Tag: Gastroenterology
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Diagnostic Dilemma: Liquid-Nitrogen Infused Cocktail Popped a Man’s Stomach Like a Balloon
Overview A startling medical case emerged from a Mexico City bar: a 34-year-old man experienced sudden, severe abdominal pain within seconds of drinking a smoky, liquid-nitrogen–infused cocktail. The dramatic onset, coupled with rapid deterioration in the emergency department, raised questions about the underlying pathophysiology, the differential diagnosis, and the most urgent management steps. This article…
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Upadacitinib Provides 1-Year Benefit for Pediatric IBD, Real-World Study Finds
Overview: Upadacitinib Shows Promising 1-Year Benefit in Pediatric IBD New findings from a real-world, single-center study suggest that upadacitinib (Rinvoq) can offer durable clinical benefits for children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) over a 12-month period. The retrospective study followed 48 pediatric patients diagnosed with Crohn’s disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC), exploring…
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Streamlined NUH hub shortens digestive treatment wait
NUH’s New Digestive Health Hub: A Seamless Path From Consultation to Surgery The National University Hospital (NUH) has unveiled the National University Centre for Digestive Health (NUCD), a facility designed to simplify and speed up the patient journey for digestive disorders. By colocating gastroenterology, hepatology, radiology, and surgical services in one hub, NUCD aims to…
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NUH’s Digestive Health Hub: Streamlining Care from Consultation to Surgery
Introducing the National University Centre for Digestive Health Singapore’s National University Hospital (NUH) has expanded its commitment to digestive care by unveiling the National University Centre for Digestive Health (NUCD). This cutting‑edge facility is designed to streamline the patient journey, connecting initial consultations directly with surgical care and specialist follow‑ups. The goal is simple: reduce…
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NUH’s Digestive Health Hub Streamlines Patient Care from Consultation to Surgery
Reimagining Digestive Care: A Seamless Path from Visit to Surgery The National University Hospital (NUH) has unveiled the National University Centre for Digestive Health (NUCD), a dedicated hub designed to streamline the full treatment pathway for digestive disorders. By consolidating multiple stages of care under one roof, NUCD aims to cut wait times, reduce patient…
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How a GI Tract Protein Neutralizes Many Bacteria
Understanding the first line of defense: mucosal proteins in the GI tract The mucosal surfaces lining our body, especially in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, host a sophisticated defense system. Among the frontline players are proteins that act quickly to neutralize microbes before they can cause inflammation or infection. One notable family involves lectins—proteins that recognize…
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Early Flagellin Response Test Promises Crohn’s Disease Prediction Before Symptoms
Breakthrough in Crohn’s disease prediction using the immune response A new blood test that measures a person’s immune reaction to flagellin, a protein on gut bacteria, is showing promise in predicting Crohn’s disease before clinical symptoms appear. Developed by a team led by Dr. Ken Croitoru, a clinician-scientist at the Lunenfeld-Taneau research institute, the test…
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Molecular Switch Discovered That Controls Water Flow in the Gut
Introduction: A shared culprit behind constipation and diarrhea Constipation and diarrhea might seem like opposite problems, but scientists say they share a common driver: how much fluid moves into and through the gut. A new study identifies a molecular switch that regulates this fluid movement, offering a fresh lens on disorders that affect millions in…
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Microbes May Spark the First Stages of Ulcerative Colitis: A New Perspective
Rethinking Ulcerative Colitis: A Microbe-Driven Beginning Ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, has long been understood through the lens of an overactive immune system or damage to the gut’s protective lining. A growing body of research, however, is shifting the focus toward the tiny inhabitants that dwell in the gut: microbes. In recent findings,…
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Understanding the Appendix: Why This Small Organ Might Matter More Than You Think
Rethinking the Appendix: From Vestige to Player in Health The appendix has long been dismissed as a useless relic. Yet growing research and clinical observations suggest that this small, narrow pouch near the junction of the small and large intestines plays a more nuanced role in our health than previously thought. Rather than a simple…