Gastrointestinal Problems News
May 16, 2024
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May 10, 2024 Researchers have identified molecular and genetic pathways that direct the generation and maturation of parietal cells, the only cells in the body that produce acid, from stem cells. The findings can lead to new strategies to regulate parietal cell ...
Apr. 24, 2024 People who take acid-reducing drugs may have a higher risk of migraine and other severe headache than people who do not take these medications, according to a new study. The acid-reducing drugs include proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole and ...
Scientists Discover the Cellular Functions of a Family of Proteins Integral to Inflammatory Diseases
Apr. 22, 2024 In a scientific breakthrough, researchers have revealed the biological mechanisms by which a family of proteins known as histone deacetylases (HDACs) activate immune system cells linked to ...
Apr. 15, 2024 Researchers have found that microplastics -- are having a significant impact on our digestive pathways, making their way from the gut and into the tissues of the kidney, liver and ...
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May 14, 2024 In the stomach, so-called parietal cells are responsible for acid production. They react not only to the body's own messenger molecules, but also to bitter-tasting food constituents such as caffeine. ...
Apr. 30, 2024 A genetic propensity to higher circulating levels of lipids containing arachidonic acid, an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in eggs, poultry, and seafood, has been found to be linked with a ...
Apr. 25, 2024 Researchers discovered liver resident macrophages' pivotal role in defending against gut bacteria and related substances entering via the portal vein, particularly under compromised intestinal ...
Apr. 24, 2024 Study identifies key pathways underlying perianal fistula, a disease complication that is more prevalent and severe in African American ...
Apr. 19, 2024 Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). With dietary adjustments, more than seven out of ten patients had significantly reduced ...
Apr. 16, 2024 Patients with suspected inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) could benefit from better testing protocols that would reduce the need and lengthy wait for potentially unnecessary colonoscopies, a new study ...
Apr. 15, 2024 Innovative carbon beads reduce bad bacteria and inflammation in animal models, which are linked to liver cirrhosis and other serious health ...
Mar. 26, 2024 Researchers have used machine learning to identify subgroups of trauma patients who are more likely to survive their injuries if treated with tranexamic acid. This treatment controls bleeding and ...
Apr. 11, 2024 The transition from the esophagus to the stomach is a delicate region from a medical point of view, often associated with pathological disorders leading to cancer. An international research team has ...
Apr. 3, 2024 A routine blood test that measures a patient's inflammation levels could improve the early diagnosis and management of a wide range of debilitating autoimmune diseases. The Systemic Inflammation ...
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May 13, 2024 Researchers have developed a protein-based gel that breaks down alcohol in the gastrointestinal tract without harming the body. In the future, people who take the gel could reduce the harmful and ...
Apr. 16, 2024 Some of the world's deadliest bacteria seek out and feed on human blood, a newly-discovered phenomenon researchers are calling 'bacterial vampirism.' Researchers have found the ...
Apr. 3, 2024 A recent breakthrough sheds light on how the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, invades human red blood cells. The study reveals the role of a sugar called sialic acid in this invasion process. ...
Apr. 2, 2024 Cells within the intestines perform various roles including nutrient absorption, sensing, and maintaining homeostasis. Certain chronic disorders are distinctly characterized by gut inflammation, ...
Mar. 20, 2024 Researchers have found that a specific subtype of a microbe commonly found in the mouth is able to travel to the gut and grow within colorectal cancer tumors. This microbe is also a culprit for ...
Mar. 20, 2024 A new study finds a complex interplay between diet, genes, and the gut microbiota that could explain why IBD ...
Mar. 18, 2024 Our eating habits in industrialized societies are far removed from those of ancient humans. This is impacting our intestinal flora, it seems, as newly discovered cellulose degrading bacteria are ...
Mar. 18, 2024 Scientists have developed the first wireless, implantable temperature sensor to detect inflammatory flareups in patients with Crohn's disease. The approach offers long-term, real-time monitoring ...
Mar. 15, 2024 Investigators discovered that unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make the neurotransmitter serotonin to educate gut immune cells. This prevents allergic reactions to food and ...
Mar. 15, 2024 Scientists uncovered an overlooked mechanism in the gut immune system of patients suffering from severe cases of Crohn's disease. The discovery may help define how to treat patients with severe ...
Mar. 13, 2024 Gut bacteria and a diet rich in the amino acid tryptophan can play a protective role against pathogenic E. coli, which can cause severe stomach upset, cramps, fever, intestinal bleeding and renal ...
Mar. 12, 2024 The new GastroShield gel can be sprayed through an endoscope after polyps are removed during colonoscopy, protecting the gut and helping prevent complications from weakened gastrointestinal ...
