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Carbohydrate Intolerance Common in Gut-Brain Disorders

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TOPLINE: A substantial proportion of patients with disorders of gut-brain interaction had carbohydrate intolerance. These patients experienced more severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and somatic symptoms, along with a lower quality of life, than those without carbohydrate intolerance. METHODOLOGY: Patients with disorders of gut-brain interaction may have symptoms of carbohydrate maldigestion or malabsorption; however, routine … Read more

Early Signs of Huntington’s Detectable Long Before Symptoms

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Subtle signs of neurodegeneration can be detected in blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and through neuroimaging, up to two decades before motor symptoms in Huntington’s disease (HD) present, new research showed. Investigators believe these early biomarkers could pave the way for novel interventions that could improve outcomes for individuals at risk for HD. Sarah Tabrizi, PhD … Read more