Psychotherapy for gut disease have long-term benefits
While doctors have known for some time that psychological therapy can reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome -- a gastrointestinal disorder -- in the short term, a new study has found that the benefits can extend up to one year after the completion of the therapy.
Jan 04, 2016, 13:26 PM ISTMeditation can reduce depression in people with gut disease
Anxiety, depression, and decreased quality of life are common in patients with IBD.
Nov 07, 2015, 13:17 PM ISTDogs with missing gut lining treated with lab-grown 3D intestine
In a major advancement towards an implantable replacement intestine for humans suffering from devastating gut diseases, researchers have successfully grown healthy intestine atop a 3-D scaffold that can function well in a living organism.
Oct 09, 2015, 15:47 PM ISTNovel protein that protects against gut diseases
Japanese researchers have demonstrated the role of a protein in preventing inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Sep 26, 2015, 11:30 AM IST