Going from ulcers to cancer Aug 24, 2008
Helicobacter pylori is a bacterial strain that can infect the human stomach and induce inflammation, ulcers, and potentially even stomach cancer ... From the JBC article: "Regulation of the Helicobacter pylori cellular receptor Decay-accelerating Factor" by Daniel O'Brien, Judith Romero-Gallo, Barbara G. Schneider, Rupesh Chaturvedi, Alberto Delgado, Elizabeth J. Harris, Uma Krishna, Seth R. Ogden, Dawn A. Israel, Keith T. Wilson, and Richard M. Peek Jr. (EurekAlert!)
Science: Save the Helicobacter Aug 22, 2008
Helicobacter pylori has a reputation for causing ulcers and cancer ... With Helicobacter pylori, so-called because of its twisty-turny shape, and famous for causing stomach ulcers and gastric cancer, the reaction would probably be good riddance. (The Economist)
Chewing Gum Associated With Enhanced Bowel Recovery After Colon Surgery Aug 20, 2008
19, 2004) The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (a type of bacteria associated with gastrointestinal disorders) is high among patients about to undergo weight loss surgery, and treatment to eradicate the. . (Science Daily)
New Evidence On Benefits Of Breast Feeding Aug 13, 2008
Previous studies by others have shown that these proteins can block certain receptors in the GI tract that are the main attachment sites for E. coli, Helicobacter pylori and other disease-causing microbes, thereby preventing infection. By contrast, since cow's milk lacks these protein variants, it may not offer the same disease protection, the researchers say. (Science Daily)
Eradicating Gut Bacteria Improves Stomach Cancer Outcomes Aug 2, 2008
THURSDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) -- In patients who've had surgery for stomach cancer, removing Helicobacter pylori bacteria from the stomach greatly reduces the risk of cancer recurrence, a Japanese study finds. Almost all stomach cancers not related to the heart develop from H. pylori, which has been classified as a group I carcinogen for stomach cancer by the World Health Organization, according to background information in the study. (MEDLINEplus)
Stomach bug treatment for cancer Aug 1, 2008
Helicobacter pylori, proved to be the cause of most stomach ulcers, has also been linked with stomach cancer. In a study of 550 people who had stomach cancer surgery, antibiotics which killed the bug cut the risk of a second cancer developing by two-thirds. (BBC News -- Health)
Eradicating Bacteria After Surgery Stops Return of Stomach Cancer In Study Aug 1, 2008
While scientists have known that removing the germ called Helicobacter pylori in laboratory animals can stave off malignancies, screening for the bacteria and treating it in people to prevent gastric cancer isn't generally accepted, the study said. About 21,500 cases will be diagnosed in the United States this year, according to the , and 10,880 will die. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Vital Signs: Bacteria may reduce asthma rates in children Jul 30, 2008
Their study, to appear Aug. 15 in The Journal of Infectious Diseases, does not prove that the microflora, Helicobacter pylori, help protect children from asthma. It may be that asthmatics do not host the bacteria for other reasons. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Children: Bacteria Linked to Lower Asthma Rates Jul 29, 2008
Their study, to appear on Aug. 15 in The Journal of Infectious Diseases, does not prove that the microflora, Helicobacter pylori, actually help protect children from asthma. It may be that asthmatics do not host the bacteria for other reasons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Primary Sensor That Detects Stomach Viruses Discovered Jul 23, 2008
25, 2006) Researchers in Italy have demonstrated how Helicobacter pylori triggers the first step of cancer development in cells of the gastric mucosa. Scientists of the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches. (Science Daily)
Predicting Outcomes For Stomach Cancer Patients Jul 21, 2008
Stomach cancers of both types are often triggered by a chronic infection brought on by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a common bacterium that causes stomach inflammation and ulcers. Surgery is the most common treatment for stomach cancer and can include partial or full removal of the stomach. (Science Daily)
Gut bug link in childhood asthma: study Jul 19, 2008
And it has nothing to do with the presence of vermin, environmental contaminants and foods and everything to do with the absence of a gut bug: Helicobacter pylori, the bacterium that causes ulcers. "Our findings suggest that absence of H. pylori may be one explanation for the increased risk of childhood asthma," says Yu Chen, an epidemiologist with New York University and the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centre in New York City. (The Australian)
Gut Reaction: An Ulcer-Causing Bug May Also Help Prevent Asthma Jul 18, 2008
Researchers at the New York University (N.Y.U.) Langone Medical Center have found that a lack of Helicobacter pylori a microbe that thrives in the human stomach may be linked to and other. They report in that children ages three to 13 years were 59 percent less likely to have asthma and 69 percent less likely to have and other childhood if they tested positive for the bacterium. (Scientific American)
