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Advancing precision personalized medicine for gastric cancer with 3D bioprinting

Gastric cancer ranks among the most widespread diseases in Asian populations, with South Koreans experiencing the third-highest incidence globally in 2020, as reported by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

21 Mar 2024

Spleen stiffness measurement could revolutionize the diagnosis and management of portal hypertension

Portal hypertension (PHT) is a severe complication of chronic liver disease, like cirrhosis, where increased pressure builds up in the portal vein.

18 Mar 2024

Bacteria commonly found in the body play a significant role in causing stomach cancer

A new study has discovered that a type of bacteria commonly found in the body, which usually does not pose problems for healthy people, plays a significant role in causing stomach cancer, the fifth most common cancer in the world.

18 Mar 2024

Clinical trial aims to provide a surgical solution for patients with 'inoperable' pancreatic tumors

A clinical trial from Keck Medicine of USC aims to provide a surgical solution for patients with a form of advanced pancreatic cancer previously considered inoperable.

18 Mar 2024

Gut bacteria and tryptophan diet can play a protective role against pathogenic E. coli

Gut bacteria and a diet rich in the amino acid tryptophan can play a protective role against pathogenic E. coli, which can cause severe stomach upset, cramps, fever, intestinal bleeding and renal failure, according to a study published March 13 in Nature.

14 Mar 2024

New analysis sheds light on cancer incidence and mortality trends in the UK

Trends in cancer incidence and deaths in the United Kingdom (UK) among individuals aged between 35 and 69 years.

14 Mar 2024

Scientists uncover an overlooked mechanism in the gut immune system of Crohn's disease patients

A team of scientists from DTU and other European universities have uncovered an overlooked mechanism in the gut immune system of patients suffering from severe cases of Crohn's disease.

13 Mar 2024

Apple cider vinegar shows promise in weight loss and metabolic health

The effects of apple cider vinegar (ACV) intake on weight, blood glucose, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels among Lebanese individuals.

13 Mar 2024

Study links rising metabolic syndrome scores to increased cancer risk

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) score trajectories, especially those increasing over time, are linked to higher risks of various cancer types, with chronic inflammation exacerbating these risks.

12 Mar 2024

New sprayable gel promises safer endoscopic surgeries

More than 20 million Americans undergo colonoscopy screenings every year, and in many of those cases, doctors end up removing polyps that are 2 cm or larger and require additional care.

12 Mar 2024

Boosting curcumin's absorption and effectiveness for disease prevention and therapy

The potential of nano-formulations to boost the bioavailability and bioactivity of curcumin.

12 Mar 2024

Biocompatible, bioresorbable sticker detects anastomotic leaks

Researchers led by Northwestern University and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a new, first-of-its-kind sticker that enables clinicians to monitor the health of patients' organs and deep tissues with a simple ultrasound device.

7 Mar 2024

Innovative BioSUM device detects post-surgical leaks via pH changes

A new device tested in pigs enables monitoring and early detection of pH changes in deep tissues due to post-operative leaks following gastrointestinal surgery.

7 Mar 2024

UCSF scientists discover less invasive prenatal treatment for Angelman syndrome

In a discovery that opens the door to a less invasive way of treating some serious disorders before birth, UC San Francisco scientists have found that delivering medicine through amniotic fluid is as effective as delivering it to the fetal brain via cerebrospinal fluid.

4 Mar 2024

Resistant starch diet proves a game changer for weight loss and diabetes control

Supplementation with resistant starch leads to weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity by altering the gut microbiome and increasing secondary bile acids, according to a recent study in Nature Metabolism.

27 Feb 2024

Discovery of bicarbonate-sensing receptor offers therapeutic insights into ischemic stroke treatment

Researchers have identified this receptor in brain mural cells that regulates reperfusion injury.

27 Feb 2024

UK lags in cancer treatment compared to other countries

People in the UK were treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy less often than in comparable countries and faced long waits for treatments, according to two new studies published in The Lancet Oncology.

26 Feb 2024

Off-the-shelf cancer vaccine shows promising results in patients with KRAS-mutated tumors

Samara Rahman, 74, considers herself lucky. She gets to take walks on the beach, go swimming and ride her bike -; all things that were taken from her when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November of 2022.

22 Feb 2024

Study: Early advanced therapy significantly improves Crohn's disease outcomes

A large-scale clinical trial of treatment strategies for Crohn's disease has shown that offering early advanced therapy to all patients straight after diagnosis can drastically improve outcomes, including by reducing the number of people requiring urgent abdominal surgery for treatment of their disease by ten-fold.

22 Feb 2024

Can dietary patterns impact stomach cancer risk?

Eating patterns and indices related to gastric cancer and explored their association with stomach cancer risk.

22 Feb 2024

Stomach News and Research

Advancing precision personalized medicine for gastric cancer with 3D bioprinting

Spleen stiffness measurement could revolutionize the diagnosis and management of portal hypertension

Bacteria commonly found in the body play a significant role in causing stomach cancer

Clinical trial aims to provide a surgical solution for patients with 'inoperable' pancreatic tumors

Gut bacteria and tryptophan diet can play a protective role against pathogenic E. coli

New analysis sheds light on cancer incidence and mortality trends in the UK

Scientists uncover an overlooked mechanism in the gut immune system of Crohn's disease patients

Apple cider vinegar shows promise in weight loss and metabolic health

Study links rising metabolic syndrome scores to increased cancer risk

New sprayable gel promises safer endoscopic surgeries

Boosting curcumin's absorption and effectiveness for disease prevention and therapy

Biocompatible, bioresorbable sticker detects anastomotic leaks

Innovative BioSUM device detects post-surgical leaks via pH changes

UCSF scientists discover less invasive prenatal treatment for Angelman syndrome

Resistant starch diet proves a game changer for weight loss and diabetes control

Discovery of bicarbonate-sensing receptor offers therapeutic insights into ischemic stroke treatment

UK lags in cancer treatment compared to other countries

Off-the-shelf cancer vaccine shows promising results in patients with KRAS-mutated tumors

Study: Early advanced therapy significantly improves Crohn's disease outcomes

Can dietary patterns impact stomach cancer risk?

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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