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viernes, 20 de marzo de 2020

Ulcerative colitis and a missing microbe in the gut

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Ulcerative colitis and a missing microbe in the gut

Ulcerative colitis is a seriously debilitating inflammatory disease of the bowel leading to crippling symptoms that can affect the quality of life severely. Researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine have found in a new study that a missing microbe could be linked to this condition. The study was published today in the latest issue of the journal Cell Host & Microbe.

			Bowel cancer on the up in England’s young adults A new study published in March 2020, in the British Journal of Surgery (BJS), shows that the number of young adults with bowel cancer is rising at an alarming rate in England.

			Is Coffee Good for the Gut? According to the scientific literature, drinking coffee is beneficial for the gut health. It helps improve bowel movement by increasing the motility of smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal tract.

	Bacterial viruses in intestinal tracts of children may play a role in stunting New research has discovered that bacteriophages found in the intestinal tracts of children may play a role in childhood stunting, a significant impediment to growth that affects 22% of children under the age of five around the world.

	Obesity linked to pancreatitis, study finds A study has found that obesity is not only implicated in chronic diseases such as diabetes, but also in sudden-onset diseases such as pancreatitis.

	Nanoparticles containing gliadin could allow celiac disease patients to eat a normal diet Celiac disease affects 0.3-2.4% of people in most countries world-wide, and approx. 2% in Finland. Celiac patients suffer from a variety of symptoms, typically intestinal complaints, such as diarrhea, but are often symptom-free.

	Gastrointestinal manifestations and fecal-oral transmission of novel coronavirus The world is bracing for the impact of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, which has now spread to over 30 countries. A better understanding of how this virus is transmitted is key to preventing its spread.