Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro are weight loss and diabetes drugs that have made quite a splash in health news. They target regulatory pathways involved in both obesity and diabetes and…
Tag: Gastroenterology
Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease
Some patients seen in an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic screen positive for malnutrition, according to a research letter published online Nov. 20 in Gastro Hep Advances. Aaron C. Viser,…
Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia
Adding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published in…
Got period pain or cramps? What to eat and avoid, according to science
Credit: Sora Shimazaki from Pexels Painful periods are common. More than half of people who menstruate have some pain for up to three days a month, typically throbbing or cramping…
Changes in biochemical, hematological parameters seen before IBD diagnosis
Changes in multiple biochemical and hematological parameters occur up to eight years before diagnosis of Crohn disease and up to three years before diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, according to a…
Eating beans found to improve gut health, regulate immune and inflammatory processes in colorectal cancer survivors
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Incorporating navy beans into the diet of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors has the potential to positively impact both gut and host health by modulating markers linked…
First comprehensive guideline on using biomarkers for monitoring Crohn’s disease
High magnification micrograph of Crohn’s disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/Wikipedia The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a new evidence-based guideline recommending the use of blood and…
Could gut fungi be linked to severe COVID? What to make of new research findings
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Many tiny organisms including bacteria, fungi and viruses normally live on our bodies, and even inside us. These are called the microbiome. The large number of…
Liver cancer: Risk factors and prevention
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about risk factors for liver cancer and what you can do…
Neonatal kidney transplantation offers new hope in the organ shortage crisis, study shows
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research, presented at the European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) Congress 2023, demonstrates that neonatal kidney transplantation can offer a ‘game-changing’ solution to the pressing…
