Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Latest Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Widely available prescription drug can improve IBS symptoms

A cheap and widely available prescription drug can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in patients seen in GP surgeries, new research presented today at UEG Week 2023 has found.

16 Oct 2023

Can herbal remedies, spices, and dietary fibers offer effective treatment options for children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

The positive effects and adverse reactions of spices, dietary fiber, and medicinal herbs for pediatric patients with IBS.

16 Oct 2023

New TB treatments tackle the disease without wrecking your microbiome

Researchers in a study published in The Lancet Microbe examined how various tuberculosis treatment regimens affect the respiratory microbiome. They found that certain treatments control tuberculosis effectively while minimally impacting the diversity and health of the respiratory microbiome.

15 Oct 2023

Research suggests potential connection between gut bacteria and onset of colorectal lesions and cancers

New research has identified significant variations in the gut microbiome of individuals who developed pre-cancerous colonic lesions, suggesting a potential connection between gut bacteria and the onset of colorectal lesions and cancers.

15 Oct 2023

Study discovers link between birthweight and onset of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in young people

A groundbreaking new study, presented today at UEG Week 2023, has discovered a significant connection between birthweight and the onset of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), in young people.

15 Oct 2023

Diet drinks may affect blood sugar levels, insulin resistance and gut microbiome

‘Full fat’ sugary drinks such as colas increase the risk of obesity and are generally off-limits for diabetics.

14 Oct 2023

Researchers identify genes that may improve success of fecal microbe transplants

Fecal microbe transplants from healthy donors can treat patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infections. However, after tens of thousands transplants, little was known about which donor strains provide long-term engraftment, and which engraft early after the transplant.

13 Oct 2023

UTHealth Houston clinical trial therapy shrinks tumor of pancreatic cancer patient

Demetrios Stroubakis, 55, thought he was having a gallbladder attack when he arrived at the emergency room in August 2021 with jaundice. Instead, he was shocked to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

13 Oct 2023

BIOHIT HealthCare to host webinar exploring TDM in gastrointestinal medicine

BIOHIT HealthCare is excited to announce its upcoming webinar entitled Proactive vs reactive therapeutic drug monitoring in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

From BIOHIT HealthCare Ltd 13 Oct 2023

Are migraines linked to gut health and chronic non-communicable diseases?

The Links Between Migraines, Gut Health, and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (CNCDs).

13 Oct 2023

Does your gut microbiome play a role in therapeutic outcomes?

The role of the gut microbiome and its metabolites in altering the therapeutic outcomes

12 Oct 2023

Unlocking hope: Promising treatments for cognitive impairment in HIV patients on the horizon

Researchers examine the mechanisms responsible for the increased risk of neurocognitive impairment in HIV patients and explore potential treatments.

12 Oct 2023

BioLizard launches new BioVerse Platform to accelerate life sciences R&D processes

BioLizard, the bioinformatics, data analytics and data management service and consulting company heading digital transformation in the life sciences industry, today announced the launch of its new BioVerse platform.

12 Oct 2023

Study reveals a microbial metabolite's role in inducing Parkinson's-like symptoms

Researchers from the University of Vienna, University of Konstanz, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine uncover a potential environmental trigger for Parkinson's disease.

11 Oct 2023

Exploring the link between drugs and microbiota: a growing imperative in precision medicine

The intricate interactions between gut microbiota and drugs.

11 Oct 2023

Industry expert, Dr. Jafar Jafari, teases new book, The Essential Guide to Hydrogen and Methane Breath Testing, at UEG Week 2023

Dr. Jafar Jafari, expert in the field of gastroenterology, is excited to announce the forthcoming release of his groundbreaking book, "The Essential Guide to Hydrogen and Methane Breath Testing." at one of the largest Gastroenterology congresses in the world, UEG Week 2023.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 11 Oct 2023

Do prebiotics and probiotics positively impact cardiovascular and renal health?

The benefits of consuming nutrients, prebiotics, and probiotics to enhance cardiovascular and renal health.

11 Oct 2023

Gut defenders: How T-cell intraepithelial lymphocytes guard against colon cancer

In the latest research published in Science Immunology, experts delve into the gene expression patterns of distinct intraepithelial lymphocyte populations in various gastrointestinal tract regions. Key findings reveal the roles of T-cell IELs in detecting infections and ensuring the gut's barrier integrity, with a special emphasis on their function in combating colon cancer.

9 Oct 2023

Gut's role in gout: New study unravels microbiome's influence on uric acid levels

In a comprehensive study, researchers explored the causal relationship between the gut microbiome, serological urate levels, and gout using Mendelian randomization. The findings reveal that certain genetically predicted gut microbial taxa influence uric acid levels and gout development, and vice versa, suggesting the gut microbiome as a potential therapeutic target for gout.

9 Oct 2023

Breast milk microbiome changes after COVID-19 vaccination, linked to enhanced infant protection

Study explored the association between BNT162b2 vaccine-induced antibodies and the breast milk microbiome in 49 breastfeeding mothers, revealing that post-vaccination alterations in the microbiome were linked to humoral protection against SARS-CoV-2.

9 Oct 2023

Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Latest Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Widely available prescription drug can improve IBS symptoms

Can herbal remedies, spices, and dietary fibers offer effective treatment options for children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

New TB treatments tackle the disease without wrecking your microbiome

Research suggests potential connection between gut bacteria and onset of colorectal lesions and cancers

Study discovers link between birthweight and onset of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in young people

Diet drinks may affect blood sugar levels, insulin resistance and gut microbiome

Researchers identify genes that may improve success of fecal microbe transplants

UTHealth Houston clinical trial therapy shrinks tumor of pancreatic cancer patient

BIOHIT HealthCare to host webinar exploring TDM in gastrointestinal medicine

Are migraines linked to gut health and chronic non-communicable diseases?

Does your gut microbiome play a role in therapeutic outcomes?

Unlocking hope: Promising treatments for cognitive impairment in HIV patients on the horizon

BioLizard launches new BioVerse Platform to accelerate life sciences R&D processes

Study reveals a microbial metabolite's role in inducing Parkinson's-like symptoms

Exploring the link between drugs and microbiota: a growing imperative in precision medicine

Industry expert, Dr. Jafar Jafari, teases new book, The Essential Guide to Hydrogen and Methane Breath Testing, at UEG Week 2023

Do prebiotics and probiotics positively impact cardiovascular and renal health?

Gut defenders: How T-cell intraepithelial lymphocytes guard against colon cancer

Gut's role in gout: New study unravels microbiome's influence on uric acid levels

Breast milk microbiome changes after COVID-19 vaccination, linked to enhanced infant protection

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