Opioid δ-receptor agonists show promise for treating IBS-like symptoms
New research suggests that δ-receptor agonists regulate intestinal motility and relieve abdominal pain in a mouse model of irritable bowel ...
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Studies reveal unique challenges faced by younger patients with colorectal cancer
Younger adults with colon cancer tend to be diagnosed at a later stage and have more aggressive types of tumors. ...
Dietary treatments outperform medications for IBS management
Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These are the findings of a study conducted ...
Study reveals molecular mechanisms of H. pylori-induced gastric carcinogenesis
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections are commonly associated with abdominal pain, bloating, and acidity. Clinical evidence suggests that infection with ...
Helicobacter pylori infection found to lower cognition among adults in the UK
In a recent study published in PLOS ONE, researchers evaluated the association between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and cognition ...
Study offers valuable insights about how young people understand chronic pain
Whether it’s headaches, abdominal pain, or unrelenting joint soreness, up to a third of young people in Australia experience chronic ...
Virtual or in person: Which kind of doctor’s visit is better, and when it matters
When the covid-19 pandemic swept the country in early 2020 and emptied doctors' offices nationwide, telemedicine was suddenly thrust into ...
Spain’s parliament paves way for menstrual cramps days off
In Spain, the parliament on Thursday cleared the way for additional days off because of menstrual cramps for women: In ...
What is the role of the pediatric gut microbiome in COVID-19?
The gut microbiome plays an active role in maintaining an individual’s health. Alteration in the gut microbial population (dysbiosis) can ...
COVID-19 may provoke IgA-associated vasculitis
In a recent case report posted to the Research Square* preprint server, scientists showed that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ...