Also known as mini-guts, these cultures are a laboratory model of the human gastrointestinal tract that recapitulates its cellular complexity, diversity and physiology. Human enteroids mimic ...

To preserve good health and functioning in older age, preventative public health measures aimed at reducing lower respiratory tract infections among older adults should be prioritized. Lower ...

but can encompass the entire gastrointestinal tract, including all structures and organs from the mouth to the anus. The gastrointestinal system has a vital role in digestion, which is under ...

Infectious diarrhea is caused by direct infection of the gastrointestinal tract by such organisms as rotavirus or salmonella. Very little consideration is usually given to diarrhea in patients ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common ... Consuming probiotics has been linked to many things, from improved digestive health to enhanced immune function. Some studies have shown ...

Bacterial skin infections can happen when bacteria enter the body due to a break in the skin. Different types of skin infections include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), impetigo, ...

17, 2024 — A new study shows how one kind of bacteria, Vibrio cholerae, triggers painful intestinal contractions by activating the immune system. The research also finds a more general ...

found that paracetamol use was linked to a 24 percent and 36 percent increase in the risk of peptic ulcer bleeding (bleeding due to an ulcer in the digestive tract) and lower gastrointestinal ...

Despite being commonly recommended for treating mild to moderate pain, fever, and osteoarthritis, paracetamol has been linked to increased risks of gastrointestinal, heart, and kidney complications. A ...

Diagnosing and treating the UTI may help prevent serious complications. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause different symptoms in older adults than in younger people. Neurological symptoms ...