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FMT offers no weight loss benefits in individuals with obesity
For individuals with obesity who are scheduled to undergo bariatric surgery, faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from a lean donor does not appear to help reduce weight before or after the procedure, according to a study.
FMT offers no weight loss benefits in individuals with obesity
22 Dec 2022Bepirovirsen shows promise in controlling chronic HBV infection
Weekly bepirovirsen treatment may help reduce HBsAg* and hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA levels in patients with chronic HBV infection, the phase IIb B-Clear study showed.
Bepirovirsen shows promise in controlling chronic HBV infection
19 Dec 2022Noninvasive approach useful for detecting postoperative recurrence in Crohn’s disease
A noninvasive diagnostic approach that combines bowel ultrasound and faecal calprotectin test appears to be reliable for detecting disease recurrence in Crohn’s disease (CD) patients who have undergone ileo-cecal resection, according to a study.
Noninvasive approach useful for detecting postoperative recurrence in Crohn’s disease
17 Dec 2022Lifestyle modification may lower inflammatory bowel disease burden
Adherence to an overall healthy lifestyle appears to prevent a substantial proportion of inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, as reported in a study.
Lifestyle modification may lower inflammatory bowel disease burden
16 Dec 2022Uric acid not linked to major depressive disorder
There appears to be no significant association between serum uric acid (SUA) and major depressive disorder (MDD), suggest the results of a meta-analysis and two-sample bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) study.