Gastroenterology
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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Exercise intervention benefits oesophageal cancer patients
Patients who are receiving chemotherapy for oesophageal cancer may benefit from exercise therapy, researchers report today. Read more
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Antibiotic link to colorectal cancer risk
Regular use of antibiotics may increase the risk of developing colon cancer, according to a new British study. Read more
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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. Read more
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Cancer deaths increased pre-pandemic
Global cases of cancer increased significantly in the last decade, according to a major analysis published last night. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more