Tag Archives: bacteria

Special Issue: The Gut Microbiome

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Gastroenterology is proud to present a special issue devoted to ‘The Gut Microbiome in Health and Disease’. The human body contains over 10 times more microbial cells than human cells. This microbiome (the commensal, symbiotic, and pathogenic microorganisms that share … Continue reading →

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How Does an Antibiotic Reduce Symptoms of IBS?

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Rifaximin alters the intestinal microbiota to prevent inflammation and visceral hyperalgesia in stressed rats, according to the February issue of Gastroenterology. These findings could explain the ability of this antibiotic to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in patients. … Continue reading →

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How Can the Gut Microbiota Contribute to Liver Disease?

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Microbes that reside in colons of obese individuals produce many compounds that could contribute to development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and other complications of obesity, according to a study published in the July issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and … Continue reading →

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Could Intestinal Microbes Reduce Insulin Resistance?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

The intestinal microbiota can be manipulated to increase insulin sensitivity in people with metabolic syndrome, according to a study published in the October issue of Gastroenterology. The trillions of microorganisms that reside in the human intestine are important regulators of … Continue reading →

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Could Differences in Gut Bacteria Cause IBS?

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

The bacteria that reside in the intestines of adults and children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) differ from those of healthy adults and children, according to 2 studies in the November issue of Gastroenterology. Microorganisms account for 90% of the … Continue reading →

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H Pylori—Are They Gone Yet?

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Helicobacter pylori infection can be treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and antibiotics, but physicians need ways to determine if the bacteria are completely eradicated months later. In the May issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Luigi Gatta et al. … Continue reading →

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