• Microbiome: what role does it play in depression and its treatment?

    New studies link the gut microbiome to depressive disorders. This may result in a new therapeutic approach for affective disorder treatments.

  • Updates on coeliac disease diagnosis in children

    A free, online decision-making algorithm helps physicians with diagnosis, evaluation and treatment for coeliac disease management in pediatrics.

  • Is the long-term use of PPIs problematic?

    A long-term study of 20,000 people with type 2 diabetes reported that long-term use of PPIs is associated with increased cardiovascular and mortality risks.

  • Malnutrition in cancer patients increases risk of surgery

    Tumour patients often suffer from malnutrition, as gastric cancers drain nutritional supplies. Research on this was limited until a new large-scale global study.

  • Localised colon cancer: better outcomes with neoadjuvant chemotherapy

    There was little data on whether neoadjuvant chemotherapy benefitted in advanced but localised colon cancer. This changed due to a recently published study.

  • Oxidative stress in sleep deprivation: probiotics can help

    Many people suffer from lack of sleep or sleep deprivation. The resulting oxidative stress can have a cell-damaging effect. A recent study tested probiotics' role for this.

  • Errors in colonoscopy and how to avoid them

    Colonoscopy is complex, and endoscopy errors can occur. Targeted consideration of technical and non-technical skills can reduce avoidable errors and increase patient safety.

  • TACE: Transarterial chemoembolisation for hepatocellular carcinoma

    Local interventional procedures are being used in primary and secondary liver tumours. How does transarterial chemoembolisation work in HCC?

  • Therapy-resistant liver metastases in colorectal carcinoma: DEBIRI can help

    Researchers investigated whether drug-eluting beads loaded with irinotecan (DEBIRI), and continuously release it, lead to improved therapy success.

  • Endoscopic submucosal dissection leaves its mark in Europe

    The ESD technique, which originated in Japan, is being introduced in Europe. This work of medical goldsmiths has precise indications.

  • Fecal hemoglobin concentration: more than just a screening tool

    The fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is used as standard for screening colorectal carcinoma. But even a below benchmark result has clinical relevance.

  • Kiwi helps to effectively relieve constipation

    Consuming two green kiwis per day effectively helps against constipation and improves gastrointestinal issues, according to a recent study.

  • Don't be afraid of statins, they work better than dietary supplements

    Although statins are effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, many fear their side effects and take dietary supplements. A study shows that this approach is not beneficial.

  • Refractory coeliac disease: New updates on disease management

    Diagnosis and therapy of refractory coeliac disease is hotly debated. The AGA has commissioned an update of recommendations for action.

  • Good vibes only: Vibrations against constipation

    Chronic constipation patients are dissatisfied with QoL and conventional intervention results. But there's a new treatment concept: a vibrating capsule.

  • Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases and the desire to have children - are they compatible?

    IBD patients may hesitate to have children over pregnancy and childbirth concerns, but good planning can lessen hurdles.

  • Pancreatic carcinoma as a mitochondrial disease

    A gene signature for mitochondrial dysfunction is associated with aggressive tumour subtypes, treatment resistance and low survival rates.

  • Berberine: Its effects on stomach and liver cancer

    Berberine, naturally present in some plants, counteracts inflammatory processes. A study review addresses if it has an effect on stomach and liver cancer.

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