Gastroenterology
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Gut neurons linked to Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have investigated which types of nerve cells contain genes linked to Parkinson’s disease, pinpointing a cluster in the gut. Read more
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Scepticism about Covid-19 vaccine speed
Analysts have warned that a vaccine for the Covid-19 virus could be a year away, in spite of the first vaccine going for phase 1 testing. Read more
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Bowel cancer risk from E.coli toxin
A toxin released by a strain of E. coli could contribute to the development of bowel cancer, a new study has revealed. Read more
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Electronic nose detects Barrett’s
An electronic nose can accurately detect Barrett’s oesophagus, providing a potential new portable diagnostic test, Dutch researchers report today. Read more
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Micro RNA clue to cancer therapy
A piece of microRNA could open the way for a therapy for bile duct cancer, British researchers reported today. Read more
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Lung improvements seen after obesity surgery
The shortness of breath caused by obesity can be reversed with weight loss surgery, British doctors have reported. Read more
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Bowel screening suffering from staff shortages – charity
Bowel cancer screening in England is suffering because of shortages of diagnostic staff, campaigners say today. Read more
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Cholera cases down
The world experienced a significant reduction in cholera cases last year, according to new figures. Read more
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Bariatric surgery effective for over-65s
Bariatric surgery is an effective procedure for patients over the age of 65, a UK conference has heard. Read more
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Specific gut bacteria risk to bowel cancer
A specific type of gut bacteria may be associated with an increased risk of developing bowel cancer, according to new research being presented today (4 November 2019). Read more