and higher stress, anxiety and depression, with breaking wind being

Updated on:March 26,2024