The Dogs Who Can Sniff C. diff Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) occurs when the Clostridioides difficile – commonly referred to as C. difficile, or C. diff – bacterium grows out of control in the gastrointestinal tract. C. diff bacteria produce [...]
Could Cannabis Offer a New Treatment Option for NAFLD? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition in which fat accumulates in the cells of the liver (hepatocytes). It affects more than 20-30% of adults in North America and is [...]
Animal Digestive Systems From new treatments for gastrointestinal diseases and disorders to the complicated ways that our gut microbiota can affect many aspects of our health, we tend to focus on what goes on in our own digestive tracts quite [...]
Gastrointestinal Issues Associated with Obesity Obesity is a complex, chronic disease that affects many systems in the body. While discussions around complications associated with obesity tend to focus on conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, obesity can also have [...]
Minerals: We are what we absorb Introduction We are what we eat? Well, “we are what we absorb” might be the more precise statement. It is possible to eat enough to meet the recommended nutritional needs on paper, but if [...]
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and its Connection to IBD Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) primarily refers to two diseases: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These both involve inflammation in the gut, but in ulcerative colitis the inflammation is limited to the inner lining [...]
Are Individuals with IBS More Likely to Have Migraines? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional digestive condition defined by abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation and/or diarrhea. It is so common that you likely know at least one person who [...]
Survey Report: Biosimilars in Alberta and BC Four provinces across Canada have implemented non-medical switching (NMS) policies for biologic medications. In these jurisdictions, to maintain public coverage, individuals must switch from their originator biologic to a corresponding biosimilar. In May [...]
Bone Health Survey Results Bone is living tissue. Our bodies continually remove or resorb old bone and form new bone. Strong bone is a result of both the density and quality of bone. Healthy bone development involves the intake of [...]
Nutrition and Stomach Cancer: Prevention Nutrition and lifestyle factors play a major role in the prevention and management of cancer, including stomach cancer. Stomach cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related death1 and, unfortunately, diagnosis often comes too [...]
