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New compound shows promise in treating hard-to-treat inflammatory conditions

Irritable bowel syndrome, chronic itching, asthma and migraine are in many cases hard-to-treat conditions.

24 Apr 2025

New study questions poultry's health halo amid rising cancer risks

A new analysis from Italian cohort studies found that consuming over 300 g of poultry per week is linked to significantly increased risk of death from gastrointestinal cancers, especially in men. Moderate meat intake, particularly red meat in controlled quantities, was paradoxically associated with reduced all-cause mortality.

23 Apr 2025

Fecal microbiota transplantation emerges as a promising approach to H. pylori eradication

FMT is a novel therapeutic approach that involves transferring microbiota from a healthy donor to a patient's gastrointestinal tract.

10 Apr 2025

Sylvester Cancer Center launches clinical trial for patients with high-grade neuroendocrine tumors

A clinical trial for patients with high-grade neuroendocrine tumors is now open for enrollment at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

9 Apr 2025

Assessing the impact of the particle drift effect on oral drug absorption using flux tools

Discover how particle drift analysis using flux tools improves oral drug absorption in pharmaceutical research.

From Pion Inc 31 Mar 2025

Ibuprofen suppresses sweet taste perception

Researchers explore how taste receptors react to sweet stimuli following exposure to ibuprofen.

31 Mar 2025

Study finds 24-hour fasting cycles enhance libido in male mice

Long-term fasting in 24-hour cycles increases the sex drive of male mice by lowering the concentration of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain.

28 Mar 2025

Machine learning identifies key comorbidities predicting premature death in IBD patients

Researchers use machine learning models to investigate patterns between multimorbidity and premature deaths among decedents with irritable bowel disease.

28 Mar 2025

Cabozantinib gains FDA approval for treating advanced neuroendocrine tumors

Cabozantinib, an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with previously treated advanced neuroendocrine tumors (NETs).

26 Mar 2025

New cannabis formula will help epilepsy, multiple sclerosis sufferers

Scientists at the University of South Australia have come up with an innovative solution to improve the effectiveness of cannabidiol to treat epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases.

20 Mar 2025

Breakthrough in cannabidiol formulation improves treatment for epilepsy and MS

19 Mar 2025

Scientists uncover hints of a potential new cause of stomach cancer

For the first time, scientists have systematically analyzed somatic mutations in stomach lining tissue to unpick mutational processes, some of which can lead to cancer.

19 Mar 2025

Earliest stages and possible new cause of stomach cancer revealed

For the first time, scientists have systematically analyzed somatic mutations in stomach lining tissue to unpick mutational processes, some of which can lead to cancer.

19 Mar 2025

Testing a novel approach to restore normal heart function in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) is the most common adult-onset form of muscular dystrophy and a condition that severely affects multiple organs including skeletal muscle, heart, brain and the gastrointestinal tract.

18 Mar 2025

FDA-approved drug for chronic kidney disease may help mitigate antibiotic resistance

Increased antibiotic use can lead, seemingly paradoxically, to more problematic infections, as the bacteria evolve to resist the treatment.

18 Mar 2025

Insights into drug absorption and predictive modeling with Professor Kiyohiko Sugano

Learn how drug absorption and predictive modeling drive advancements in pharmaceuticals and precision medicine.

From Pion Inc 18 Mar 2025

Impact of excessive alcohol consumption on digestive health

Excessive alcohol consumption is a significant public health concern, responsible for approximately 6% of all deaths and contributing to 5.1% of the global disease burden.

12 Mar 2025

Gender gaps in peripheral vascular disease impact diagnosis and treatment

The disparities between men and women in prevalence, risk factors and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have a profound impact on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for women, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

11 Mar 2025

Study highlights the role of ELF4 as a key transcription factor in development, immunity, and oncology

ELF4, a transcription factor belonging to the ETS family, has emerged as a pivotal regulator in cell differentiation, immune system function, and cancer progression. This newly published review underscores its molecular complexity and clinical significance, shedding light on its dual role in tumor suppression and oncogenesis.

11 Mar 2025

How the FDA lets chemicals pour into America’s food supply

Joseph Shea, who sells athletic wear in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, wonders and worries about the food he eats.

10 Mar 2025

Gastrointestinal Tract News and Research

New compound shows promise in treating hard-to-treat inflammatory conditions

New study questions poultry's health halo amid rising cancer risks

Fecal microbiota transplantation emerges as a promising approach to H. pylori eradication

Sylvester Cancer Center launches clinical trial for patients with high-grade neuroendocrine tumors

Assessing the impact of the particle drift effect on oral drug absorption using flux tools

Ibuprofen suppresses sweet taste perception

Study finds 24-hour fasting cycles enhance libido in male mice

Machine learning identifies key comorbidities predicting premature death in IBD patients

Cabozantinib gains FDA approval for treating advanced neuroendocrine tumors

New cannabis formula will help epilepsy, multiple sclerosis sufferers

Breakthrough in cannabidiol formulation improves treatment for epilepsy and MS

Scientists uncover hints of a potential new cause of stomach cancer

Earliest stages and possible new cause of stomach cancer revealed

Testing a novel approach to restore normal heart function in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

FDA-approved drug for chronic kidney disease may help mitigate antibiotic resistance

Insights into drug absorption and predictive modeling with Professor Kiyohiko Sugano

Impact of excessive alcohol consumption on digestive health

Gender gaps in peripheral vascular disease impact diagnosis and treatment

Study highlights the role of ELF4 as a key transcription factor in development, immunity, and oncology

How the FDA lets chemicals pour into America’s food supply

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

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