The gut microbiome has become one of the most researched topics in gastroenterology. However, it is not yet understood how changes to the gut microbiome affect certain malignancies, particularly colorectal cancer (CRC). Despite improvements in detection and prevention by colonoscopy and other forms of testing, CRC still has a significant effect on patient morbidity and…
Probiotics should only be recommended for specific patient populations since there is not enough evidence to support their use in the majority of digestive conditions, according to new clinical guidelines released by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and recently published in Gastroenterology.
Depression alters the structure of the gut microbiome in patients with autoimmune hepatitis and could contribute to the progression of liver cirrhosis.
Depression alters the structure of the gut microbiome in patients with autoimmune hepatitis and could contribute to the progression of liver cirrhosis.
Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) appears safe in decolonizing multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) from intestinal reservoirs in affected patients, even those who are highly immunosuppressed.
A novel rifabutin-based triple therapy (RHB-105) is effective for eradication of Helicobacter pylori, with eradication rates unaffected by resistance to clarithromycin or metronidazole.
“These positive preliminary findings represent a major step forward towards bringing an innovative, non-antibiotic option to patients that may help restore their gut microbiome,” said Per Falk, Ferring’s President and Chief Science Officer.
As a result of a decline in healthcare–associated infections, the estimated burden of Clostridioides difficile infection in the United States decreased by an adjusted 24% from 2011 through 2017.
It is thought that dysregulation of the gut microbiome could cause increased production of pro-inflammatory toxins that can predispose patients to the development of UC.
Use of a heat-inactivated form of a probiotic was associated with significant reduction in abdominal pain as well as relief of symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
