Gastroenterology
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 …
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 …
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 …
Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and great healthcare costs worldwide. Infective diarrhea and malabsorption are quite prevalent and distressing when they happen. Reports estimate every …
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 …
Diarrhea refers to the passing of loose, watery stools, with this possibly happening more frequently. Although it can have complications, it is not a problem to worry a lot …
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive system illness where people with the condition suffer from bouts of unexpected diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, bloating, and abnormal bowel habits. These …
Key Takeaways In Danish adults, gut microbiome composition was more strongly associated than chronological age with most inflammatory and physiological measures examined. A microbial community pattern called the Bacteroides …
Key Takeaways: Biofilms were found in over half of IBS patients, suggesting a possible role in symptoms. Antibiotics alone may not work—IBS likely involves multiple causes like dysbiosis and …
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 …
