All articles tagged with #digestive tract
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Interesting Engineering
A new AI has been developed to identify potentially dangerous drug combinations by analyzing the specific transporter proteins used by individual drugs to leave the digestive tract, as drugs using the same transporter may interfere with each other. This knowledge could significantly improve patient treatment by avoiding harmful drug interactions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Express
Dr. Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy warns that ibuprofen, a popular painkiller belonging to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can cause bleeding in the digestive tract. This occurs because ibuprofen reduces the production of stomach mucus that neutralizes stomach acids. Symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding include dark black stools or red blood mixed with the stool, loose and watery stool, and bad odor. If these symptoms occur after taking ibuprofen, urgent medical help should be sought. While the risk of stomach bleeding is not common, it is important to take it seriously, especially for individuals aged 65 and older, those with a history of peptic ulcer, H. Pylori infection, heavy alcohol consumption, or taking other medications such as antiplatelet agents or steroids.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nature.com
New research in mice suggests that bacteria in the digestive tract can break down ingested carbon nanomaterials, leading to changes in the microbiome. The breakdown of these nanoparticles can also result in excessive amounts of fatty acids, which may inhibit the normal function of intestinal stem cells. This raises concerns about the potential effects of accidental ingestion of nanomaterials in consumer products on human health.