Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) — produced in the colon by bacterial fermentation of dietary carbohydrates — have considerable cytoprotective properties, although the mechanisms behind this phenomenon ...

The colonic mucosal barrier is essential for maintaining digestive health, protecting against pathogens, and preventing inflammation. The Notch signaling pathway is implicated in these processes, as ...

A colonoscopy technique involving repeat intubation of the sigmoid colon significantly improves detection of adenomas compared with conventional colonoscopy evaluations, new research showed. “After ...

Amebic Colitis is caused by the anaerobic parasitic amoebozoan Entameba histolytica. This bacterium infects the mucosa in the colon and accounts for 100,000 deaths annually. The parasite infects 10% ...

Ethosuximide was not superior to placebo for the treatment of abdominal pain in adults with irritable bowel syndrome. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Previous research suggested that increased ...

In a recent study published in the Nutrients journal, researchers in the United States investigated the association between caffeine, coffee consumption, and the colonic microbiome. Study: The ...

Smoking affects the immune system of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by modulating gut metabolite profiles and mucosal microbiota, potentially explaining why smoking is harmful in Crohn ...