Gastroenterology
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06/03/2023 - Gene test could predict bowel cancer therapy success
A gene test already used by the NHS could help to predict if late-stage bowel cancer patients will benefit from chemotherapy. More
20/01/2023 - Chemotherapy first approach reduces risk of colon cancer return
Chemotherapy before surgery reduces the risk of colon cancer returning in two years by 28%, according to a new study. More
21/12/2022 - Which fatal condition stopped Edward the Black Prince in his prime?
Inflammatory bowel disease may have changed the course of English history, ending the life of a key member of the Plantagenet dynasty, an army doctor suggests today. More
24/10/2022 - Scientists tackle disease resistance to new cancer drug
British cancer researchers believe they might be able to ensure a “promising†new stomach cancer drug class is used in a way that outsmarts the disease’s ability to develop resistance. More
30/08/2022 - Gene variants reveal susceptibility to Crohn's disease
Variants in ten genes that increase an individual’s susceptibility to Crohn’s disease have been identified for the first time, thanks the largest study to date on the subject, it was announced last night. More
24/03/2022 - Nausea drugs linked to increased stroke risk
Drugs commonly used to treat nausea and vomiting after surgery or those caused by migraine or cancer treatment could increase the risk of ischaemic stroke, researchers warn today. More
22/03/2022 - Gastrointestinal infection halved in early pandemic phases
The number of gastrointestinal infection outbreaks more than halved during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK - while laboratory confirmed cases fell by a third, new analysis reports. More
09/03/2022 - Gut microbes linked to pancreatic cancer
A specific 'microbial profile' has been found in people with pancreatic cancer, offering hope of improved diagnosis, researchers report today. More
02/02/2022 - Exercise intervention benefits oesophageal cancer patients
Patients who are receiving chemotherapy for oesophageal cancer may benefit from exercise therapy, researchers report today. More
31/01/2022 - Antibiotic link to colorectal cancer risk
Regular use of antibiotics may increase the risk of developing colon cancer, according to a new British study. More
06/01/2022 - How Neanderthal genes increase vascular risk
A small number of modern humans who carry Neanderthal genes may face significantly increased risk for vascular and inflammatory disease, according to a new study. More
31/12/2021 - Cancer deaths increased pre-pandemic
Global cases of cancer increased significantly in the last decade, according to a major analysis published last night. More
16/12/2021 - The hazards of festive foliage - and other research
It’s safe to rock around the Christmas tree – but be careful about the berries on holly, according to the latest annual round of quirky seasonal medical research. More
23/11/2021 - Distinctive irritable bowel syndrome biomarker identified
People with a distinctive and abnormal profile to their gut bacteria could benefit from a low FODMAP diet to help treat their irritable bowel syndrome, a new study has found. More
14/10/2021 - Cell mutations can prevent oesophageal cancer
Cell mutations can help prevent cancer as well as cause it, according to a new study of oesophageal disease. More
05/10/2021 - Constipation drug can improve memory and cognition
A drug that treats constipation could also be a useful treatment for cognitive problems in patients with mental illness, according to a new study. More
14/09/2021 - Pathway discovered for bowel cancer drug failure
A protein pathway prevents some bowel cancer drugs from working, researchers reported last night. More
16/08/2021 - Campaign launched to highlight cancer symptoms
The NHS is to run a campaign this week to persuade the public to ensure they are checked for potential cancer symptoms. More
13/08/2021 - Scientists make important oesophageal cancer cells discovery
Abnormal cells that develop into oesophageal cancer start life as cells of the stomach, British researchers reported last night. More
11/05/2021 - Scientists track multi drug resistant E.coli
The largest genomic survey yet of E.coli has found that antibiotic resistance has been steadily increasing over the past 16 years, researchers warn today. More
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