Gastroenterology
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Can nanotechnology help cure IBD?
“Due to the colonizing property of probiotics in colon tissues, the nanoparticles could be delivered to colon tissues by probiotics and released...
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Blame IBS on gravity intolerance?
The gravity hypothesis is provocative, “but the best thing about it is that it is testable.”
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High rates of inappropriate PPI use in hospitalized patients
“PPI overprescription is a common problem worldwide, with the United States being no exception.”
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Not all plant-based diets equal for CRC risk reduction
Findings of a new study suggest that the benefits from plant-based diets may vary by sex, race, and ethnicity.
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Green Mediterranean diet lowers visceral adipose tissue
The green Mediterranean diet lowered visceral fat by twice as much as the standard Mediterranean diet.
Feature
Pediatric emergencies associated with unnecessary testing: AAP
Several common pediatric conditions do not require diagnostic tests.
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Virtual yoga program appears to improve IBS symptoms, fatigue, stress
“With advances around the gut microbiome and the evolving science on the brain-gut axis, mind-body interventions could offer a therapeutic option...
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How can clinicians distinguish food allergy and GERD in young kids?
“Many allergists fear that patients may be labeled with a food allergy unnecessarily. Because no biomarkers or tests for food allergy–related GERD...
News
FDA OKs first fecal transplant therapy for recurrent C. difficile
The application for Rebyota received priority review and had orphan drug and breakthrough therapy designation.
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Bloating common but often ignored: Survey
The findings suggest doctors should “proactively” ask about bloating, especially in adults at increased risk.
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Study supports banning probiotics from the ICU
The risk is particularly acute for powdered formulations, presumably because powder more easily disseminates to contaminate central venous...