Gut imbalance linked to 'long COVID'
12 January, 2021A study published in the journal Gut reveals that the gut microbiome may influence the severity of COVID-19 and the immune system's response to the infection.
Arthritis drug could let coeliac patients eat gluten
30 July, 2020A treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and bowel disease could allow people with coeliac disease to eat gluten without consequences.
Evidence supports lowering bowel cancer screening age
25 June, 2020An Australian study reveals that bowel cancer rates in people under the age of 50 are rising, with one in 10 new bowel cancer cases occurring in this cohort.
Collaboration will tackle coeliac disease
17 June, 2020The research collaboration aims to advance our understanding of the immune mechanisms behind coeliac disease.
Australian poo lab targets global gut market
12 March, 2020 by Belinda WillisSouth Australia is securing its poo stores for international export.
Chronic IBS pain identified as 'gut itch'
17 October, 2019Flinders University researchers at the South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute have discovered that receptors that cause irritated, itchy skin also exist in the human gut.
Great Comebacks Awards celebrate inspiring ostomates
30 September, 2019William Cusack and Julia Kittscha have both been recognised at the 2019 ConvaTec Great Comebacks Awards for their unwavering spirit, resilience and determination to living, and supporting those with a stoma.
Antibiotics linked to heightened bowel cancer risk
23 August, 2019Antibiotic use is linked to a heightened risk of bowel cancer, research published in the journal Gut has found. But the risk was lowered for rectal cancer.
Trust in staff fosters better bowel check
31 July, 2019Information, guidance and trust in hospital staff and systems make for a better patient colonoscopy experience, a Bowel Cancer Australia survey shows.
1 in 2 Crohn's patients psychologically distressed
06 May, 2019New research has found that only 16% of Crohn's patients are asked about their mental health by their doctor. This needs to change.
Breath test diagnoses gut diseases
26 March, 2019A simple test developed by South Australian researchers could eliminate painful endoscopies.
Common virus could trigger coeliac in kids
14 February, 2019Children who are genetically disposed towards coeliac disease could be triggered by a common intestinal virus.
Doctors poop Lego
27 November, 2018Six Aussie doctors swallowed Lego heads in the name of science — and retained their sense of humour.
Improve lifestyle or risk 45,000 cases of bowel cancer
28 September, 2018If Australians don't reduce their smoking, weight gain and excessive alcohol consumption, 45,000 cases of bowel cancer are likely over the next decade.
Game-changing glove has built-in infection control
15 June, 2018A new type of medical examination glove has built-in antimicrobial technology that is proven to prevent the spread of infection.
