A hidden immune cascade linking the gut and bone marrow may explain how IBD turns…
Browsing: Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. It encompasses the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), and rectum, as well as the accessory organs of digestion such as the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Gastroenterologists are trained to manage diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel diseases (like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis), and liver diseases like hepatitis. This specialty involves a mix of office-based and hospital-based care, employing diagnostic techniques including endoscopy (where a camera is used to examine the digestive tract) and various imaging and non-imaging tests to assess and treat digestive health issues.
New research shows that the gene PTPN2 helps regulate gut bacteria and plays a key…
New research shows that gut bacteria and metabolites may reveal early warning signs of multiple…
MIT engineers have developed a new type of pill that can verify when it has…
Proton pump inhibitors are among the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, but concerns about a…
Researchers analyzing data from hundreds of thousands of people uncovered genetic factors that influence how…
A clinical trial found that a brief, calorie-restricted diet improved symptoms and reduced inflammation in…
A blood test may detect Crohn’s disease years before it strikes—changing how the condition is…
A new drug combination shows unexpected synergy against liver fibrosis. A new study reveals that…
A large, long-term study of more than 96,000 adults reveals that the way we eat…
Gut bacteria shown to produce serotonin, revealing new pathways for IBS therapy. Researchers at the…
Researchers designed microscopic hydrogel spheres filled with blood-detecting bacteria to identify gastrointestinal bleeding non-invasively. After…
UCR researchers discovered that diets high in soybean oil can damage gut health and increase…
A major international study has revealed a troubling surge in gut-brain disorders like IBS and…
A Mediterranean plant shows promise in preventing ulcerative colitis damage in rats, offering a possible…
The ability to predict well in advance could allow for early intervention and prevention. Researchers…
Investigators examined the benefits of the elemental diet in supporting the healing of the gut…
Sauerkraut might be doing more than just adding zing to your hot dog — it…