Diarrhea News and Research

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New drug delivery system may revolutionize treatment of ectopic pregnancy

Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy have developed a drug delivery system that shows promise for greatly enhancing the efficacy of the medicine given to women with the life-threatening condition of ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the lining of the uterus.

24 Jul 2023

Anti-inflammatory nanoparticles show promise in treating inflammatory bowel disease

Chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is on the rise worldwide. The benefits of current medications are limited by problematic side effects.

24 Jul 2023

Can a low-bacterial diet improve outcomes for neutropenic cancer patients?

Scientists have reviewed the existing literature to provide evidence of the effectiveness of the low-bacterial diet in neutropenic cancer patients.

20 Jul 2023

Study shows how NSAIDs exacerbate C. difficile infections

Why do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) exacerbate gastrointestinal infections by Clostridioides difficile, the leading cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea worldwide?

19 Jul 2023

PALACE study: Direct oral challenge can safely remove penicillin allergy label

Penicillin allergy affects more than 25 million people in the United States (up to 1 in 10 Americans) and has been shown to lead to particularly poor health outcomes in pregnant women and surgical patients. It is also a public health threat, leading to antibiotic resistance and infections in hospitalized patients that can be life threatening.

17 Jul 2023

New study reveals mast cells' surprising role in allergy-related avoidance behavior

Researchers showed that mast cells and IgE are the key orchestrators of antigen-specific avoidance.

14 Jul 2023

How shift work and other types of unconventional work affects the gut microbiome

Researchers review different studies analyzing the impact of unconventional work on worker’s health and gut microbiota.

13 Jul 2023

Mitochondrial impairment, not inflammation, may be main driver of Gulf War Illness symptoms

Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic multisymptom health condition affecting one-third of all veterans who served in the 1991 Gulf War, most of whom remain afflicted more than 30 years later.

12 Jul 2023

Outbreak investigation aims to identify the common source of exposure for a cluster of food poisoning cases

A new paper published in Eurosurveillance reports the results of an investigation aimed at identifying the common source of exposure for the cluster of cases to help pinpoint the probable origin of the infectious agent and thus promote control measures.

12 Jul 2023

New vaccine protects infant monkeys from diarrhea and promotes growth

A vaccine originally developed to prevent bacteria-caused diarrhea has now also been found to help infant nonhuman primates grow faster, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.

6 Jul 2023

New blood test could diagnose bile acid diarrhea

Most people have at some point in their life suffered an intestinal infection or food poisoning forcing them to stay close to the bathroom. It is very uncomfortable. Most of the time, though, it passes quickly.

5 Jul 2023

More states legalize sales of unpasteurized milk, despite public health warnings

Babe the goat is trendier than she looks. Babe lives a quiet life on a hillside farm in southern Iowa, where she grazes on grass with a small herd of fellow goats. Her owner, Stacy Wistock, milks her twice a day.

5 Jul 2023

Tirzepatide triumphs in significant weight reduction for people with type 2 diabetes

Researchers performed a double-blinded, placebo-controlled phase III randomized clinical trial (RCT).

29 Jun 2023

New drug effective as a treatment against ulcerative colitis, clinical trial shows

A new drug, investigated by Amsterdam UMC together with colleagues around the world, is effective as a treatment against ulcerative colitis.

28 Jun 2023

Unprecedented outbreak: deadly avian disease sweeps through wild bird species in China

Study reveals the importance of Avibacterium paragallinarum as a potential avian pathogen.

27 Jun 2023

Higher doses of oral semaglutide effective in lowering blood sugar and promoting weight loss

Diabetes is a progressive disease that affects one's ability to control blood sugar levels. For many patients, the condition becomes more severe over time and blood sugar levels grow more difficult to manage.

26 Jun 2023

Scientists discover new way to create lasting immunity against diarrheal diseases

Worldwide, more than a million deaths occur each year due to diarrheal diseases that lead to dehydration and malnutrition.

23 Jun 2023

Investigating the incidences and risks of rotavirus-associated extraintestinal complications in hospitalized children under 5

Researchers studied extraintestinal complications of rotavirus infections in children below the age of five.

16 Jun 2023

Gut health boost: Functional foods and herbs show promise in tackling SARS-CoV-2 variants

Functional foods and natural herbs have the potential to enhance immune function and maintain gut microbiota diversity. This review explores their role in mitigating the impact of SARS-CoV-2 variants on gut health and overall well-being.

8 Jun 2023

Patients with high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia may benefit from treatment with ibrutinib plus venetoclax

First-line ibrutinib (Imbruvica) plus venetoclax (Venclexta) led to high response and survival rates in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) whether or not their cancer harbored high-risk genetic features typically associated with poor outcomes, according to results published in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

7 Jun 2023

Diarrhea News and Research

Latest Diarrhea News and Research

New drug delivery system may revolutionize treatment of ectopic pregnancy

Anti-inflammatory nanoparticles show promise in treating inflammatory bowel disease

Can a low-bacterial diet improve outcomes for neutropenic cancer patients?

Study shows how NSAIDs exacerbate C. difficile infections

PALACE study: Direct oral challenge can safely remove penicillin allergy label

New study reveals mast cells' surprising role in allergy-related avoidance behavior

How shift work and other types of unconventional work affects the gut microbiome

Mitochondrial impairment, not inflammation, may be main driver of Gulf War Illness symptoms

Outbreak investigation aims to identify the common source of exposure for a cluster of food poisoning cases

New vaccine protects infant monkeys from diarrhea and promotes growth

New blood test could diagnose bile acid diarrhea

More states legalize sales of unpasteurized milk, despite public health warnings

Tirzepatide triumphs in significant weight reduction for people with type 2 diabetes

New drug effective as a treatment against ulcerative colitis, clinical trial shows

Unprecedented outbreak: deadly avian disease sweeps through wild bird species in China

Higher doses of oral semaglutide effective in lowering blood sugar and promoting weight loss

Scientists discover new way to create lasting immunity against diarrheal diseases

Investigating the incidences and risks of rotavirus-associated extraintestinal complications in hospitalized children under 5

Gut health boost: Functional foods and herbs show promise in tackling SARS-CoV-2 variants

Patients with high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia may benefit from treatment with ibrutinib plus venetoclax

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

Diarrhea News and Research

Latest Diarrhea News and Research

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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