New global guidelines for preventing pressure ulcers and other complications in patients receiving respiratory support have now been issued. The […]
Tuberculosis: Commandeering a bacterial ‘suicide’ mechanism
The bacteria responsible for tuberculosis can be killed by a toxin they produce unless it is neutralized by an antidote […]
The involvement of the gut in Parkinson’s disease: hype or hope?
There is growing evidence that at least in some patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), the disease may begin in the […]
MRI tool watches how electrical stimulation could cure digestive disorders
More than 60 million people in the U.S. suffer from disorders in the gastrointestinal tract that could be cured by […]
European badgers’ gut bacteria may be a powerful ally in the fight against tuberculosis
What do cattle, European badgers, and gut bacteria have in common? They are all central players in a complex web […]
Immune system’s balancing act keeps bowel disease in check
Australian researchers have uncovered clues in the immune system that reveal how the balance of ‘good’ gut bacteria is maintained. […]
Stasis dermatitis and ulcers: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Stasis dermatitis is sometimes called gravitational dermatitis, venous stasis dermatitis, venous eczema, or varicose eczema. According to the National Eczema […]
From guts to glory: The evolution of gut defense
A new Nature Communications paper has journeyed to the inside of our insides, as a team from the Okinawa Institute […]
Gastric and duodenal ulcers: Differences, causes, and treatments
In this article, we look at what gastric and duodenal ulcers are and how a doctor diagnoses them. We also […]