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Testing for alpha fetoprotein may improve early liver cancer detection, finds study

A new study found that ultrasound imaging in combination with a blood test for alpha fetoprotein improved the detection of early-stage liver cancer by 40%.

12 Feb 2018

Combining ultrasound with blood test improves detection of liver cancer by 40%

Combining ultrasound imaging with a blood test for high alpha fetoprotein levels improves detection of early-stage liver cancer by as much as 40 percent, researchers at UT Southwestern's Simmons Cancer Center found.

11 Feb 2018

New AGA guideline focuses on critical decisions made during initial management of acute pancreatitis

Management and treatment decisions made within the first 48 to 72 hours of hospital admission for acute pancreatitis patients can significantly alter the course of disease and duration of hospitalization.

11 Feb 2018

Impairing rare group of intestinal cells allows gut bacteria to cause inflammation, study finds

The human microbiome - the trillions of tiny bacteria that live in and on our bodies - is emerging as an increasingly important player in health and wellness. But, our co-existence with these organisms is complex, and scientists are learning that even minor changes in this relationship can lead to big problems with our health.

9 Feb 2018

International research collaboration finds genetic mutation linked to Crohn's disease

A genetic mutation was found to be associated with Crohn's disease. The discovery was made by international research collaboration and was published in the prestigious journal Science Translational Medicine.

8 Feb 2018

Low FODMAP diet could help IBS patients experience relief

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a collection of ailments with common symptoms such as painful bloating and diarrhea.

7 Feb 2018

Study adds more evidence that intestinal microbiome plays substantial role in obesity

A new Johns Hopkins study of mice with the rodent equivalent of metabolic syndrome has added to evidence that the intestinal microbiome -; a "garden" of bacterial, viral and fungal genes -; plays a substantial role in the development of obesity and insulin resistance in mammals, including humans.

6 Feb 2018

Evolve BioSystems collaborates with King's College London to improve gut health in C-section delivered infants

Evolve BioSystems, Inc., a leader in advancing infant nutrition and health through restoration of the gut microbiome, announced today a collaboration with King's College London to study the effects of the probiotic Evivo (Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis) in improving gut health in Caesarean-section delivered infants.

6 Feb 2018

Novel grape-derived compounds could be developed as therapeutic agents for treatment of depression

In a study to be published online February 2 in Nature Communications, scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai describe an extensive analysis of novel grape-derived compounds, dihydrocaffeic acid (DHCA) and malvidin-3'-O-glucoside (Mal-gluc),which might be developed as therapeutic agents for the treatment of depression.

2 Feb 2018

Research can be first step in harnessing power of artificial intelligence to interpret medical scans

Researchers used machine learning techniques, including natural language processing algorithms, to identify clinical concepts in radiologist reports for CT scans, according to a study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published today in the journal Radiology.

1 Feb 2018

Steven R. Brant shines light on genetic causes for IBD

Whether he is sailboat racing on the Chesapeake Bay or researching genetic causes for inflammatory bowel disease, Steven R. Brant values one quality above all others: a strong team.

31 Jan 2018

Mount Sinai study uncovers potential link between poor diet and back injuries

In a first-of-its-kind study, Mount Sinai researchers have found a possible link between a poor diet and back injuries, especially in women.

31 Jan 2018

People with IBS symptoms likely to have low levels of vitamin D, study shows

If you’re one of the two in ten people that suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms such as bloating, stomach cramps and constipation, it’s highly likely that you have low levels of the sunshine vitamin, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

From BetterYou Ltd 31 Jan 2018

Scientists gain better understanding of how the intestine repairs itself after injury

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the University of California, San Francisco have gained new insights into how the small intestine, one of the fastest renewing tissues in the human body, repairs itself after injury caused by intestinal rotavirus infection.

30 Jan 2018

Computational approach can help identify chemoresistant potential targets in cancer stem cells

In cancer, one of the most important features is the methylation of deoxycytosine to form 5-methylcytosine (5mC). DNA methylation is a process by which methyl groups (structural units of organic compounds consisting of three hydrogen atoms bonded to a carbon atom) are added to the DNA molecule.

30 Jan 2018

Mount Sinai Health System opens new state-of-the-art medical practice in Florida

Mount Sinai Health System in New York announced today the opening of a new state-of-the-art medical practice in Palm Beach, Florida, bringing world-class, innovative care to patients and businesses in the region.

30 Jan 2018

Childhood vaccination against rotavirus could reduce health inequalities in the UK

New research led by the University of Liverpool has found that childhood vaccination against rotavirus has greatest benefit in the most deprived communities and could contribute to reducing health inequalities in the UK.

29 Jan 2018

Patients with IBS could benefit from vitamin D supplements, suggests new research

According to a new study, taking vitamin D supplements can help to relieve the painful symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

29 Jan 2018

New AASLD guideline focuses on improving diagnosis, treatment of liver cancer and NAFLD

A new Practice Guideline and Practice Guidance in Hepatology will help improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with liver cancer as well as patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which can lead to liver cancer and is characterized by the build-up of extra fat in liver cells often due to obesity and diabetes.

27 Jan 2018

Report highlights risk of severe injuries caused by swallowed button batteries from 'fidget spinners'

A report of two young children with burns of the esophagus caused by swallowed button batteries from "fidget spinners" highlights a risk of severe injuries involving these popular toys, according to a series of reports in the January/February Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.

27 Jan 2018

Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Latest Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Testing for alpha fetoprotein may improve early liver cancer detection, finds study

Combining ultrasound with blood test improves detection of liver cancer by 40%

New AGA guideline focuses on critical decisions made during initial management of acute pancreatitis

Impairing rare group of intestinal cells allows gut bacteria to cause inflammation, study finds

International research collaboration finds genetic mutation linked to Crohn's disease

Low FODMAP diet could help IBS patients experience relief

Study adds more evidence that intestinal microbiome plays substantial role in obesity

Evolve BioSystems collaborates with King's College London to improve gut health in C-section delivered infants

Novel grape-derived compounds could be developed as therapeutic agents for treatment of depression

Research can be first step in harnessing power of artificial intelligence to interpret medical scans

Steven R. Brant shines light on genetic causes for IBD

Mount Sinai study uncovers potential link between poor diet and back injuries

People with IBS symptoms likely to have low levels of vitamin D, study shows

Scientists gain better understanding of how the intestine repairs itself after injury

Computational approach can help identify chemoresistant potential targets in cancer stem cells

Mount Sinai Health System opens new state-of-the-art medical practice in Florida

Childhood vaccination against rotavirus could reduce health inequalities in the UK

Patients with IBS could benefit from vitamin D supplements, suggests new research

New AASLD guideline focuses on improving diagnosis, treatment of liver cancer and NAFLD

Report highlights risk of severe injuries caused by swallowed button batteries from 'fidget spinners'

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