Many humans cannot tolerate cow's milk, yet the dairy industry is huge. Prof. Renneberg shares memories and histories about lactose intolerance.
Meditation is a millennia-old practice for training the mind and body. It also has a positive effect on physical and mental health. But what is the reason for this?
For a successful polypectomy, a good colonoscopy is the key. The procedure should only require one colonoscopy, but many undergo several. Improvement is much needed.
New studies link the gut microbiome to depressive disorders. This may result in a new therapeutic approach for affective disorder treatments.
A free, online decision-making algorithm helps physicians with diagnosis, evaluation and treatment for coeliac disease management in pediatrics.
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.
Tumour patients often suffer from malnutrition, as gastric cancers drain nutritional supplies. Research on this was limited until a new large-scale global study.
There was little data on whether neoadjuvant chemotherapy benefitted in advanced but localised colon cancer. This changed due to a recently published study.
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.
Colonoscopy is complex, and endoscopy errors can occur. Targeted consideration of technical and non-technical skills can reduce avoidable errors and increase patient safety.
Local interventional procedures are being used in primary and secondary liver tumours. How does transarterial chemoembolisation work in HCC?
Researchers investigated whether drug-eluting beads loaded with irinotecan (DEBIRI), and continuously release it, lead to improved therapy success.
The ESD technique, which originated in Japan, is being introduced in Europe. This work of medical goldsmiths has precise indications.
The fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is used as standard for screening colorectal carcinoma. But even a below benchmark result has clinical relevance.
Consuming two green kiwis per day effectively helps against constipation and improves gastrointestinal issues, according to a recent study.
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.
Diagnosis and therapy of refractory coeliac disease is hotly debated. The AGA has commissioned an update of recommendations for action.
Chronic constipation patients are dissatisfied with QoL and conventional intervention results. But there's a new treatment concept: a vibrating capsule.
IBD patients may hesitate to have children over pregnancy and childbirth concerns, but good planning can lessen hurdles.
A gene signature for mitochondrial dysfunction is associated with aggressive tumour subtypes, treatment resistance and low survival rates.