Stomach Germ May Protect Against Asthma Jul 17, 2008
TUESDAY, July 15 (HealthDay News) -- A stomach bacterium called Helicobacter pylori may reduce a child's risk of developing asthma by as much as 50 percent, a new study suggests. H. pylori has been present in the human stomach probably since humans were humans. (MEDLINEplus)
Even mummies can have ulcers Jul 16, 2008
Remnants of bacterium Helicobacter pylori discovered in gastric tissue ... Remnants of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori were discovered in gastric tissue from , human remains believed to predate Columbus' discovery of the New World. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Mexican mummy solves gut bug riddle Jul 16, 2008
Presence of Helicobacter pylori in a Mexican Pre-Columbian Mummies ... Recent studies showed that Helicobacter pylori existed in the New World prior to the arrival of Columbus ... The purpose of the present study was to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori in pre-Columbian mummies from Northern Mexico. (BioMed Central)
700-year-old Mexican Mummy With Tummy Ache Jul 15, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 15, 2008) Remnants of the bacterium that causes stomach ulcers, Helicobacter pylori, (H. pylori) have been discovered in gastric tissue from North American mummies ... 30, 2007) A new study suggests that previous estimates of the risk of gastric cancer following infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori may be too low ... (May 27, 2008) Researchers have examined the inflammatory response induced by macrophages that may contribute to the development of gastritis during... (Science Daily)
Ulcer-Causing Bug in Adults May Cut Risk of Asthma in Children, Study Says Jul 15, 2008
Children ages 3 to 13 infected with Helicobacter pylori were less than half as likely to have asthma as those who didn't test positive for the bacteria, according to the study in the. They were also less likely to have signs of allergies, hay fever and wheezing. (Bloomberg -- US)
Stomach bug appears to protect kids from asthma, says NYU study Jul 15, 2008
Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that has co-existed with humans for at least 50,000 years, may lead to peptic ulcers and stomach cancer. Yet, kids between the ages of 3 and 13 are nearly 59 percent less likely to have asthma if they carry the bug, the researchers report. (EurekAlert!)
New pathogen from pigs' stomach ulcers Jun 9, 2008
The bacterium that commonly causes stomach ulcers in humans is called Helicobacter pylori ... Genetic analysis revealed that it is a new species related to the common stomach ulcer bacterium Helicobacter pylori. (EurekAlert!)
Link Between Inflammation, Cancer Confirmed Jun 4, 2008
Inflammation caused by infectious agents such as Helicobacter pylori and Hepatitis C is known to increase the risk of stomach and liver cancers, respectively ... (May 2, 2008) Based on research using a new mouse model of gastritis and stomach cancer, researchers say that prompt treatment of Helicobacter pylori infections reverses damage to the lining of the stomach that. (Science Daily)
Chronic Stomach Inflammation Boosts Cancer Risk Jun 3, 2008
Researchers have long known that inflammation caused by infectious agents, such as Helicobacter pylori and hepatitis C, produces cytokines -- chemicals that can foster cancerous cell proliferation and suppress cell death. This increases the risk of stomach and liver cancers. (Health-Finder)
Novel Toxin Receptor Discovered For Ulcer-causing Stomach Pathogen May 29, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 28, 2008) Helicobacter pylori is one tough bug ... (May 15, 2008) The bacterium Helicobacter pylori infects various parts of the stomach and small intestine, and chronic infection with H. pylori can cause stomach cancer ... (May 6, 2006) Scientists have determined that decay-accelerating factor (DAF), a protein found in epithelial cells in the stomach, acts as a receptor for the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. (Science Daily)
Immune Cells May Induce Gastritis During H. Pylori Infection May 28, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 27, 2008) For the first time researchers from Australia and The Netherlands examine the inflammatory response induced by macrophages that may contribute to the development of gastritis during Helicobacter pylori infection in mice. See also. (Science Daily)
Personal Health: Red flags for hereditary cancers May 28, 2008
This is true even if the carcinogen is environmental, like tobacco smoke or radon, or if the cause is viral, like Helicobacter pylori or Herpes papilloma virus. Carcinogenic agents induce cancer by causing genetic mutations that allow cells to escape normal biological controls. (International Herald Tribune)
Treating Stomach Infection May Cut Cancer Risk May 28, 2008
Stomach infection with a bug called Helicobacter pylori is common in humans. It's known to cause stomach ulcers, and in some people it can eventually lead to gastric cancer. (Newsmax)
The Emerging Role Of Infection In Alzheimer's Disease May 26, 2008
