Researchers at Nashville's Vanderbilt University Medical Center have identified a new soluble protein derived from probiotic bacteria that can protect intestinal cells from inflammation and injury, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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Mayo Clinic has developed a screening procedure that could boost testing for Lynch syndrome, a genetic disorder linked to some types of colorectal cancer, according to a report from EndoNurse.
Tamir Ben-Menachem, MD, an interventional gastroenterologist, has recently joined Summit Medical Group in Berkeley Heights, N.J., according to a medical group news release.
Here are 10 gastroenterologists who recently moved to new facilities or new positions within their organizations, according to various reports.
Jeffrey Rosen, MD, and Allen Mikhail, MD, two bariatric physicians board-certified in general surgery, have joined the Methodist Hospital ReStart Center in Merrillville, Ind., according to a Northwest Indiana Business report.
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Research presented at the general meeting of the American Society for Microbiology shows more evidence of a link between Helicobacter pylori bacteria responsible for stomach ulcers and the development of Parkinson's disease, according to a report by Medical News Today.
Colonoscopy for Dummies, a guide intended to help teach patients about what to expect when preparing for a colonoscopy, is now available for free via download.
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has announced the recognition of 30 endoscopy units for their dedication to quality and safety in endoscopy.
Mindfulness meditation can significantly reduce the severity of symptoms from irritable bowel syndrome, according to a new study reported by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.
Bacteria causing common types of gastrointestinal disease, including irritable bowel syndrome, influence brain chemistry and behavior, according to a new study released by McMaster University in Canada.