October 3, 2024 by Hubrecht Institute Proliferating tuft cells also exsit in human primary intestine tissue. Credit: Lulu Huang, Daniel Krueger / Hubrecht InstituteIntestinal tuft cells divide to make new cells when immunological cues trigger them. Additionally, in contrast to progenitor- and stem cells, tuft cells can survive severe injury such as irradiation damage, and...
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Research shows that few with abnormal protein dipstick results have albuminuria testing
October 1, 2024 by Elana Gotkine Few patients with abnormal protein dipstick results have follow-up albuminuria quantification, according to a research letter published online Oct. 1 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Noting that guidelines recommend follow-up albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR) testing if the protein dipstick test result is abnormal, Yunwen Xu, Ph.D., from the Johns...
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Phase II results suggest targeted therapy is effective for moderate to severe ulcerative coliti
September 26, 2024 by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Credit: New England Journal of Medicine (2024). DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2314076An international placebo-controlled study led by Cedars-Sinai suggests that a targeted drug therapy that was developed by researchers at Cedars-Sinai is safe and effective at helping people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis reach clinical remission. Results from the multicenter...
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Q&A: Study identifies potential new treatment for liver fibrosis
September 25, 2024 by University of Pittsburgh Microscopy image showing activated hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), indicated by red staining (left image). Inhibition of CYB1B1 reduces HSC activation (right image), which leads to reduced liver fibrosis. Credit: Tung et al., Science Translational Medicine. 16, eadk8446 (2024)New research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy sheds...
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Study: Referral to hepatology is lower in patients with excessive alcohol use who have mental health disorders
September 23, 2024 by Research Society on Alcoholism Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who are at risk of advanced liver disease are less likely to be referred for liver evaluation and care if they present primarily with alcohol-related mental health issues or a mental health diagnosis, according to a study of...
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Scientists discover proteins in meat, milk and other foods suppress gut tumors
September 18, 2024 by RIKEN When protein antigens are injected into the small intestine of wild-type mice, they are passed to dendritic cells in the Peyer’s patches; similar experiments in M-cell-deficient mice result in fewer dendritic cells receiving the protein antigen. Credit: RIKENResearchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative medical sciences...
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Thanks to Reddit, a new diagnosis is bubbling up across the nation
September 11, 2024 by Rae Ellen Bichell, KFF Health News Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a video posted to Reddit this summer, Lucie Rosenthal’s face starts focused and uncertain, looking intently into the camera, before it happens. She releases a succinct, croak-like belch. Then, it’s wide-eyed surprise, followed by rollicking laughter. “I got it!” the Denver...
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Ruling out other conditions needed with suspected interstitial cystitis
September 4, 2024 by Lori Solomon Efforts to rule out bladder tumors and tuberculosis are still essential in the follow-up of patients with suspected interstitial cystitis (IC), according to a study published online Aug. 11 in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. Hyun Ju Jeong, from the Seoul National University College of Medicine in...
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Study reveals how antibiotics contribute to inflammatory bowel disease risk
September 11, 2024 by Bar-Ilan University Artistic interpretation of the study. The pipe represents the intestine, with antibiotics blocking the flow of mucus. Credit: DrawImpacts/Bar-Ilan University In a study published in Science Advances, Dr. Shai Bel and his research team at the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine of Bar-Ilan University have uncovered crucial insights into how...
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Headache After Drinking Red Wine? This Could Be Why
Perspective > Medscape > Impact Factor with F. Perry WilsonCOMMENTARY F. Perry Wilson, MD, MSCE Disclosures November 20, 2023 This transcript has been edited for clarity. Welcome to Impact Factor, your weekly dose of commentary on a new medical study. I’m Dr F. Perry Wilson of the Yale School of Medicine. Robert Louis Stevenson famously...