For example, stomach ulcers are caused by Helicobacter pylori, chronic lung disease in newborns and chronic asthma in adults are both caused by Mycoplasmas and Chlamydia pneumonia, while some other pathogens have been associated with atherosclerosis ... (May 23, 2008) Researchers have examined the inflammatory response induced by macrophages that may contribute to the development of gastritis during Helicobacter pylori infection in mice ... (May 15, 2008) The bacterium Helicobacter pylori... (Science Daily)
MOA of Tetracycline Antibiotics May 24, 2008
It also is used for urinary tract infections (UTIs), Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus, chancroid, cholera, brucellosis, anthrax, syphilis, lyme disease, acne and may be used in concomitantly with other medications against Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria associated with stomach ulcers. Pros & Cons of Tetracyclines. (Suite101.com)
Researchers explore the emerging role of infection in Alzheimer's disease May 23, 2008
For example, stomach ulcers are caused by Helicobacter pylori, chronic lung disease in newborns and chronic asthma in adults are both caused by Mycoplasmas and Chlamydia pneumonia, while some other pathogens have been associated with atherosclerosis. The realization that pathogens can produce slowly progressive chronic diseases has opened new lines of research into Alzheimers disease. (EurekAlert!)
Tips from the Journals of the American Society for Microbiology May 23, 2008
For the first time researchers from Australia and The Netherlands examine the inflammatory response induced by macrophages that may contribute to the development of gastritis during Helicobacter pylori infection in mice ... Macrophages are mediators of gastritis in acute Helicobacter pylori infection in C57BL/6 mice. (EurekAlert!)
Treating bacteria that cause ulcers may also stop tumors May 12, 2008
STOMACH CANCER Treating Helicobacter pylori - the bacterium notorious for causing ulcers in the stomach - probably helps prevent gastric cancer, new research suggests ... BOTTOM LINE: Treating the stomach bug Helicobacter pylori might prevent the development of gastric cancer. (Boston Globe)
Nitrates In Vegetables Protect Against Gastric Ulcers, Study Shows May 10, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 9, 2008) Fruits and vegetables that are rich in nitrates protect the stomach from damage. This takes place through conversion of nitrates into nitrites by the bacteria in the oral cavity and subsequent transformation into biologically active nitric oxide in the stomach. (Science Daily)
Lab In A Drop: Pocket-sized PCR Rapid Test Including Sample Preparation May 8, 2008
30, 2008) Scientists have determined that a gastric juice polymerase chain reaction test for the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection has greater sensitivity compared to histology when commonly used. . (Science Daily)
Treating Stomach Infection Early Protects against Cancer May 6, 2008
The findings should put a stop to any questions about whether, and when, antibiotic treatment of Helicobacter pylori can reduce or eliminate the risk of developing stomach cancer. "We concluded that H. pylori eradication prevented gastric cancer to the greatest extent when antibiotics were given at an early point of infection, but that eradication therapy given at a later point also delayed the development of severe lesions that can lead to cancer," study author James G. Fox, director of the... (MEDLINEplus)
Early Treatment Of Stomach Infection May Prevent Cancer May 3, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 2, 2008) Based on research using a new mouse model of gastritis and stomach cancer, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say that prompt treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections reverses damage to the lining of the stomach that can lead to cancer ... 18, 2006) The bacteria Helicobacter pylori substantially increase the risk of cancer in the lower stomach, but it may decrease the risk of cancer near the junction between the esophagus... (Science Daily)
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Apr 19, 2008
g., nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. These causes do not comprise a complete list but do represent common causes. (Suite101.com)
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Apr 9, 2008
Extreme Morning Sickness Can Cause Dehydration, Malnutrition. It can result in dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and malnutrition. (Suite101.com)
Gastric Acid May Help Protect Against Foodborne Diseases Feb 27, 2008
30, 2007) A new study suggests that previous estimates of the risk of gastric cancer following infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori may be too low ... (May 6, 2006) Scientists have determined that decay-accelerating factor (DAF), a protein found in epithelial cells in the stomach, acts as a receptor for the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. (Science Daily)
Bacterial 'battle for survival' leads to new antibiotic Feb 27, 2008
The antibiotic holds promise for treatment of Helicobacter pylori, which causes stomach ulcers in humans ... It proved effective against many other strains of bacteria, most notably Helicobacter pylori. (EurekAlert!)
