Research suggests natural compound may hold promise as new alternative treatment for colon cancer
Schisandrin B inhibits the proliferation of human colon cancer cells. credit: ACS Pharmacology and Translational Science (2024). DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.4c00009 A new study has found that a natural compound found in the fruit may be an effective alternative treatment for colon cancer. The disease, which affects the large intestine, remains a major global health concern and […]
Can Botox injections help patients? New research suggests Botox may help with fecal incontinence.
Researchers are testing rectal injections of Botox to see if it can help manage fecal incontinence in patients. So far, the results are promising. If future studies prove successful, doctors could offer patients new ways to manage this difficult-to-control condition.[] In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, researchers treated approximately 200 patients with fecal incontinence using […]
Study suggests pain caused by gastrointestinal disorders could be treated by targeting touch receptors
Researchers have discovered that receptors responsible for our sense of touch and temperature are located in the colon, making it a potential therapeutic target for chronic pain associated with gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome. Research led by Dr. Hongzhen Hu from the University of Washington and Dr. Nick Spencer from Flinders University has […]