Gastroenterology
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Link between IBD and Parkinson’s
People with inflammatory bowel disease face an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, Danish researchers report today. Read more
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Colorectal cancer mortality rates falling – European analysis
Europe has achieved major progress in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer, experts say today. Read more
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Drink rather than vaccine may be cholera answer
A fast-acting, drinkable antidote for cholera epidemics is getting closer to being developed, according to two new studies. Read more
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How binge-watching puts men at risk
Men who binge-watch television face a significantly increased risk of developing colorectal cancer, according to the findings of a major UK analysis published today. Read more
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Typhoid gains extra DNA
An antibiotic resistant form of typhoid devastating Pakistan has acquired an extra piece of DNA, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Backing for rotavirus vaccine
Rotavirus vaccination for babies in the UK has had a big impact on the poorest communities, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Probiotics for healthy pregnancy?
Probiotics could help lower the risks of preeclampsia and premature birth, Swedish researchers say today. Read more
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Reminders boost bowel screening trials
Reminder letters and a leaflet of explanation have achieved a significant improvement in the uptake of flexible sigmoidoscopy screening in England, researchers report today. Read more
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Bowel disease nose detector unveiled
An electronic nose could distinguish between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, Spanish researchers have reported. Read more
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Cholera map to aid prediction
Cholera has been endemic in Asia for 50 years, repeatedly crossing into Africa and Latin America, according to a major study of the disease published last night. Read more