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September 15, 2020
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AI may detect CVD with the help of gut microbiome bacteria

AI may detect CVD with the help of gut microbiome bacteria

Researchers have developed a machine learning model using gut microbiome data sets for the diagnostic screening of CVD, according to findings presented at the American Heart Association Hypertension Scientific Sessions.

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June 09, 2020
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AGA does not recommend probiotics for most GI conditions

AGA does not recommend probiotics for most GI conditions

In newly issued guidelines, the American Gastroenterological Association did not recommend using probiotics for most digestive conditions.

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May 07, 2020
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Preliminary positive results seen for microbiome-based C. diff treatment

A new microbiome-based treatment for Clostridioides difficile infection showed success in reducing recurrence of the infection at 8 weeks, according to preliminary results released by the manufacturer.

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February 27, 2020
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Gut bacteria linked to PAH

Gut bacteria linked to PAH

New data published in Hypertension have shown that a unique profile of gut bacteria can predict the presence of pulmonary artery hypertension in patients with 83% accuracy.

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February 26, 2020
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Link between gut microbiota, clinical outcomes generalizable among allogeneic HSCT recipients

Link between gut microbiota, clinical outcomes generalizable among allogeneic HSCT recipients

Patterns of microbiota disruption, marked by loss of intestinal diversity and single taxa domination, appeared similar among a cohort of patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation across various centers and geographic areas, according to findings published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

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February 17, 2020
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Rise in gut microbial metabolite may elevate CHD risk

Rise in gut microbial metabolite may elevate CHD risk

Healthy women with long-term changes in plasma trimethylamine N-oxide, a choline metabolite produced from gut microbiota, had an increased risk for CHD, which may be modified by healthy dietary patterns, according to a prospective nested case-control study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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February 14, 2020
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Rebiotix completes enrollment for phase 3 trial of C. diff microbiota therapy

Investigators have completed enrollment in a phase 3 trial set to investigate RBX2660, a therapy that uses the gut microbiota to treat Clostridioides difficile infection, according to a press release issued by Rebiotix, the manufacturer.

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February 11, 2020
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‘It pays’ to check the gut microbiome in patients with cirrhosis

‘It pays’ to check the gut microbiome in patients with cirrhosis

Gut microbiota analysis was cost-effective for predicting and possibly preventing 90-day readmissions for cirrhosis, according to study results.

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February 07, 2020
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Welcome to When in Rome: Healio’s Gastro Psych Blog

Welcome to When in Rome: Healio’s Gastro Psych Blog

In an ongoing effort to keep up with the rapidly expanding field of psychogastroenterology and the latest updates on research, science and clinical practice advocacy, Healio Gastroenterology and Liver Disease proudly presents “When in Rome: Gastro Psych Blog.” This new resource aims to give practicing physicians more insight into the scientific and clinical intersection of gastroenterology and psychology.

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January 24, 2020
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Unhealthy gut microbiome may be hallmark of PCOS among teens

Unhealthy gut microbiome may be hallmark of PCOS among teens

Adolescents with obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome have an altered gut microbiome compared with girls without PCOS with a similar BMI and dietary habits, according to findings from a case-control study.

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