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Evolutionary adaptation of probiotics in the gut: selection pressures, optimization strategies, and regulatory challenges

npj Biofilms and Microbiomes
Probiotics and live bacterial therapeutics are garnering increased attention for use in human health and have the potential to revolutionise the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
Julia Leeflang, Josephine A. Wright, Daniel L. Worthley, M. Omar Din, Susan L. Woods   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Acceptance and Preference of Computed Tomographic Colonography and Colonoscopy: Results of a Nationwide Multicenter Comparative Questionnaire Survey in Japan

Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon
Objectives: To investigate patient acceptance and preference for computed tomographic colonography (CTC) over colonoscopy. Methods: Participants were recruited from a nationwide multicenter trial in Japan to assess the accuracy of CTC detection.
Takashi Kato, Kiyotaka Sasaki, Koichi Nagata, Michiaki Hirayama, Shungo Endo, Shoichi Horita   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Strategies to improve screening colonoscopy quality for the prevention of colorectal cancer [PDF]

The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
The incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer (CRC) have decreased through regular screening colonoscopy, surveillance, and endoscopic treatment. However, CRC can still be diagnosed after negative colonoscopy.
Joo Hye Song, Eun Ran Kim
doaj   +1 more source

Bowel Cleansing Protocol in Colonoscopy: Does It Affect Blood Thiamine Level?

The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy, 2020
Background: The burden of vitamin B1 or thiamine deficiency in patients undergoing digestive surgery is quite enormous. In the field of gastroenterology, pre-colonoscopy preparation might affect thiamine level.
Rabbinu Rangga Pribadi, Virly Nanda Muzellina, Marcellus Simadibrata   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Probiotic‐Based Materials as Living Therapeutics

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Recent advances in Engineered Living Materials are highlighted, integrating synthetic biology and advanced materials, with a focus on probiotic‐based therapeutics. Probiotic Living Materials hold great potential for biosensing, infection treatment, osteogenesis, wound healing, vaginal and gastrointestinal disorders, and cancer therapy. breakthroughs in
Laura Sabio, Graham J. Day, Manuel Salmeron‐Sanchez   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy and safety analysis of midazolam combined with dezocine sedation and analgesia colonoscopy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a prospective single-center open study

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2023
Objective: Colonoscopy plays an important role in the diagnosis, prognosis prediction, assessment of disease activity and severity, and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-related complications.
Yongpeng Chen, Yongpeng Chen, Yongpeng Chen, Yi Lu, Yi Lu, Yi Lu, Xueyuan Xiang, Xueyuan Xiang, Xueyuan Xiang, Liping Fu, Liping Fu, Liping Fu, Yanan Liu, Yanan Liu, Yanan Liu, Chujun Li, Chujun Li, Chujun Li, Jiachen Sun, Jiachen Sun, Jiachen Sun   +20 more
doaj   +1 more source

Patient Understanding of Benefits, Risks, and Alternatives to Screening Colonoscopy [PDF]

, 2013
While several tests and strategies are recommended for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, studies suggest that primary care providers often recommend colonoscopy without providing information about its risks or alternatives.
Barrett, Patrick R., Edenberg, Elizabeth, Imperiale, Thomas F., Meslin, Eric M., Perkins, Susan M., Schwartz, Peter H.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Forty-Year Analysis of Colonoscopic Surveillance Program for Neoplasia in Ulcerative Colitis: An Updated Overview [PDF]

, 2015
C.R.C. was funded by the Derek Willoughby Fund for Inflammatory Research. A.L.H. and T.A.G.
Ailsa L Hart, Alan Askari, Bernstein, Blackstone, Braakhuis, Brian P Saunders, Chang-Ho Ryan Choi, Connell, Connell, Eaden, Greenstein, Gui Han Lee, Hurlstone, Janindra Warusavitarne, Kiesslich, Marion, Matthew D Rutter, Morgan Moorghen, Nugent, Odze, Odze, Riddell, Rubin, Rutter, Rutter, Rutter, Siwan Thomas-Gibson, Trevor A Graham, van Schaik, van Schaik, Vieth, Wanders   +31 more
core   +1 more source

Wireless Capsule Device for Targeted and Safe Tissue Biopsy with Integrated Sensing

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This work presents a capsule device featuring a novel magnetically controlled biopsy mechanism for enhanced safety. The biopsy unit integrates a foldable linkage with dual magnets, creating a magnetic attraction–based safeguard, preventing unintended activation during locomotion. A flexible sensor provides real‐time penetration displacement sensing for
Kiyoung Kim, Jacob Katona, Jiale Chu, Boyang Xiao, Rishi Naik, Xiaoguang Dong   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Compact Planar Low‐Voltage Electroadhesion Pads for Reversible Tissue and Hydrogel Adhesion

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This work presents a planar, low‐voltage electroadhesion (LVEA) pad with reversible adhesion to tissues and anionic hydrogels at 10 V or less. On‐demand adhesion and release of a biological tissue using a single surface contact has been realized. Geometric design of the electroadhesion pad is investigated through experimental and computational methods ...
Dana Ragab, Dip Kumar Saha, Elizabeth Rendon‐Morales, Hareesh Godaba   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source