Gastroenterology‎ - Dec 27, 2017 Edition

December 27, 2017     Gastroenterology‎     The latest gastroenterology‎ news from News Medical

Dysfunctional gene may be cause of Crohn's disease in some patients   This holiday season, millions of people will gather at airports ready to board planes for destinations around the world. Depending on the environment at their destination, their suitcases may be filled with sunscreen and bathing suits, or heavy parkas and mittens.       GlobalData: Irritable bowel syndrome risk predominant in younger, middle-aged adults   Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic relapsing gastrointestinal disorder, and is predominant in younger and middle-aged adults. IBS gradually declines with increasing age of the population, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Angular Cheilitis causes and treatments   Angular cheilitis is a condition in which the folds of the skin at the corners of the lips become exaggerated and irritated due to the retention of moisture or loss of epithelium. This appears as redness and cracking of the skin at the angle of the mouth. It may arise from many different causes.         Acid reflux linked to cancer of respiratory and upper digestive tracts in older adults   Acid reflux was associated with cancer of the respiratory and upper digestive tracts in older adults.         Specific diets may help prevent colorectal cancer in high-risk groups   Colorectal cancer is the most prevalent malignant tumor in Spain. It is known that factors such as diet and intestinal inflammation play an important role in its occurrence, but direct links between nutrients, inflammation and colorectal cancer are poorly described.

Smartphone app can detect worsening symptoms during cancer treatments   Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy can be remotely monitored using their smartphone sensors and an algorithm that detects worsening symptoms based on objective changes in patient behavior, according to a new study from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.       Research explores benefits of gut health from several angles   Gut health is a key area of modern health research, with intensive examination of communication between our gut and our brain deemed pivotal to solving complex health and wellbeing issues.

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