What we doDr John Holton talks about his work as a microbiologist Feb 23, 2008
I also have a particular interest in Helicobacter pylori, the bacterium which causes stomach ulcers and cancer, for which I have developed a diagnostic test. WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON CONDITION. (BBC News -- Health)
Ancient Impact Seen In Modern European Diversity Feb 22, 2008
16, 2007) When man made his way out of Africa some 60,000 years ago to populate the world, he was not alone: He was accompanied by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which causes gastritis in many people. . (Science Daily)
Medical team targeting stomach cancer in North Feb 12, 2008
No one knows exactly why, but the likely culprit is the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which is endemic in the North ... Helicobacter pylori is a spiral-shaped bacterium that lives in the stomach and duodenum (a section of intestine just below the stomach). (Globe and Mail)
Moms pre-chewing food gave HIV to kids Feb 8, 2008
Previous studies have linked pre-chewing to the spread of other infections including Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria that causes stomach ailments, and streptococcal pharyngitis, which triggers sore throat. That research, too, is preliminary and needs to be confirmed, CDC officials said. (FOX 11, AZ)
Jury deliberating in tie plant lawsuit Feb 8, 2008
During closing arguments, Faust s attorney disputed BNSF assertions that her cancer was caused by her half-pack-a-day smoking habit and Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria that causes stomach ailments. Jared Woodfill said up to half of Americans have the bacteria but only a small percentage have stomach cancer, and that no studies show that the bacteria or cigarettes cause stomach cancer. (Brenham Banner, TX)
No verdict in cancer lawsuit Feb 8, 2008
BNSF attorneys maintain her cancer was caused by her half-pack-a-day smoking habit and Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that causes stomach ailments. Jurors first must decide whether BNSF's negligence caused Faust's cancer. (Houston Chronicle)
Consuming Extra Virgin Olive Oil Helps To Combat Degenerative Diseases Such As Cancer, Study Suggests Jan 22, 2008
14, 2007) Already fabled for an array of health benefits, extra virgin olive oil -- a centerpiece of the Mediterranean Diet -- may have a new role in helping to prevent and treat Helicobacter pylori (H.. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Meridian Bioscience keeps good times rolling in 1Q Jan 22, 2008
John Kraeutler, president and chief operating officer, said in a news release that growth was led by the company's tests for the hospital-acquired infection clostridium difficile; helicobacter pylori, which causes peptic ulcer disease; and toxogenic E. coli. During the quarter, Meridian also introduced two rapid tests for upper respiratory infections: TRU Flu and TRU RSV.. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Girls employ secret lingo to fool the guys Jan 20, 2008
A patient who grumbles and whines constantly, for example, is referred to as pirori-kin (Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria that irritates the stomach lining). A patient in serious or critical condition, meanwhile, is described as teiku hiko (flying low). (News on Japan, Japan)
Gastric Cancer Survivors Should Be Aware Of Osteoporosis Jan 18, 2008
30, 2007) A new study suggests that previous estimates of the risk of gastric cancer following infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori may be too low ... 30, 2007) Helicobacter pylori can inhibit intercellular communication of cultured gastric cells ... 18, 2006) The bacteria Helicobacter pylori substantially increase the risk of cancer in the lower stomach, but it may decrease the risk of cancer near the junction between the esophagus and the stomach. (Science Daily)
Cranberries Help Combat Urinary Tract Infections In Women, Researcher Finds Jan 15, 2008
14, 2008) Cranberry juice, long dissed as a mere folk remedy for relieving urinary tract infections in women, is finally getting some respect. Itzhak Ofek, a researcher at Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine, the world now knows that science supports the folklore. (Science Daily)
Cranberries Are Miracle Cure For Women Jan 11, 2008
Cranberry helped reduce the load of this bacteria, Helicobacter pylori, in the gut. In combination with antibiotics, it reduced repeat ulcers from approximately 15 percent to about 5 percent. (Newsmax)
Developing countries spur worldwide cancer deaths Dec 25, 2007
The Helicobacter pylori bacteria causes stomach cancer, human papillomavirus causes cervical cancer and hepatitis can cause liver cancer. (Agencies). (Xinhuanet, China)
Why Don't We Get Cancer All The Time? Dec 22, 2007
30, 2007) Helicobacter pylori can inhibit intercellular communication of cultured gastric cells. This finding provides a new direction to illuminate the molecular mechanism of the worldwide infectious. (Science Daily)
ASGE offers guidelines on endoscopic treatment of dyspepsia Dec 22, 2007
Patients with dyspepsia who are younger than age 50 and without alarm features are commonly evaluated by one of three methods: noninvasive testing for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), with subsequent treatment if positive (the test-and-treat approach), a trial of acid suppression or an initial endoscopy. In many patients with dyspepsia who have peptic ulcer disease, H. pylori infection will be present. (EurekAlert!)
