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New noninvasive tool may allow early detection of dangerous intestinal disease in preemies
A new noninvasive technology, called broadband optical spectroscopy (BOS), has promise for reliably detecting necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants at earlier stages, before this devastating intestinal disease ...
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Drug nearly doubles survival in advanced pancreatic cancer—how daraxonrasib overcame an 'undruggable' disease
For a long time, the likelihood of surviving pancreatic cancer has been extremely low. For patients who were diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer between 2015 and 2021, about 97% died within five years of their diagnosis.
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Clarifying the interplay between host and gut microbiota in selenium metabolism
Selenium (Se) is an essential trace mineral found in everyday dietary items, such as seafood, meat, and whole grains. Our bodies depend on it for many biological functions, from the synthesis of antioxidant enzymes to immune ...
Jun 6, 2026
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Food insecurity linked to gut microbiome changes in children
Food insecurity may leave a measurable biological signature in the gut microbiome of children, according to new research presented at ASM Microbe 2026.
Jun 6, 2026
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FDA approves first treatment for chronic hepatitis delta virus infection
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Hepcludex (bulevirtide‐gmod) injection to treat chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in adults without cirrhosis or compensated cirrhosis. Approval of Hepcludex ...
Jun 5, 2026
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Scientists recreate enterovirus infection in a new model of the human intestine
A miniaturized, biomimetic model of the human intestine has successfully reproduced long-term enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) infection, report researchers from Science Tokyo. Using this innovative platform, they shed light on how ...
Jun 4, 2026
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New post-liver transplant protocol results in 0% heavy alcohol relapse rate
In a study published in the Liver Transplantation journal, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a new proactive treatment protocol for alcohol use disorder after liver transplant resulted in a 0% heavy alcohol relapse ...
Jun 3, 2026
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2.2 million-cell atlas reveals how genes drive inflammatory bowel disease risk
Scientists have created the most detailed cell map to date showing how genetic variation influences inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), revealing the specific cells and genes that drive the disease. Published in Nature, the ...
Jun 3, 2026
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A 3D printed stent, shaped like a lily, could speed recovery after weight-loss surgery
Each year, about 250,000 Americans undergo sleeve gastrectomy, one of the most common weight-loss operations in the United States. For most patients, recovery is uneventful. But for a small share—between 1% and 3% in routine ...
Jun 3, 2026
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How culture, stress, and social life may shape gut health
Abdominal pain before an important exam, nausea during intense stress, or sudden intestinal problems following difficult life experiences—many people regard such symptoms as a temporary bodily reaction. However, a growing ...
Jun 3, 2026
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Engineered gut bacteria match fecal transplants in small C. difficile trial
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a new manufacturing platform for producing targeted mixtures of beneficial gut bacteria, an approach that could help expand access to microbiome-based ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Could a gut microbe help reduce weight regain after dieting? New study suggests it might
Losing weight is hard. Keeping it off is often even harder.
Jun 2, 2026
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Study on circulating tumor DNA shows clear benefits
After surgery for colon cancer, many patients face the question of whether follow-up chemotherapy is necessary to prevent a possible relapse. The decision is particularly difficult in so-called Stage II, the intermediate-risk ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Long-term alcohol use may affect multiple organs at the same time, researchers find
A new study by researchers at Ohio University found that long-term alcohol exposure caused widespread damage to the gut, liver, and metabolism in mice, offering new insight into how chronic alcohol use may harm the body over ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Celiac disease tied to higher risk for solid organ transplants
Celiac disease (CeD) is associated with a nearly tripled risk for needing a solid organ transplantation, according to a study published online May 28 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Jun 2, 2026
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A common food compound may hold the key to shutting down leaky gut damage
When the intestinal lining breaks down, harmful gut bacterial antigens can slip into the bloodstream alongside nutrients. This breach in the gut's protective barrier, known as "leaky gut," is more than a digestive issue—it's ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Colorectal cancer has a backup plan, and it begins when mature gut cells regain stem-like traits
In a recent study, Stevens researchers have shown how colorectal cancers can evolve from mature intestinal cells that revert to stem cells. These findings explain why colorectal cancers are so resistant to treatment and can ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening
It's increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. In fact, the growing incidence of colorectal cancer in people under age 50 helped drive the ...
Jun 1, 2026
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RAS(ON) inhibitor doubles median overall survival in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer
A shift in the way people think about and treat pancreatic cancer could be on the horizon based on positive results from the pivotal randomized Phase III RASolute 302 trial comparing daraxonrasib to chemotherapy as second-line ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Muscle loss in liver disease varies by underlying cause
Different types of liver disease are leading to distinct signatures of muscle loss, according to a new study that could help pave the way for more personalized treatments for sarcopenia in people with end-stage liver disease. ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer
A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer.
May 31, 2026
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Endocannabinoid drop links to severe acute pancreatitis, offering possible treatment target
A study led by researchers from the Respiratory and Immune Repair (REPAIR) group at the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), in collaboration with researcher Daniel Closa from IIBB-CSIC, Enrique de-Madaria from ...
May 31, 2026
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One in five patients achieve functional hepatitis B cure after 24 weeks of bepirovirsen
In an editorial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, University of Michigan Health hepatologist Anna S. Lok, M.D., hails newly announced results of the B-Well clinical trials as "a major step toward a functional ...
May 29, 2026
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Celiac disease may raise risk of heart attack, stroke and early death
People with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis have a slightly increased risk of cardiovascular disease, certain types of blood cancer, and premature death. This is shown by a large U.S. registry study led by researchers ...
May 29, 2026
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Health coaching app helpful for inflammatory bowel disease management
Integrating a mobile app with online health coaching into usual care boosts outcomes for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online April 26 in Crohn's & Colitis 360.
May 29, 2026
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