This protozoan causes dysentery and is notoriously difficult to detect in archaeological samples because, unlike worms, it ...

Sediments from a Roman latrine at Vindolanda show soldiers were infected with multiple intestinal parasites, including ...

FIT checks for blood in the stool, which can indicate the presence of colorectal cancer or polyps. Patients collect stool ...

Ra'Shaad Samples, the Oregon Ducks' running backs coach, is one of the top up-and-coming position coaches in the country. His success in recruiting and developing the Ducks' running backs room has not ...

ABSTRACT: Background: Diagnosing paediatric tuberculosis (TB) remains challenging, partly because they are often unable to produce sputum samples. The use of stool samples with the Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra ...

Numerous Antarctic species are recognized as reservoirs for various pathogens, and their migratory behavior allows them to reach the Brazilian coast, potentially contributing to the emergence and ...

The Cologuard Plus test is more accurate than the original Cologuard, and should be easier to mail in for stool analysis. The newest version of Cologuard, an at-home colon cancer screening test, ...

Copyright: © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. Of the 216 children enrolled between Jan 13, 2020, and Dec 31, 2021, 215 were included in the study and ...

Fecal transplants have been successfully used to treat gastrointestinal conditions. Researchers are currently studying whether they may also be used for weight loss and other metabolic issues. A fecal ...

Doctors use laboratory tests, imaging studies, and endoscopic procedures to help diagnose short bowel syndrome, which affects nutrient absorption in the small intestine. Short bowel syndrome (SBS) ...

In a novel study that identified male chromosome genetic material in the intestines of female patients undergoing fecal transplants, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have significantly ...