Daily Archives: December 7, 2018

Specific Bacteria and Metabolites Associated with Response to Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) can induce remission in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). In a randomized, controlled trial of FMT in patients with active UC, we aimed to identify bacterial taxonomic and functional factors associated with r… Continue reading →

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Large-scale Genome-wide Association Study of East Asians Identifies Loci Associated With Risk for Colorectal Cancer

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

In a study of more than 60,000 East Asian descendants, 13 new genetic loci were discovered that are associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Continue reading →

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No Association Between Pseudopolyps and Colorectal Neoplasia in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

Patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) who have post-inflammatory polyps (PIPs) have an increased risk of colorectal neoplasia (CRN). European guidelines propose that patients with PIPs receive more frequent surveillance colonoscopies, despite… Continue reading →

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