At the Focal Point, Zeng et al report on 'Successful diagnosis by capsule endoscopy of small intestinal ascariasis that had been misdiagnosed repeatedly.' giejournal.org/article/S0016-…

A 79-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with a 3-day history of hematemesis, melena, and epigastric pain. Approximately 1 day before the onset of symptoms, nonbloody vomiting had developed after she had eaten unrefrigerated food. 1/5

Infections in #cirrhosis

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Vegetarian and vegan diets are associated with ⬇️ risk of heart disease, cancer, and all-cause mortality.

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We recognize International #CeliacDisease Awareness Day by announcing that our annual special issue (online June 12) will provide new insights on the diagnosis and clinical care of patients with celiac disease.

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Fecal microbiota transplantation may be effective in treating antibiotic-associated diarrhea 💩

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Management of inflammatory bowel disease in patients with malignancy

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Since taste receptor cells (TRCs) undergo rapid turnover, maintaining neurosensory integrity (i.e., sweet taste receptors signaling to “sweet” neurons) is essential (Fig. 2, shown here). Read the full review: nej.md/4brYn6f

Adenomatous colon polyp: An abnormal growth of colonic mucosal cells (polyp) that is benign but that may, with time, develop into a malignant neoplasm.

Lactulose + rifaximin > lactulose alone for hepatic encephalopathy

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Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS)

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How does a #diet high in simple carbohydrates lead to dysbiosis?

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Plant-based diets are associated with 41% ⬇️ risk of death from all causes and 53% ⬇️ risk of death from cardiovascular disease.

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Ultraprocessed food consumption is associated with ⬆️ all-cause mortality, with the strongest effect from meat/poultry/seafood based ready-to-eat products.

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More on kiwi for #constipation 🥝

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#Probiotic Bifidobacterium longum NCC3001 improves depression scores and ⬇️ brain emotional reactivity in irritable bowel syndrome, potentially mediated by ⬆️ butyric acid.

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Mimics of inflammatory bowel disease

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Fecal microbial transplantation from donors on the UC Exclusion Diet led to a more favorable #microbiome profile and ⬇️ fecal calprotectin in patients with ulcerative colitis.

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