Anthraquinone laxatives may produce active metabolites via gut microbiota conversion leading to melanosis coli
Gut bacteria may turn laxatives into active compounds for some
This narrative review examines the role of gut microbiota and anthraquinone biotransformation in the development of melanosis coli. The auth…
Your gut bacteria might be changing how your body processes certain laxatives, potentially contributing to a condition called melanosis coli…
Long COVID causes consistent long-term deterioration in physical functioning, vitality, fatigue, and respiratory distress
Long COVID causes lasting decline in physical function and vitality
This systematic review of 10 studies involving 1,078 patients with Long COVID identifies a consistent decline in health-related quality of l…
People with Long COVID face significant long-term struggles with fatigue, pain, and daily activities compared to healthy individuals.
Astragalus membranaceus derivatives restore immune tolerance and homeostasis in digestive system diseases
Astragalus herb shows promise for digestive diseases
This systematic review of 112 studies examines the immunomodulatory mechanisms of Astragalus membranaceus and its derivatives. The authors c…
A review of 112 studies finds Astragalus membranaceus may help restore immune balance in digestive diseases.
Lower liver-expressed TRIB1AL levels are associated with reduced liver fat and cardiovascular risk
Genetic research identifies a new target for fatty liver disease
This meta-analysis examines the role of long noncoding RNA TRIB1AL in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The …
Researchers identified a specific gene, TRIB1AL, that could be a key target for treating fatty liver and heart health issues.
Laparoscopic partial hepatectomy provides definitive diagnosis and treatment for large atypical hepatic lesions in adolescents
Surgery provides clear diagnosis for large liver growths in teens
This case report and literature review describes a 17-year-old female with an enlarging focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) lesion. The authors …
A growing liver mass in a teenager was finally identified as a specific type of growth after surgery provided a definitive diagnosis.
Infliximab may offer clinical improvement and wound reduction in non-Crohn's disease related fistulas
Infliximab shows promise for complex fistulas in prostate cancer patients
This case report and mini-review describes a 76-year-old man with prostate cancer and non-Crohn's disease related fistulas treated with infl…
A new case report suggests that the drug infliximab may help treat difficult fistulas in men with a history of prostate cancer.
Acupuncture modulates the microbiota-gut-brain axis to remodel microbial structure in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Acupuncture May Help Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms
This systematic review examines how acupuncture influences the microbiota-gut-brain axis in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. The auth…
New research suggests acupuncture may help manage irritable bowel syndrome by improving gut bacteria and balancing the gut-brain connection.
Reduced Shannon index indicates lower alpha-diversity in the gut microbiota of patients with primary biliary cholangitis
Gut Microbiota Differences Linked to Primary Biliary Cholangitis
This meta-analysis of 1,057 participants found that patients with primary biliary cholangitis have significantly lower Shannon index values …
A large review of patient data shows that people with primary biliary cholangitis have significantly lower gut bacterial diversity than heal…
Balloon-assisted ESD shows comparable outcomes to conventional ESD for colorectal polyps
Balloon-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection shows shorter procedure time in RCTs
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1449 patients found that balloon-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection (BA-ESD) and conventi…
A meta-analysis of 1,449 patients found balloon-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection had shorter procedure times in randomized trials, …
Sympathovagal imbalance correlates with IBS symptom severity and shows subtype specificity
Irritable bowel syndrome shows specific brain gut signals linked to symptom severity
This review examines neural dynamics in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. The authors synthesize evidence that reduced vagal tone with…
A review found that reduced vagal tone and relative sympathetic hyperactivity correlate with symptom severity in irritable bowel syndrome pa…
Probiotic supplementation may improve salivary buffering and reduce cariogenic bacteria
A review of six studies shows probiotics may help oral and gut health in people
This systematic review of 6 reviews suggests probiotic supplementation may improve salivary buffering capacity and plaque pH, reduce Strepto…
This review looked at six studies on probiotic supplements. Results suggest better saliva function and fewer bad mouth bacteria, though stud…
Narrative review offers a theoretical framework for personalized management of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients
New framework for personalized care in upper GI bleeding
This narrative review addresses the management of patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The authors provide a theoretical fra…
A new review offers a personalized approach to managing acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding, moving beyond one-size-fits-all care.