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Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine where the digestive system and its disorders are studied.

Western diet linked to chronic diseases by gut microbiota disruption

The Western diet disrupts gut microbiota and gut barrier function, increasing the risk of non-communicable chronic diseases through chronic low-grade inflammation.

13 May 2024

Mainz Biomed to unveil breakthrough early cancer detection study results at DDW 2024

Mainz Biomed N.V., a molecular genetics diagnostic company specializing in the early detection of cancer, will present an analysis from its eAArly DETECT study at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024 in Washington D.C. from May 18th to May 21st. DDW is recognized as a premier forum for the latest advancements in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal surgery.

11 May 2024

Researchers discover a 'training program' driving parietal cell development

Common conditions such as indigestion and heartburn as well as peptic ulcers, autoimmune gastritis and stomach and esophageal cancers have one thing in common – they involve disruptions of the normal activity of parietal cells (PCs) in the stomach, the only cells in the body that produce acid.

10 May 2024

Oral rinse shows promise in early detection of gastric cancer

A simple oral rinse could provide early detection of gastric cancer, the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, according to a study scheduled for presentation at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024.

9 May 2024

Innovative endoscopic treatment targets hunger hormone for weight loss

A new weight-loss treatment could be on the horizon with an innovative endoscopic procedure that ablates (burns) the stomach lining to reduce production of ghrelin, a hormone that triggers hunger, resulting in decreased appetite and significant weight loss, according to a first-in-human trial to be presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024.

9 May 2024

Study shows steep rise in colorectal cancer among younger populations

Colorectal cancer incidence has steadily increased among younger people in the U.S. over the last two decades, with the youngest seeing the most dramatic jumps, according to a study scheduled for presentation at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024.

9 May 2024

Study unveils crucial insights into how COVID-19 vaccines mitigate severe illness

A landmark study by scientists at the University of Oxford, has unveiled crucial insights into the way that COVID-19 vaccines mitigate severe illness in those who have been vaccinated.

8 May 2024

Janssen-Cilag seeks European approval for guselkumab in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease treatment

Janssen-Cilag International NV, a Johnson & Johnson company, today announced it has submitted applications to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking to expand the Marketing Authorization Application for TREMFYA® (guselkumab) to include the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis and moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease.

6 May 2024

Study reveals global underassessment and undertreatment of chronic hepatitis B

New evidence reveals global underassessment and undertreatment of chronic hepatitis B (HBV), especially among women and Asian minorities in the West, a new study in the Journal of Hepatology, published by Elsevier, details.

2 May 2024

Majority of AI clinical trials report positive outcomes, yet concerns over generalizability persist

The state of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in clinical practice.

29 Apr 2024

AI in healthcare shows promise in trials but needs real-world testing to ensure effectiveness

A comprehensive study published in The Lancet Digital Health analyzed the efficacy and challenges of AI in clinical settings, revealing a critical need for real-world testing and diverse research methodologies to ensure AI's reliable integration into healthcare.

25 Apr 2024

Minimally invasive techniques fight colorectal cancer precursors

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cancer in the United States. This highlights the importance of early detection and treatment of precancerous lesions like large polyps. Endoscopy offers a minimally invasive approach to removing these polyps, reducing the need for traditional surgery.

23 Apr 2024

Waist circumference-to-height ratio strongly predicts fecal incontinence

Fecal incontinence (FI), or involuntary loss of bowel control, significantly impacts quality of life and mental health for millions of adults in the U.S.

22 Apr 2024

Gut bacteria manipulation may offer a promising approach to managing inflammatory bowel disease

A growing body of research suggests that manipulating gut bacteria may offer a promising approach to managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic and debilitating condition affecting millions of people worldwide.

22 Apr 2024

Enhancing follow-up care in colorectal cancer screening could reduce chances of malignancy

Screening for colorectal cancer presents a unique opportunity unavailable for most other types of cancers.

22 Apr 2024

AI models fall short in medical coding accuracy

State-of-the-art artificial intelligence systems known as large language models (LLMs) are poor medical coders, according to researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

22 Apr 2024

Dietary treatments outperform medications for IBS management

Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

18 Apr 2024

Medicare’s push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but not many doctors

Carrie Lester looks forward to the phone call every Thursday from her doctors' medical assistant, who asks how she's doing and if she needs prescription refills. The assistant counsels her on dealing with anxiety and her other health issues.

18 Apr 2024

Novel antibacterial discovery: Umbrella toxin particles secreted by Streptomyces

Researchers have discovered toxic protein particles, shaped like umbrellas, that soil bacteria known as Streptomyces secrete to squelch competitors, especially others of their own species.

17 Apr 2024

TAME trial findings offer new hope for children with malnutrition enteropathy

A comparison of treatments for malnutrition enteropathy, caused by severe acute malnutrition (SAM), has found evidence supporting the use of treatments to enhance the healing of mucosal membranes and reduce inflammation in the gut to improve the outcomes of children affected by long-term health consequences of a period of malnutrition.

17 Apr 2024

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Further Reading

Western diet linked to chronic diseases by gut microbiota disruption

Mainz Biomed to unveil breakthrough early cancer detection study results at DDW 2024

Researchers discover a 'training program' driving parietal cell development

Oral rinse shows promise in early detection of gastric cancer

Innovative endoscopic treatment targets hunger hormone for weight loss

Study shows steep rise in colorectal cancer among younger populations

Study unveils crucial insights into how COVID-19 vaccines mitigate severe illness

Janssen-Cilag seeks European approval for guselkumab in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease treatment

Study reveals global underassessment and undertreatment of chronic hepatitis B

Majority of AI clinical trials report positive outcomes, yet concerns over generalizability persist

AI in healthcare shows promise in trials but needs real-world testing to ensure effectiveness

Minimally invasive techniques fight colorectal cancer precursors

Waist circumference-to-height ratio strongly predicts fecal incontinence

Gut bacteria manipulation may offer a promising approach to managing inflammatory bowel disease

Enhancing follow-up care in colorectal cancer screening could reduce chances of malignancy

AI models fall short in medical coding accuracy

Dietary treatments outperform medications for IBS management

Medicare’s push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but not many doctors

Novel antibacterial discovery: Umbrella toxin particles secreted by Streptomyces

TAME trial findings offer new hope for children with malnutrition enteropathy

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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