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Adding a deadline to bowel screening invitation letters boosts test returns, study shows
Researchers have found that adding a deadline to bowel screening invitation letters boosted test returns, with the largest effect for a 2-week return deadline.
Mar 13, 2025
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Inflammatory disorders
Semisynthetic bile acid shows promise in reducing gut inflammation
A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has made further progress in the treatment of intestinal inflammation. A study shows that the semi-synthetic bile acid NorUDCA inhibits in the intestine the formation ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Scientists explore role of gut-brain axis in Parkinson's, anxiety and long COVID
It affects your mood, your sleep, even your motivation to exercise. There's convincing evidence that it's the starting point for Parkinson's disease and could be responsible for long COVID's cognitive effects. And it sits ...
Mar 13, 2025
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RNA molecule identified as possible driver of gastric cancer
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have discovered molecules that present the potential to drive the development of gastric cancer—among the world's deadliest forms of the disease.
Mar 13, 2025
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New guideline on gastric premalignant cancer
The American College of Gastroenterology has published its first clinical guideline on the diagnosis and management of gastric premalignant conditions (GPMC), which have an increased risk of progression to gastric cancer ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Gut bacterium restores bile acid balance to heal intestinal injuries, offering potential ulcerative colitis treatments
The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health. When this microbial balance is disturbed, it can contribute to the development of chronic diseases like ulcerative ...
Mar 10, 2025
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Online tool can guide surgical decisions for gallbladder cancer, improving survival rates
With the growing complexity of oncologic surgery, the decision-making process has become increasingly challenging. It demands not only advanced technical expertise but also meticulous patient selection to ensure that surgical ...
Mar 10, 2025
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Early-life gut microbes linked to diabetes protection in mice
The microbiome shapes the development of insulin-producing cells in infancy, leading to long-term changes in metabolism and diabetes risk, new research in mice has found.
Mar 6, 2025
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Updates issued for optimizing bowel preparation quality for colonoscopy
In updated consensus recommendations published online March 4 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, additional guidance is presented for optimizing bowel preparation quality for colonoscopy.
Mar 6, 2025
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Low-frequency bladder vibration beneficial for UTI in spinal cord injury
Applying low-frequency bladder vibration (LFBV) to patients with spinal cord injury (SCI)/neurogenic bladder who developed urinary tract infections (UTIs) during rehabilitation is associated with a reduction in urinary leukocytes ...
Mar 6, 2025
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Understanding colorectal cancer
The term colorectal cancer combines colon and rectal cancer, two parts of the intestine. The first part of the large intestine is called the colon, and the last part refers to the rectum. These two divisions of colorectal ...
Mar 6, 2025
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Research identifies key antibodies for development of broadly protective norovirus vaccine
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National Institutes of Health, have discovered a strategy to fight back against ...
Mar 5, 2025
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Pair of studies identify promising new treatments for ulcerative colitis
According to the National Institutes of Health, between 600,000 and 900,000 Americans have ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine.
Mar 5, 2025
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Possible biomarker identified for Crohn's disease with arthritis type
People with Crohn's disease and related joint inflammation linked to immune system dysfunction have distinct gut bacteria or microbiota, with the bacterium Mediterraneibacter gnavus being a potential biomarker, according ...
Mar 5, 2025
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Colonoscopy vs. at-home colon cancer screening
We know that a colonoscopy is the most effective tool for the early detection and prevention of colon cancer.
Mar 5, 2025
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Overactive bladder positively associated with arthritis
Overactive bladder (OAB) is associated with arthritis, with a positive association seen after adjustment for all covariates, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in Scientific Reports.
Mar 5, 2025
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IBD activity may increase risk for Clostridioides difficile infection
For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), risk factors associated with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) include recent diagnosis, corticosteroid usage, and hospitalization, according to a study published ...
Mar 5, 2025
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Improving diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal disorders—experts create consensus with classifications
A team of experts led by Northwestern Medicine investigators has developed a standardized approach that will improve the measurement of esophageal function to better diagnose upper gastrointestinal disorders, as detailed ...
Mar 5, 2025
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Four things to know about the rise of colorectal cancer in younger adults
Once a disease primarily diagnosed after age 50, colorectal cancer is affecting more adults at younger ages: About 1 in 5 colorectal patients are now under the age of 55, and colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of ...
Mar 5, 2025
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Out-of-balance gut bacteria are linked to multiple sclerosis—the ratio can predict severity of disease
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that results when the immune system mistakenly attacks the brain and spinal cord. It affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S. and over 2.8 million worldwide. While genetics play a role in ...
Mar 4, 2025
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More than a gut feeling: How climate change affects GI health
From heat-related illnesses to the geographic expansion of infectious diseases, the effects of climate change on human health are complex. And indeed, dimensions of this interaction, such as the impact of climate change on ...
Mar 4, 2025
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School absence patterns could identify children with chronic gastrointestinal disorders
Children who frequently miss school because of abdominal complaints are far more likely to be suffering from disorders of the gut-brain axis such as irritable bowel syndrome than diseases that can be detected with medical ...
Mar 4, 2025
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Exploring clusters of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease for precision medicine
Globally, more than 30% of the adult population has metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). People with MASLD and more so with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and MASLD-associated ...
Mar 4, 2025
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What you need to know about early onset colon cancer
Cases of early onset colorectal cancer, occurring in people between the ages of 20 and 45, have increased in recent decades. However, the reason for the uptick in cases is not well understood. Dr. Benjamin Musher, medical ...
Mar 4, 2025
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How a low-carb diet could drive colorectal cancer development
Researchers from the University of Toronto have shown how a low-carbohydrate diet can worsen the DNA-damaging effects of some gut microbes to cause colorectal cancer.
Mar 3, 2025
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