Diarrhea News and Research

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Bacterial species known for causing diarrheal infections may also drive colorectal cancer

Data collected by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy suggest that Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff, a bacterial species well known for causing serious diarrheal infections, may also drive colorectal cancer.

14 Jul 2022

How common is pediatric cannabis use and what are the risks?

New research evaluated the recent usage of marijuana and its derivative products, their effects and clinical manifestations, perceptions, pharmaceutics, epidemiological studies, and the long-term ramifications in pediatric populations.

12 Jul 2022

Breastfeeding provides an immune boost that helps infants to fight off infectious diseases

When infants breastfeed, they receive an immune boost that helps them fight off infectious diseases, according to recent research from Binghamton University Associate Professor of Anthropology Katherine Wander.

12 Jul 2022

How do symptom burden and viral kinetics differ between healthy, vaccinated adults infected with either Delta, Omicron BA.1, or BA.2?

Researchers assessed the symptom profiles present in SARS-CoV-2 Delta, Omicron BA1. and BA.2-infected patients.

12 Jul 2022

Artificial Intelligence-based smartphone app for characterizing stool form

In a recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the United States evaluated an artificial intelligence (AI)-based smartphone application (app) trained to assess a patient's stool characteristics.

10 Jul 2022

WASH interventions effective at reducing diarrheal disease burden, analysis finds

Researchers at the Emory Rollins School of Public Health, in collaboration with the WHO, UNICEF, and others, have estimated the effectiveness of various water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related interventions on early childhood diarrhea for children in low- and middle-income countries.

7 Jul 2022

A Spanish study found traces of environmental pollution in breast milk

A new study reveals that breast milk is often contaminated by environmental pollutants.

6 Jul 2022

Enteric viruses found to transmit through the salivary route

Researchers reported on the productive and persistent infection of salivary glands (SGs) by enteric viruses, with oral cavity titers similar to intestinal titers.

4 Jul 2022

Stopping a pervasive bacterium that makes millions sick each year

As we head outdoors this summer, scientists are working to clip the long, flexible appendages that enable the common bacterium Campylobacter jejuni to make its way from undercooked poultry and natural waterways into our intestinal tract where it makes millions of us sick each year.

1 Jul 2022

AAP recommends breastfeeding for 2 years

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers to continue breastfeeding for two years or beyond.

30 Jun 2022

Long-term drought may increase diarrhea risk in children

Diarrhea is a leading killer of young children around the world, and cases often rise after heavy rains and flooding. But diarrhea risks can also increase in dry conditions, an ominous sign as the world continues to get warmer due to climate change.

30 Jun 2022

Neural effects of COVID-19 on depressive symptoms

A new study identifies brain abnormalities in patients who recovered from COVID-19.

28 Jun 2022

Does fecal viral excretion provide insights into on GI symptoms of COVID-19?

Researchers discuss the physiopathological mechanisms associated with digestive symptoms associated with COVID-19.

27 Jun 2022

AGA's new clinical guidelines outline a personalized approach for treating IBS patients

New treatment guidelines released today in Gastroenterology outline a personalized approach for treating patients with approved drug treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation (IBS-C) or IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D).

21 Jun 2022

CDC posts notice regarding multistate Salmonella outbreaks linked to contact with backyard poultry

A CDC investigation notice regarding multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/backyardpoultry-06-22/index.html

19 Jun 2022

Clinical risk and protective factors for the presence and persistence of abdominal pain-related disorders of gut-brain interaction

The current study carries forward what is known about the risk of AP-DGBI conferred by various factors such as sex, infectious gastroenteritis, trauma, abuse, stress, psychological factors, somatic symptoms, family history, smoking, and drug abuse.

17 Jun 2022

Fecal microbiota transplant shows durable effect in treating irritable bowel syndrome

A new study discusses the efficacy of fecal transplant in patients with IBS three years after the procedure was performed.

16 Jun 2022

Understanding how diet and the microbiome impact colorectal cancer rates

While recommended screenings beginning at age 45 have helped decrease colorectal cancer cases in older adults, cancer rates are continuing to increase in younger populations.

14 Jun 2022

Evidence-based study shows how hypnotherapy provides positive outcomes for IBS patients

It is common that Hong Kong people might have experiences of disordered defecation with unknown reason, such as diarrhea and constipation. It is also easy to observe that abdominal discomforts often come along with stress. Emotion disturbance and stress might affect our intestinal functions.

14 Jun 2022

RNA exosomes play a key role in B cell development, UTSW study suggests

New research from UT Southwestern suggests that RNA exosomes – the cellular machines that degrade old molecules of RNA – play a key role in the development of B cells, which are critical to the immune system's ability to protect against infection.

13 Jun 2022

Diarrhea News and Research

Latest Diarrhea News and Research

Bacterial species known for causing diarrheal infections may also drive colorectal cancer

How common is pediatric cannabis use and what are the risks?

Breastfeeding provides an immune boost that helps infants to fight off infectious diseases

How do symptom burden and viral kinetics differ between healthy, vaccinated adults infected with either Delta, Omicron BA.1, or BA.2?

Artificial Intelligence-based smartphone app for characterizing stool form

WASH interventions effective at reducing diarrheal disease burden, analysis finds

A Spanish study found traces of environmental pollution in breast milk

Enteric viruses found to transmit through the salivary route

Stopping a pervasive bacterium that makes millions sick each year

AAP recommends breastfeeding for 2 years

Long-term drought may increase diarrhea risk in children

Neural effects of COVID-19 on depressive symptoms

Does fecal viral excretion provide insights into on GI symptoms of COVID-19?

AGA's new clinical guidelines outline a personalized approach for treating IBS patients

CDC posts notice regarding multistate Salmonella outbreaks linked to contact with backyard poultry

Clinical risk and protective factors for the presence and persistence of abdominal pain-related disorders of gut-brain interaction

Fecal microbiota transplant shows durable effect in treating irritable bowel syndrome

Understanding how diet and the microbiome impact colorectal cancer rates

Evidence-based study shows how hypnotherapy provides positive outcomes for IBS patients

RNA exosomes play a key role in B cell development, UTSW study suggests

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