Colonoscopy bowel prep temporarily weakens gut defenses against infection, study finds
by University of British Columbia edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes Dr. Carolina Tropini is working in a lab. Credit: University of British Columbia New preclinical research suggests that bowel preparation procedures for colonoscopies may temporarily alter gut balance, culminating in unappreciated effects in patients with compromised gastrointestinal health. The study, published in Cell Reports Medicine, […]
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