Recent Advances in Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Microbiome Therapies, Non-Invasive Liver Disease Diagnosis, and Immunotherapy

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Microbiome Therapies  microbiome is the collection of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in the digestive tract. Microbiome therapies, such as fecal microbiota transplantation, involve transplanting healthy bacteria into the gut to treat conditions such as Clostridium difficile infection and inflammatory bowel disease. Non-Invasive Liver Disease Diagnosis: Liver biopsy is currently the gold standard for diagnosing liver disease, but it is an invasive procedure that carries risks. Non-invasive techniques, such as elastography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), can provide accurate diagnosis without the need for a biopsy. Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy is a type of treatment that uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer. In gastroenterology and hepatology, immunotherapy is being investigated as a treatment for liver cancer and other digestive system cancers.