Man diagnosed with cancer dismissed symptoms as heartburn | Health
John Wardman was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. (John Wardman via SWNS) By Ed Chatterton A dad of one…
New research initiative aims to predict and prevent diseases before they start
What if doctors could tell you a disease was coming years before you felt a single symptom-and stop…
Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here’s who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for | Lifestyles
WASHINGTON — Colorectal cancer is a threat not just to older adults but increasingly to young men and…
Time-restricted feeding reduces disease activity and inflammation in Crohn’s patients
A new randomized controlled study funded by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation found that time-restricted feeding-a form of…
Dietary fiber deficiency exacerbates intestinal inflammation via miR-6240-enriched gut extracellular vesicles
Magro, D. O., Sassaki, L. Y. & Chebli, J. M. F. Interaction between diet and genetics in patients…
Lori Roter fights for her life | Health
Lori Roter is a former West Islander who grew up in Montreal and now lives in Victoria, British…
DNA analysis of colorectal polyps improves diagnosis and treatment
In about 5–10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.…
Retrospective study: analysis of risk factors and construction of prediction model for pancreatic steatosis | BMC Gastroenterology
Olsen TS. Lipomatosis of the pancreas in autopsy material and its relation to age and overweight. Acta Pathol…
Gut feeling: new test and precision diet could boost health for people with IBD
A University of Alberta research team is in clinical trials to validate a tool they’ve developed to test…
Blocking CREB may prevent alcohol-related pancreatic cancer
Despite increasing evidence linking alcohol consumption to cancer, little is known about the biological mechanisms behind the association.…
Investigating the shared genetic information between serum concentration levels of liver enzymes and cholelithiasis | BMC Gastroenterology
GWAS summary data Genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics were obtained from three publicly available databases: OPEN GWAS…
Efficacy and safety of vedolizumab in elderly and younger patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis: a retrospective real-world study in China | BMC Gastroenterology
Study design and patients We retrospectively enrolled patients with UC who were undergoing VDZ therapy at the Department…