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ICUS applauds announcement of dramatic changes in payment for contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging

The International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS) applauds the announcement of dramatic changes in payment for contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) imaging of the abdomen.

27 Nov 2018

Gut-directed hypnotherapy may offer new treatment option for IBS patients

Gut-directed hypnotherapy delivered by psychologists appears as effective in group or individual sessions, potentially offering a new treatment option for irritable bowel syndrome in primary and secondary care.

23 Nov 2018

Many former ICU patients in the UK report symptoms of anxiety, PTSD or depression

Patients in the UK who have survived critical illnesses requiring care in an intensive care unit (ICU) frequently report symptoms of anxiety, PTSD and/or depression, according to a study published in open access journal Critical Care.

23 Nov 2018

Scientist proves role of microbiome in obesity

New research presented by the award-winning Dr. Christoph Thaiss describes several bacterial metabolites in the human gut are modified during obesity.

22 Nov 2018

Prebiotic supplement may be effective alternative to reduce GI disturbances in autistic children

Diets free from gluten and casein are often recommended as a way to reduce gastrointestinal (GI) problems in children with autistic spectrum disorders.

22 Nov 2018

Researchers elucidate infection process of bacterial pathogen Clostridium difficile

Scientists from the VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research identified the mechanisms by which the bacterial pathogen Clostridium difficile kills intestinal epithelial cells, thus destroying the protective mucosal barrier of the intestinal tract.

21 Nov 2018

Live probiotics can change existing gut flora and alter immune response

New research published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics demonstrates that 'good' bacteria in the live probiotic SymproveTM can successfully reach and colonize the gut, where they go on to change the existing gut flora. They are also capable of modifying immune response.

20 Nov 2018

Study evaluates second-hand marijuana smoke exposure among children

In a study designed to evaluate second-hand marijuana smoke exposure among children--a topic that scientists have not yet widely addressed--researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that nearly half of children whose parents smoked marijuana showed evidence of second-hand marijuana smoke exposure.

20 Nov 2018

Purified omega-3 and aspirin reduce pre-cancerous bowel polyps, shows study

Both aspirin and a purified omega-3, called EPA, reduce the number of pre-cancerous polyps in patients found to be at high risk of developing bowel cancer, according to new research.

20 Nov 2018

Infant gut microbes altered by mother's obesity may increase risk for future disease

Infant gut microbes altered by their mother's obesity can cause inflammation and other major changes within the baby, increasing the risk of obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease later in life, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

16 Nov 2018

Researchers explore whether low-gluten diets can be recommended for people without allergies

An increasing number of people choose a low-gluten diet, even though they are not allergic to the dietary substance. This trend has sparked public debate about whether or not low-gluten diets are recommendable for people without allergies.

15 Nov 2018

Report reveals increase in pancreatic cancer death rates across Europe

Pancreatic cancer death rates in the European Union have increased by 5% between 1990 and 2016, a report launched today reveals. This is the highest increase in any of the EU’s top five cancer killers which, as well as pancreatic cancer, includes lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer.

15 Nov 2018

Luxia Scientific announces availability of its gut microbiome test in Luxembourg

Luxia Scientific, a French biotech dedicated to improving well-being and health for all through the analysis and understanding of the microbiome, announces the availability of its test “1test1” in Luxembourg. The test was launched in France beginning of October 2018.

15 Nov 2018

Researchers develop tool that speeds up analysis and publication of biomedical data

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a tool that speeds up the analysis and publication of biomedical data from many months or years to mere minutes, transforming the way researchers communicate results of their studies.

15 Nov 2018

Study provides new insight into norovirus outbreaks, may help guide efforts to develop vaccines

Outbreaks of norovirus in health care settings and outbreaks caused by a particular genotype of the virus are more likely to make people seriously ill, according to a new study in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

15 Nov 2018

UT Southwestern scientists selected to receive 2019 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Awards

Two UT Southwestern faculty members have been selected to receive 2019 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Awards from The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas.

15 Nov 2018

New study of tribe shows influence of Western diet and lifestyle on blood pressure

A South American tribe living in near-total isolation with no Western dietary influences showed no increase in average blood pressure from age one to age 60, according to a study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

15 Nov 2018

TGen North collaborates with NARBHA Institute to advance human health

TGen North, the Pathogen and Microbiome Division of the Translational Genomics Research Institute, has partnered with the non-profit NARBHA Institute to advance human health through the new TGen One Health Collaborative, an initiative that recognizes the interdependence of people, animals and plants in both the human-built and natural environments.

15 Nov 2018

Survey shows negative effect of vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms on quality of life for women

With symptoms such as dryness, burning, or itching of the vagina, vulvovaginal atrophy is estimated to affect up to 98% of postmenopausal women, many of whom will fail to report symptoms to their healthcare providers or seek help.

14 Nov 2018

Cranberry consumption modifies impact of animal-based diet on gut health

In a recently published feeding trial in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, scientists investigated the potential protective effect of cranberries on the gut microbiome with an animal-based diet.

13 Nov 2018

Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Latest Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

ICUS applauds announcement of dramatic changes in payment for contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging

Gut-directed hypnotherapy may offer new treatment option for IBS patients

Many former ICU patients in the UK report symptoms of anxiety, PTSD or depression

Scientist proves role of microbiome in obesity

Prebiotic supplement may be effective alternative to reduce GI disturbances in autistic children

Researchers elucidate infection process of bacterial pathogen Clostridium difficile

Live probiotics can change existing gut flora and alter immune response

Study evaluates second-hand marijuana smoke exposure among children

Purified omega-3 and aspirin reduce pre-cancerous bowel polyps, shows study

Infant gut microbes altered by mother's obesity may increase risk for future disease

Researchers explore whether low-gluten diets can be recommended for people without allergies

Report reveals increase in pancreatic cancer death rates across Europe

Luxia Scientific announces availability of its gut microbiome test in Luxembourg

Researchers develop tool that speeds up analysis and publication of biomedical data

Study provides new insight into norovirus outbreaks, may help guide efforts to develop vaccines

UT Southwestern scientists selected to receive 2019 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Awards

New study of tribe shows influence of Western diet and lifestyle on blood pressure

TGen North collaborates with NARBHA Institute to advance human health

Survey shows negative effect of vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms on quality of life for women

Cranberry consumption modifies impact of animal-based diet on gut health

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