The effect of a microbial ecosystem therapeutic (MET-2) on recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection: a phase 1, open-label, single-group trial, The lancet
This study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02865616 FINDINGS: Between Sept 19, 2018, and Feb 28, 2020, we enrolled 19 adult patients with at least two episodes of mild to moderate C difficile infection (median age 65 years [IQR 56-67]; 12 women [63%], seven men [37%]). Recurrent C difficile infection was absent at day 40 in 15 (79%) of 19 patients after initial treatment, increasing to 18 (95%) 40 days after retreatment. No mortality associated with C difficile infection, infections associated with MET-2 treatment, or other serious adverse events were observed. The most common self-limited, mild to moderate sympt...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - April 15, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Covid symptoms: Do you have Covid-related diarrhoea? Three key warning signs to look for
SPOTTING the symptoms of coronavirus has taken a back seat amid the vaccine rollout but with countries in Europe currently engulfed in a third wave, the threat to Britain persists. Diarrhoea is associated with a "greater risk of needing hospital support", according to COVID Symptom Study app. There are three key distinguishing characteristics of COVID-19-related diarrhoea. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 5, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Covid symptoms warning: What does diarrhoea feel like for coronavirus? Signs in your poo
COVID symptoms usually include a fever, dry cough, and a loss of smell or taste. But there are also a number of other warning signs of coronavirus that you shouldn't ignore, including diarrhoea. What does diarrhoea feel like if you have Covid? These are the subtle signs in your poo after using the toilet. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 3, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Diabetes type 2 symptoms: ‘Diabetic diarrhoea’ is a warning sign - what is it?
DIABETES type 2 is a chronic condition characterised by unstable blood sugar levels. Diabetic diarrhoea is a telltale sign you have consistently high blood sugar levels. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Antidepressants could be prescribed by GPs as the new weapon in the war on Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IBS affects nine million Britons, causing agonising pain, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation - with few effective treatments available. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 27, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Covid vaccine side effects: Fever, nausea and diarrhoea are three serious side effects
COVID vaccine side effects: There are the usual side effects many report feeling after being vaccinated however, after the death of patients in Norway what are three potentially fatal side effects? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Roche receives positive CHMP opinion for Evrysdi, the first and only at home spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) treatment with proven efficacy in adults, children and infants two months and older
Basel, 26 February 2021 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended the approval of Evrysdi ™ (risdiplam) for the treatment of 5q spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in patients 2 months of age and older, with a clinical diagnosis of SMA Type 1, Type 2 or Type 3 or with one to four SMN2 copies. SMA is a leading genetic cause of death in infants and 5q SMA is the most common form of the disease . SMA causes progressive muscle weakness and atrophy, and significant unmet need remains, particularly in adults livi...
Source: Roche Media News - February 26, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Roche receives positive CHMP opinion for Evrysdi, the first and only at home spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) treatment with proven efficacy in adults, children and infants two months and older
Basel, 26 February 2021 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended the approval of Evrysdi ™ (risdiplam) for the treatment of 5q spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in patients 2 months of age and older, with a clinical diagnosis of SMA Type 1, Type 2 or Type 3 or with one to four SMN2 copies. SMA is a leading genetic cause of death in infants and 5q SMA is the most common form of the disease . SMA causes progressive muscle weakness and atrophy, and significant unmet need remains, particularly in adults livi...
Source: Roche Investor Update - February 26, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Covid: Seven symptoms should trigger virus test, study says
Fatigue, headache, sore throat and diarrhoea are also warning signs of the virus, research suggests. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 17, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TB vaccine may protect newborns against other infectious diseases
(London School of Hygiene& Tropical Medicine) The tuberculosis (TB) vaccine Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) could protect newborns against a variety of common infections, such as upper respiratory tract infections, chest infections and diarrhoea, according to a new study in Lancet Infectious Diseases. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - February 17, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Smectite promotes probiotic biofilm formation in gut for cancer immunotherapy
(Nanjing University School of Life Sciences) Orally administrating probiotics is ineffective due to the poor inhabitation of exogenous bacteria in host intestines. Chinese scientists report that smectite, a type of mineral clay and classical anti-diarrhoea drug, can promote the expansion of probiotics in the murine gut that subsequently elicits anti-tumor immune responses. Their findings suggest a novel approach to specifically enrich probiotics in the body, with high translational potential for cancer immunotherapy. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 10, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Covid new strain symptoms: The three 'unusual' signs of coronavirus you should be aware of
COVID new strain symptoms can be difficult to spot, as some of the key coronavirus signs don't necessarily make you feel ill. But there are some "unusual" symptoms that you should be aware of, including diarrhoea and unexplained headaches. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Gambia: MRCG Holds Open Day On ETVAX Study On Diarrhoea On Children
[The Point] MRC-The Gambia London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in collaboration with the government of The Gambia on Wednesday organized an open day forum on ETVAX study project dubbed 'a vaccine trial study focus on diarrhoea diseases to see the safety and efficacy of the ETEC vaccine.' (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 5, 2021 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Decision-support tool could reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for child diarrhoea
(eLife) A decision-support tool that could be accessed via mobile devices may help clinicians in lower-resource settings avoid unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for children with diarrhoea, a study published today in eLife shows. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - February 2, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Diabetes symptoms: Sign in your poo of high blood sugar - do your stools look like this?
DIABETES symptoms may include passing more urine than normal and feeling unusually tired. But you could also find your risk of high blood sugar by checking your poo after using the toilet. Diarrhoea could be caused by type 2 diabetes. Do your stools look like this? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 30, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
