Integrative review of Epimedium flavonoids in hepatitis and cirrhosis shows preclinical promise but lacks clinical validation
Ancient Herb Shows New Promise for Liver Scarring and Hepatitis
This integrative review synthesizes data from 33 high-impact studies regarding Epimedium species and its bioactive flavonoids, icariin and i…
This research suggests a traditional herb may offer a new way to protect the liver, but more work is needed to prove it’s safe and effective…
Meta-analysis of 55 studies assesses HCV prevalence trends across Eastern Mediterranean Region populations
HCV Rates Drop in High-Risk Groups After 2015
This umbrella review synthesizes data from 55 meta-analyses evaluating hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevalence in the Eastern Mediterranean Regio…
Imagine walking into a doctor's office and feeling a knot of worry in your stomach.
IM-PAC Grading Correlates with Chronic Pancreatitis Severity on CT and MRI
New imaging scale links pancreatic changes to chronic pancreatitis severity
This retrospective observational cohort study evaluated the IM-PAC grading system in 280 abdominal CT and MRI examinations from 2023.
A new imaging scale reliably grades pancreatic shrinkage and ties it to disease severity, offering doctors a clearer picture of chronic panc…
Preoperative model predicts lateral lymph node metastasis in rectal cancer
Doctors Can Now Predict Hidden Cancer Spread in Rectal Cancer Patients
This retrospective cohort study of 64 patients with rectal cancer evaluated a preoperative clinicoradiological model to predict lateral lymp…
This new tool could help doctors decide who really needs aggressive surgery — and who doesn’t.
Observational study links metabolites, microbiota, and brain connectivity in functional dyspepsia
Your Gut’s Chemicals May Be Hacking Your Brain
This original research article is a cross-sectional observational study of 46 patients with functional dyspepsia and 30 healthy controls.
This study reveals how gut-produced chemicals may directly influence brain activity in people with chronic stomach issues.
Narrative review covers IBD, bile acid malabsorption, IBS-D, CRC, obesity, NAFLD, and sepsis-related intestinal injury
This narrative review discusses bile acid malabsorption and related digestive conditions
This narrative review examines a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, bile acid malabsorptio…
Bile acids act as powerful signaling molecules that control gut health, metabolism, and immune responses through a complex network of recept…
Narrative Review Synthesizes Evidence on Extracellular Vesicles for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and Testicular Damage
Review of stem cell vesicles for ovarian and testicular failure in lab models
This narrative review synthesizes preclinical evidence regarding extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells for conditions l…
Stem cell-derived vesicles restore fertility and hormone balance in lab models of ovarian and testicular failure without the risks of live-c…
Scoping review identifies health system components reducing avoidable IBD admissions via access and self-management support
New Model Cuts IBD Hospital Trips by Fixing Access
This scoping review synthesizes 17 included records regarding health system components for reducing unplanned Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IB…
It starts with a cramp. Then pain. A fever.
Narrative review discusses M cell manipulation limitations in inflammatory bowel disease models
Can we target gut cells without breaking the whole immune system?
This narrative review addresses challenges in selectively manipulating M cells within traditional animal models and two-dimensional culture …
Scientists are looking for ways to treat Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by focusing on specific cells in the gut lining.
Literature review synthesizes Schisandra chinensis effects on gut microbiota and metabolic pathways across multiple conditions
This Ancient Berry May Quiet Inflammation From Your Gut to Your Brain
This literature review examines the potential of Schisandra chinensis regarding gut health and metabolic regulation.
An ancient berry used for centuries may rebalance gut bacteria to calm inflammation linked to digestive issues, liver disease, diabetes, and…
Probiotics shorten hospital stay and improve gut recovery after open gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Probiotics may shorten hospital stay after gastric cancer surgery in small trial
In a single-centre randomized controlled trial of 42 patients undergoing open gastrectomy for gastric cancer, 10 days of postoperative probi…
Taking probiotics after open gastric cancer surgery may help patients leave the hospital sooner and recover their gut function faster.
FMT shifts bile acids faster than vancomycin in recurrent C. difficile infection subgroup
Study looks at bile acids and recurrent C. diff treatments
This randomized controlled trial subgroup analyzed patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection.
Treating recurrent C. diff infection with FMT shifts bile acids faster than vancomycin, restoring a healthy pattern linked to the presence o…