Gastroenterology
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Thousands of new gut virus species identified
More than 140,000 virus species that live in the human gut have been identified – more than half of which are new to science, a new study revealed last night. Read more
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Simple, cheap test can help save lives from colorectal cancer
A simple and cheap test can help to identify individuals who are at risk of developing colorectal cancer, new UK research reveals today. Read more
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Gut microbiome may influence COVID-19 severity
Imbalances in gut microbiome may be responsible for how ill an individual will get from COVID-19 and could be why some people suffer from “long COVID”, according to new research. Read more
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Cellular changes lead to childhood-onset Crohn’s Disease
Key cellular changes have been identified that are linked to the development of Crohn’s Disease in children, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Blood test ‘promising’ for targeted drugs cancer therapy
A newly developed liquid biopsy can identify stomach or oesophageal cancer patients who could benefit from targeted treatment, according to a study published today. Read more
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New drug option for heart disease prevention
The common gout medication, colchicine, may help prevent major cardiovascular events in patients with chronic coronary disease, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Antibiotic risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Taking antibiotics, especially those with greater spectrum of microbial coverage, could increase the risk of new-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, a new study claims today (18 August 2020). Read more
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Gum disease ‘increases gastric and oesophageal cancer’ risk
People with periodontal disease may be at increased risk of developing oesophageal and gastric cancer, researchers say today. Read more
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Bowel disease link to dementia
Inflammatory bowel disease is significantly linked to a raised risk of dementia, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Indigestion drug may ease mild-moderate Covid-19 symptoms
A widely available drug used to ease indigestion could help to treat people with mild to moderate cases of Covid-19, it was claimed today. Read more