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Preclinical study links gut bacteria to inflamed blood vessels
A new Cedars-Sinai study demonstrates how gut bacteria can influence the development of blood vessel inflammation in laboratory mice. The findings, if confirmed in humans, would open a potential route for treating Kawasaki ...
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New study identifies key brain networks behind post-stroke urinary incontinence
A new USC-led study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals the neural mechanisms that contribute to urinary incontinence, a common condition affecting stroke survivors that has a significant impact on ...
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Fiber consumption protects gut from serious bacterial infection, study suggests
A study published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe by Brazilian and American researchers suggests that a diet rich in soluble fiber can protect the intestine against pathogenic bacteria.
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Increasing colorectal cancer risk in younger adults suggests need for earlier population screening
Researchers at National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) have uncovered a concerning rise in high-risk colorectal neoplasms—growths that can lead to colorectal cancer—among younger adults in Taiwan. Their findings suggest ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Powerful new tool promises major advances in cancer treatment
New Australian technology is set to transform the way that gastrointestinal cancers are detected and treated with precise, minimally invasive surgery.
Apr 8, 2025
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Gastrointestinal disease costs US more than $100 billion annually, researchers estimate
In 2021, health care costs associated with gastrointestinal health reached $111.8 billion. But, this is more than just a number. This statistic also represents the increasing physical and financial burdens on patients, medical ...
Apr 7, 2025
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The gut microbiome as a predictive factor for kidney rejection
Kidneys are the most transplanted organ in Germany. According to the German Organ Transplantation Foundation, a total of 1,514 kidneys were transplanted after post-mortem organ donation in 2023, out of a total of 2,986 transplanted ...
Apr 7, 2025
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Dietary changes post-migration alter gut microbiome to increase heart disease risk, study finds
An Amsterdam UMC-led study has found that migrants, in this case from West Africa to Europe, experience a "clear change" in their microbiome composition compared to their non-migrant peers in West Africa, which exposes them ...
Apr 7, 2025
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This mucus-loving gut bacterium is important for health—here's how to keep it happy
The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these microbes cause illness and disease (such as bacteria and viruses), others are friendlier to us and help ...
Apr 5, 2025
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Hospital study finds C. diff spreads three times more than thought
One of the most common health-care-associated infections spreads within intensive care units (ICUs) more than three times more than previously thought, new research has found.
Apr 4, 2025
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Gut microbiome therapy may delay onset of type 1 diabetes, study finds
Researchers at the University of Queensland have found that improving the function of the gut microbiome may delay the onset of type 1 diabetes (T1D). The study was published in Nature Communications.
Apr 3, 2025
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Novel vaccine concept tackles harmful bacteria in the intestine
The issue of intestinal bacteria is a complex one. On the one hand, people are dependent on the microorganisms because they are the ones that digest the food. On the other hand, there are also numerous pathogens present among ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Gene editing reprograms colon cells to combat short bowel syndrome
Knocking out a single gene reprograms part of the large intestine to function like the nutrient-absorbing small intestine. In a preclinical study, Weill Cornell Medicine investigators showed that the technique reversed the ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Novel genes linked to rare childhood diarrhea disorder
At only two days old, Sophie was losing too much weight, and too quickly. Further genetic testing would show that Sophie has one of a group of rare conditions called CODE (congenital diarrhea and enteropathies) that disrupts ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Novel probiotic strain proves more effective for treating a common intestinal infection
Giardiasis, caused by the protozoan Giardia intestinalis, is the leading cause of intestinal parasitic infections in humans and pets, in particular dogs. Some of the main symptoms are diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Swallowing disorder not widely known, understood by public
Insomnia and vertigo are health conditions so well-known that movies have been named after them.
Apr 2, 2025
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Researchers explore the high incidence of colorectal cancer in Appalachian Kentucky
Researchers at the University of Kentucky analyzed different factors that could explain the high mortality rates of colorectal cancer in Appalachian Kentucky.
Apr 2, 2025
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A specialized diet with flavor improvement can improve gut disorders
A new study from Cedars-Sinai has examined whether a specialized diet could improve symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders linked to an imbalance in gut microbiota.
Apr 1, 2025
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An important step forward in developing new treatment for E. coli infections
Scientists have taken an important step toward the development of a potential new treatment for treating Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), the notorious bug associated with severe food poisoning.
Apr 1, 2025
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Study reveals stark racial disparities in IBD care across the United States
A study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology reveals significant disparities in health care utilization among racial and ethnic groups with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the United States. The research, ...
Apr 1, 2025
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SOX9 as a prognostic marker in gastric adenocarcinoma
Gastric cancer (GC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with more than one million new diagnoses annually. Unfortunately, many cases are detected at advanced stages due to the lack of clear early symptoms, ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Fecal transplants from elite athletes improve metabolic health in mice
University of Rennes researchers have discovered that transplanting gut microbiota from elite athletes into mice improves mouse insulin sensitivity and increases their muscle glycogen stores.
Patient navigators improve colonoscopy rates after abnormal stool tests, study shows
A University of Arizona Health Sciences-led study found that patients are more likely to get colonoscopies following abnormal stool test results if patient navigators assist them through the process.
Mar 31, 2025
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Helping patients with gastroesophageal cancer avoid unnecessary chemotherapy
A Peter Mac-led international clinical trial has found a way to personalize treatment for gastroesophageal cancer, identifying patients who could avoid further intensive rounds of chemotherapy while they recover from surgery. ...
Mar 31, 2025
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