Report sees 7.6 million global 2007 cancer deaths Dec 17, 2007
The Helicobacter pylori bacteria causes stomach cancer, human papillomavirus causes cervical cancer and hepatitis can cause liver cancer. Among men, the three most commonly diagnosed cancers are prostate, lung and colorectal cancer in developed countries and lung, stomach and liver cancer in developing countries. (Guardian Unlimited)
Excess sun may lower risk of a uterine cancer Nov 29, 2007
They found two that were effective against the ulcer bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, and eight others that worked as blood thinners. Their report appears in the October issue of The Journal of Natural Products. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Playing doctors and nurses Nov 25, 2007
Nearly 30 years on, pregnancy test sticks are commonplace, as are home tests for stomach ulcers (or rather the bacteria that can cause them, Helicobacter pylori), diabetes, allergies and sundry STDs, as well as more obscure conditions such as bowel polyps. It's a booming industry. (Guardian Unlimited)
County meeting brings together those likely to see MSRA infection Nov 17, 2007
"There are much worse bacterias: Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VREF) which can infect many different parts of your body; multidrug resistant tuberculosis; Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), which causes peptic ulcers, and the ever-popular flesh-eating disease necrotizing fasciitis, a bacterial infection that destroys tissue and can cause death within 12 to 24 hours. But scary stories aside, common sense remains the largest weapon in Dr. Ramani's prevention arsenal. "This is clearly... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
'Dragon's Blood' Quenches Stomach Ulcer Bacteria Nov 13, 2007
The scientists tested the compounds' effects on Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), the bacteria known to cause most cases of stomach ulcers and gastritis ... The article "Anti-Helicobacter pylori and thrombin Inhibitory Components from Chinese Dragon's Blood, Dracaena cochinchinensis" is scheduled for publication in the Journal of Natural Products ... Helicobacter pylori has been. (Science Daily)
Close Relationship Between H. Pylori And Gastric Cancer Suggested Oct 31, 2007
As a definite carcinogen, the role of Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) in the formation of gastric cancer has been unclear ... 30, 2007) A new study suggests that previous estimates of the risk of gastric cancer following infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori may be too low ... (May 6, 2006) Scientists have determined that decay-accelerating factor (DAF), a protein found in epithelial cells in the stomach, acts as a receptor for the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. (Science Daily)
Is There Any Alternative To Control Multisteps Of Ulcers? Oct 25, 2007
5) recovery of damaged mucosal epithelium, which can safeguard the stomach tissue by preventing the entry of an ulcerogenic, such as Helicobacter pylori. The identified polysaccharide also exhibited potent antioxidant activity, including free radical scavenging, DNA protection, and inhibition of growth of Helicobacter pylori in vitro, confirming the ability of the polysaccharide in inhibiting various steps of gastric ulceration directly ... (May 6, 2006) Scientists have determined that... (Science Daily)
New Model Predicts More Virulent Microbes Oct 21, 2007
Helicobacter pylori, the microbe causing ulcers, burrows into the stomach where it thrives on acids. And Salmonella typhi takes up residence in the gallbladder. (Science Daily)
Cancer deaths drop off rapidly Oct 15, 2007
Those populations also have higher rates of Helicobacter pylori infection. The H. pylori bacterium is a suspected cause of some stomach cancers. (USA Today)
Red Wine And Grape Juice Help Defend Against Food-borne Diseases, Study Suggests Oct 14, 2007
Mustapha said the most promising results involved Helicobacter pylori, which can be transmitted via food and water and is the main cause of stomach ulcers. Our study is a little different than those previously reported in the media. (Science Daily)
Early Bacterial Infection May Boost Asthma Risk Oct 11, 2007
"There are two possible interpretations: either this finding suggests that the initiating events of asthma and allergy are caused by bacterial colonization -- in analogy with the discovery that ulcer was caused by the Helicobacter pylori infection -- or this association between bacterial colonization in neonates and later development of asthma is [the result of underlying asthma and a deficient immune response to the bacteria]," Bisgaard said. Dr. Erika von Mutius is a professor of pediatrics at... (Health-Finder)
