Smart Capsule for Sampling Microbiome of GI Tract
The details of what goes on within the GI tract are still largely unknown to medical science. Bacteria come in a huge variety and the microbiome within the gut can be radically different from place to place. To better understand the bacterial composition of the human GI tract, researchers at Purdue University have developed a 3D printed ingestable capsule that can capture samples throughout the gut and safely transport these outside the body for testing.
The technology consists of a resin pill-like device that has a pH sensitive tip. When the capsule reaches an area of the gut with the appropriate pH level, the cap ...
Source: Medgadget - August 13, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Medgadget Editors Tags: GI Materials Medicine Source Type: blogs
The Future Of Food And Eating
I do not have to stress how important a role food and eating play in our lives. Food is at the base in Maslow’s hierarchy of our needs; it is essential for our survival. It shows perfectly the creativity of humankind: food exists in the richest variety of ingredients, forms, shapes, tastes and colors all over the world from the Greenlandic kiviak (dozens of small birds stuffed into a seal fermented under a rock) through the Liquid Pea Sphere of molecular gastronomy to the tagliatelle with hand-cut meat ragout from the world’s best restaurant, Osteria Francescana.
The advent of novel digital health tools will radicalise...
Source: The Medical Futurist - August 11, 2020 Category: Information Technology Authors: berci.mesko Tags: Future of Food 3d printing genomics Innovation technology GC1 sensors nutrigenomics food sensors Source Type: blogs
L. reuteri survey results
The results of my recent survey on the effects of consuming L. reuteri yogurt are in.
There were 7 questions with responses ranging from 0 to 10. Of the 84 people who provided responses, here is what they said:
My sleep is deeper and/or it is easier to fall asleep or stay asleep: 5.1
62% reported moderate improvement in sleep or better, while 13.25% reported dramatic improvement, 23% reported no improvement.
My appetite has diminished: 4.9
57.8% reported moderate reduction in appetite or more.
My skin is smoother, wrinkles less prominent: 5.3
60.7% reported moderate skin improvement or better, 13% reported dramatic improve...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 6, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Open bowel flora microbiota oxytocin probiotic reuteri sibo undoctored wheat belly Source Type: blogs
The skill doctors need to have, but haven ’t been taught
Physicians handle thousands of questions annually. We respond to inquiries from patients, their families, insurance companies, nurses, professional colleagues, pharmacies, pharmaceutical representatives, our staff, and even strangers. This is, of course, a part of our job, and it consumes a substantial amount of our time and energy. And, responding to questions is not as easy […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 4, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/michael-kirsch" rel="tag" > Michael Kirsch, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Physician Gastroenterology Source Type: blogs
The Quigley Maneuver for Ankle Fractures
Certain emergency department procedures bring us a sense of accomplishment. We cheer after a shoulder returns to its correct position from our relocation technique and smile when a laceration closes just right. Emergency department procedures can be very rewarding for providers and patients, especially during times of stress in the workplace. Sometimes, just stapling a scalp or molding the perfect splint may seem cathartic. There are days where we can only see so much abdominal and chest pain—and COVID-19.The double-person Quigley maneuver technique for an ankle fracture. Photo by Martha Roberts.This month we want to ...
Source: The Procedural Pause - August 3, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
