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Multiethnic GDM study points to unique gut microbiome profile
Multiethnic GDM study points to unique gut microbiome profile
05 Jun 2024 byJairia Dela Cruz

Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) share a common gut bacterial profile regardless of ethnic differences, according to a Singapore study, suggesting a role for specific gut bacteria in GDM pathophysiology.

Multiethnic GDM study points to unique gut microbiome profile
05 Jun 2024
FMT eases anxiety, sleep disturbance in postacute COVID-19 syndrome patients
FMT eases anxiety, sleep disturbance in postacute COVID-19 syndrome patients
05 Jun 2024 byStephen Padilla

Patients with postacute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS) may benefit from faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) treatment, which helps reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality, suggests a study.

FMT eases anxiety, sleep disturbance in postacute COVID-19 syndrome patients
05 Jun 2024
Blood in stool, abdominal pain could be early signs of colorectal cancer
Blood in stool, abdominal pain could be early signs of colorectal cancer
04 Jun 2024 byJairia Dela Cruz

Hematochezia and abdominal pain are strong indicators of colorectal cancer (CRC), with the likelihood of CRC increasing by up to six- and 54-fold in the presence of such symptoms, according to a meta-analysis.

Blood in stool, abdominal pain could be early signs of colorectal cancer
04 Jun 2024