Category: Gastroenterology
A Doctor Explains: Why Metformin Causes Diarrhea and How to Manage It
Key Takeaways Diarrhea is the most frequently reported side effect of metformin and a key reason for discontinuation. It results from metformin’s effects on intestinal motility, fluid balance, bile …
Pancreatic Islet Transplantation for Type 1 Diabetes: Who Qualifies, What to Expect, and a Comprehensive List of U.S. Centers Offering the Procedure
Key Takeaways: Islet transplantation helps stabilize blood sugar in type 1 diabetes patients with severe hypoglycemia unawareness. Only select patients qualify, and recipients must take lifelong immunosuppressants. Around 50% …Gut Bacteria (Bacteroides vulgatus) Metabolites Boost GLP-1 in Mice, Offering Insight Into Microbiome-Based Alternatives to Ozempic
Key Takeaways Metabolites from the gut bacterium Bacteroides vulgatus were found to boost GLP-1 secretion in mice, mimicking effects seen with drugs like Ozempic. The study suggests a link …
IBS and Other Inflammatory Bowel Conditions Possibly Related to Mucus Production
American and Canadian researchers have made a discovery that could pave the way for a better understanding of bowel inflammatory diseases and possibly develop new treatments. Like the glands …
Most U.S. Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Tied to Pre-Preparation Contamination, CDC Report Finds
Key Findings From 2014–2022, contamination before food preparation, particularly from animals or the environment, was the biggest contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks in the US. Viral outbreaks, often caused …Pig Liver Functions in Human for 10 Days: Study Explores Short-Term Support for Patients with Liver Failure
Key Takeaways A gene-edited pig liver functioned for 10 days in a brain-dead human without signs of rejection. The study tested basic liver functions but didn’t assess full metabolic …Nausea and Vomiting in Adults Latest Facts: Definition, Prevention, Causes and Treatments
Nausea and vomiting are symptoms often associated with conditions such as gastroenteritis or migraine, but they can occur without them. Although they are often harmless it is still important …
What to Do When Your Total Cholesterol Is High but, Your LDL and HDL Levels Are Within the Normal Range
Key Takeaways: High triglycerides can raise total cholesterol even if LDL and HDL are normal. Lifestyle changes help: eat whole grains, exercise, and cut back on alcohol. For very …