Mar. 5, 2024 A world-leading device developed by researchers to measure faulty gut electrical signals has passed a major ...
Feb. 29, 2024 Bile acids long have been known to play a role in human metabolism. Synthesized from cholesterol in the liver, bile acids are involved in digestive processes, particularly in absorbing fat. They also ...
Feb. 26, 2024 The mechanisms by which antidepressants and other emotion-focused medications work could be reconsidered due to an important new breakthrough in the understanding of how the gut communicates with the ...
Feb. 22, 2024 A large-scale clinical trial of treatment strategies for Crohn's disease has shown that offering early advanced therapy to all patients straight after diagnosis can drastically improve outcomes, ...
Feb. 21, 2024 In the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on the use of fecal microbiota-based therapies for gastrointestinal disease, the American Gastroenterological Association recommends fecal ...
Feb. 15, 2024 Scientists may have figured out why some people have trouble digesting sorbitol, a sugar alcohol used in sugar-free gum, mints, candy and other ...
Feb. 12, 2024 The capacity of intestinal stem cells to maintain cellular balance in the gut decreases upon aging. Researchers have discovered a new mechanism of action between the nutrient adaptation of intestinal ...
Jan. 31, 2024 Having a high dietary intake of fish and vegetables at 1 year of age, and a low intake of sugar beverages, seems to protect against inflammatory bowel disease. These are the findings of a study with ...
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- Bacteria Subtype Linked to Growth in Up to 50% of Human Colorectal Cancers
- Fiber, Genes and the Gut Microbiome: Study Reveals Possible Triggers for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Monday, March 18, 2024
- Industrial Societies Losing Healthy Gut Microbes
- Implantable Sensor Could Lead to Timelier Crohn's Treatment
Friday, March 15, 2024
- Gut Bacteria Make Neurotransmitters to Shape the Newborn Immune System
- New Understanding of the Gut Immune System May Hold Promise for Crohn's Disease Patients
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- A Tie Between the Most Common Obesity Surgeries
- How Fasting May Protect Against Inflammation
- Switching to Vegan or Ketogenic Diet Rapidly Impacts Immune System
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- The Key Mechanism to Cell Growth Has Been Elucidated
- Study Unveils a Role of Mitochondria in Dietary Fat Processing
Friday, December 15, 2023
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- Researchers Reveal Prevalence of Persistent Symptoms in Patients With Microscopic Colitis
- Infection With Stomach Bacteria May Increase Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
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- How Gut Microbes Help Alleviate Constipation
- Could Eating Turkey Ease Colitis?
- Getting to the Root of Visceral Gut Pain
- Coffee Grounds May Hold Key to Preventing Neurodegenerative Diseases
Friday, November 17, 2023
- Ingestible Electronic Device Detects Breathing Depression in Patients
- Comprehensive Guideline on Using Biomarkers for Monitoring Crohn's Disease
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- Research Connecting Gut Bacteria and Oxytocin Provides a New Mechanism for Microbiome-Promoted Health Benefits
- Bowel Cancer: Aspirin Activates Protective Genes
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
- Maternal Microbiota Can Affect Fetal Development
- Risk of Serious Infection Even in Low-Active IBD
- Human Mini Guts Reveal New Insights Into the Process Leading to Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome and Potential New Therapies
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- Scientists Build on Artificial Intelligence to Create Next-Generation Gastric Acid Treatment
- Genetics Links Endometriosis and IBS
- A Promising Target to Fight Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
- Fungi Used in Food Production Could Lead to New Probiotics
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- Researchers Identify Inherited Gene Mutation Linked to Esophageal Cancer
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Atopic Dermatitis
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- Fiber from Crustaceans, Insects, Mushrooms Promotes Digestion
- Developing a Less Invasive Test for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Genetic Study of Blood Glucose Levels Calls for Stratified Treatment With GLP-1R Agonists in Type 2 Diabetes
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- AI Can Predict Certain Forms of Esophageal and Stomach Cancer
- High-Fat Diets Alter Gut Bacteria, Boosting Colorectal Cancer Risk in Mice
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- A Mother's Diet Can Protect Her Grandchildren's Brains: Genetic Model Study
- How the Gut Signals to the Brain
- How Sensory Neurons Impact the Gut
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- Historical Medicine Suggests a New Way to Use Modern Treatments
- A Step Toward Treating Chemotherapy-Resistant Prostate Cancer
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- Thousands Suffer from Tabooed Disease: New Method Makes It Easier to Identify the Right Treatment
- Scientists Link Genes to Diet in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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- Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Slower Decline in ALS
- Helping 'good' Gut Bacteria and Clearing out the 'bad' -- All in One Treatment