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Patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer live longer if treated with pyrotinib, trial shows

Patients with HER2-positive breast cancer that has started to spread to other parts of the body survive for longer if they are treated with a new drug called pyrotinib, according to results from the longest follow-up of the PHOEBE randomized clinical trial in China.

8 Nov 2023

Blood tests can detect inflammatory bowel disease years before symptoms appear

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Aalborg University in Copenhagen have shown that changes can be detected in blood tests up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and up to three years before a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis.

7 Nov 2023

Research investigates a novel strategy for inhibiting the spread of Vibrio cholerae

Karl Klose, director of The South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (STCEID) and the Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg College of Sciences Endowed Professor, coauthored a research article with Cameron Lloyd '23, a UTSA doctoral student who graduated in August with a Ph.D. in molecular microbiology and immunology under the guidance of Klose.

7 Nov 2023

Fresh risks in ready-to-eat produce: Study reveals how common pathogens lurk in our salads

This research paper delves into the risks of contamination in ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables by enteric pathogens like E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, which can lead to foodborne illnesses. It also explores the contamination sources and plant-pathogen interactions, emphasizing the importance of improved safety measures in the food supply chain.

6 Nov 2023

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Comprehensive review unravels the complexities of long COVID, spanning pathophysiology to management strategies, and underscores the need for targeted therapies and early diagnosis.

5 Nov 2023

New treatment breakthrough: Pyrotinib combo demonstrates remarkable efficacy for HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer

The safety and efficacy of treating human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer with pyrotinib.

2 Nov 2023

Current jargon on antibiotic resistance fails to stick or scare, study finds

Researchers find that current terminology related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) fails to effectively communicate the risks to the public. The study reveals that terms like "AMR" and "antimicrobial resistance" are poorly remembered and do not evoke sufficient risk perception, highlighting the need for improved public health messaging.

29 Oct 2023

Red grape polyphenol, resveratrol: a multifaceted therapeutic powerhouse under review

The therapeutic potential of resveratrol, a red grape polyphenol.

25 Oct 2023

Dual-action drug produces shows promising results in neuroendocrine tumor trial

A drug that simultaneously strikes cancer cells' growth circuits and pipeline to the bloodstream produced encouraging results in a clinical trial involving patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors, according to a study led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators.

22 Oct 2023

Early eating habits shape celiac disease risk in young kids, study shows

This long-term study reveals that dietary patterns in the first two years of life can significantly influence the risk of developing celiac disease autoimmunity (CDA) and celiac disease in genetically predisposed children. High intake of vegetable fats and milk at 9 months reduced CDA risk, while at 24 months, certain foods like wheat and vegetable fats increased the risk, emphasizing the role of non-gluten dietary factors.

17 Oct 2023

Multidrug-resistant E.coli outcompete harmless strains to take over the gut, study reveals

Different strains of E.coli can outcompete one another to take over the gut, a new study reveals.

17 Oct 2023

Oral diabetes and obesity meds danuglipron and orforglipron show promise but have gastrointestinal drawbacks

New orally-administered GLP-1 receptor agonists danuglipron and orforglipron show promise in treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, according to a systematic review. While effective in glycemic control and weight reduction, these drugs come with gastrointestinal side effects that may lead to treatment discontinuation.

17 Oct 2023

Tirzepatide boosts weight loss in lifestyle intervention patients, but comes with a catch

In a groundbreaking 84-week-long study, researchers found that tirzepatide, a medication initially designed for treating type 2 diabetes, significantly bolstered weight loss in overweight and obese patients already on intensive lifestyle programs. While the drug showed promise in further reducing body weight and improving cardiometabolic factors, mild to moderate gastrointestinal side effects were the most common drawback.

16 Oct 2023

UNLV scientists discover way to interfere with virulence protein in Shigella

The legendary Alexander Fleming, who famously discovered penicillin, once said "never to neglect an extraordinary appearance or happening."

16 Oct 2023

Can herbal remedies, spices, and dietary fibers offer effective treatment options for children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

The positive effects and adverse reactions of spices, dietary fiber, and medicinal herbs for pediatric patients with IBS.

16 Oct 2023

Researchers identify genes that may improve success of fecal microbe transplants

Fecal microbe transplants from healthy donors can treat patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infections. However, after tens of thousands transplants, little was known about which donor strains provide long-term engraftment, and which engraft early after the transplant.

13 Oct 2023

Rare ‘flesh-eating’ bacterium spreads North as oceans warm

Debbie King barely gave it a second thought when she scraped her right shin climbing onto her friend's pontoon for a day of boating in the Gulf of Mexico on Aug. 13.

13 Oct 2023

Ketogenic diets found to slash migraine frequency and fatigue in new study

Italian researchers find that ketogenic diets not only reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines but also significantly alleviate fatigue in sufferers. The study opens new doors for alternative, diet-based therapies for chronic and high-frequency episodic migraineurs.

12 Oct 2023

Beyond the gut: Crohn's disease's oral clues for timely diagnosis

The oral manifestations of CD.

12 Oct 2023

People may experience 'long colds' after acute respiratory infections, study finds

A new study from Queen Mary University of London, published in The Lancet's EClinicalMedicine, has found that people may experience long-term symptoms - or 'long colds' - after acute respiratory infections that test negative for COVID-19.

6 Oct 2023

Diarrhea News and Research

Latest Diarrhea News and Research

Patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer live longer if treated with pyrotinib, trial shows

Blood tests can detect inflammatory bowel disease years before symptoms appear

Research investigates a novel strategy for inhibiting the spread of Vibrio cholerae

Fresh risks in ready-to-eat produce: Study reveals how common pathogens lurk in our salads

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

New treatment breakthrough: Pyrotinib combo demonstrates remarkable efficacy for HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer

Current jargon on antibiotic resistance fails to stick or scare, study finds

Red grape polyphenol, resveratrol: a multifaceted therapeutic powerhouse under review

Dual-action drug produces shows promising results in neuroendocrine tumor trial

Early eating habits shape celiac disease risk in young kids, study shows

Multidrug-resistant E.coli outcompete harmless strains to take over the gut, study reveals

Oral diabetes and obesity meds danuglipron and orforglipron show promise but have gastrointestinal drawbacks

Tirzepatide boosts weight loss in lifestyle intervention patients, but comes with a catch

UNLV scientists discover way to interfere with virulence protein in Shigella

Can herbal remedies, spices, and dietary fibers offer effective treatment options for children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Researchers identify genes that may improve success of fecal microbe transplants

Rare ‘flesh-eating’ bacterium spreads North as oceans warm

Ketogenic diets found to slash migraine frequency and fatigue in new study

Beyond the gut: Crohn's disease's oral clues for timely diagnosis

People may experience 'long colds' after acute respiratory infections, study finds

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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Diarrhea News and Research

Latest Diarrhea News and Research

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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