{"id":9230,"date":"2026-03-10T09:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phage.help\/unkategorisiert\/study-phages-for-the-treatment-of-intestinal-inflammation\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T09:08:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T07:08:19","slug":"study-phages-for-the-treatment-of-intestinal-inflammation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phage.help\/en\/unkategorisiert\/study-phages-for-the-treatment-of-intestinal-inflammation\/","title":{"rendered":"Study: Phages for the Treatment of Intestinal Inflammation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-m1pa8281-4c1b03212fac026e44c816961584ff0e-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first '><a href='https:\/\/www.cell.com\/cell\/fulltext\/S0092-8674(22)00850-9?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0092867422008509%3Fshowall%3Dtrue'  class='avia-button av-m1pa8281-4c1b03212fac026e44c816961584ff0e av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-small avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"To the study\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >To the study<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cnybfv-0370f96f71e7eb1786e73c554d35f6f2\">\n.flex_column.av-cnybfv-0370f96f71e7eb1786e73c554d35f6f2{\nborder-radius:20px 20px 20px 20px;\npadding:30px 30px 30px 30px;\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-cnybfv-0370f96f71e7eb1786e73c554d35f6f2 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mmnn60h9-daac3f5c8d40beb125d507048737040d\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mmnn60h9-daac3f5c8d40beb125d507048737040d .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmnn60h9-daac3f5c8d40beb125d507048737040d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><hr class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"1\">\n<h1 class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"2\">Bacteriophages for Intestinal Inflammation: A Precise Breakthrough for Gastroenterology<\/h1>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\"><span class=\"\">The treatment of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn&#8217;s disease and ulcerative colitis often resembles a balancing act.<\/span><span class=\"\"> While conventional therapies suppress the entire immune system or devastate the microbiome with broad-spectrum antibiotics,<\/span><span class=\"\"> <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"265\">bacteriophage therapy<\/b><span class=\"\"> offers a completely new,<\/span><span class=\"\"> surgically precise approach.<\/span><span class=\"\"> A recent study now shows<\/span><span class=\"\"> how specific phage cocktails selectively eliminate those bacteria<\/span><span class=\"\"> that fuel inflammation in the gut<\/span><span class=\"\"> without damaging the beneficial flora.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"4\">Summary: Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Precise targeting:<\/b><span class=\"\"> Phages selectively combat pro-inflammatory bacterial strains (e.g.,<\/span><span class=\"\"> <\/span><span class=\"\">AIEC),<\/span><span class=\"\"> while health-promoting gut bacteria remain untouched.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Microbiome protection:<\/b><span class=\"\"> Unlike antibiotics, phages prevent &#8220;collateral damage&#8221; to the intestinal flora,<\/span><span class=\"\"> which can minimize relapses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">PAS effect:<\/b><span class=\"\"> <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">Phage-antibiotic synergy<\/b><span class=\"\"> offers the potential<\/span><span class=\"\"> to more effectively break up stubborn bacterial niches in the intestinal tissue.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Anti-inflammatory effect:<\/b><span class=\"\"> By reducing pathogenic germs, the burden of endotoxins decreases,<\/span><span class=\"\"> which stabilizes the intestinal barrier (&#8220;leaky gut&#8221;).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-b2cudn-b7cb99f0f8611013c50b5c687f4611bb\">\n.flex_column.av-b2cudn-b7cb99f0f8611013c50b5c687f4611bb{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-b2cudn-b7cb99f0f8611013c50b5c687f4611bb av_one_full  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_fourth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mmnn6dd3-a4c579be8a37ee218e745313c091f1b7\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mmnn6dd3-a4c579be8a37ee218e745313c091f1b7 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mmnn6dd3-a4c579be8a37ee218e745313c091f1b7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 data-path-to-node=\"7\">1. The Mystery of Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Millions of people worldwide suffer from Crohn&#8217;s disease or ulcerative colitis. For a long time, medicine focused primarily on the immune system. However, new findings show: the problem often lies in <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"206\">dysbiosis<\/b> \u2013 an imbalance of gut bacteria.  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Certain bacteria, such as <i data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"29\">Adherent-Invasive Escherichia coli<\/i> (AIEC), colonize the intestinal mucosa and trigger a permanent state of alert in the immune system. The results are painful inflammation, ulcers, and a severely restricted quality of life. <\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"10\">The Limits of Classical Antibiotics<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">Normally, physicians resort to antibiotics for bacterial overgrowth. However, these act like clear-cutting. They kill the culprits, but also the &#8220;good&#8221; bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids and thus protect the intestinal wall. This clear-cutting often paves the way for even more resistant germs such as <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"317\">Clostridioides difficile<\/i>. We therefore urgently need <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"372\">antibiotic resistance solutions<\/b> that act more specifically.    <\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"13\">2. Bacteriophages: The Intelligent Hunters in the Gut<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">Bacteriophages are viruses that function as natural regulators of bacterial populations. They are highly specialized: a phage that attacks a harmful E. coli bacterium completely ignores a beneficial bifidobacterium. <\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"15\">The Lytic Cycle in the Intestinal Environment<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">When a patient takes a phage cocktail, the viruses seek out their specific host bacteria in the gut. They inject their genetic material, reprogram the bacterial cell, and finally cause it to burst (<b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"217\">lysis<\/b>). Since phages multiply where their &#8220;prey&#8221; is located, the therapy works exactly at the site of the highest inflammatory activity. Once the harmful bacteria are eliminated, the phages also disappear naturally.   <\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"17\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"18\">3. Analysis of the Study: Phages for the Treatment of Intestinal Inflammation<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\">The examined study <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phage.help\/en\/unkategorisiert\/study-phages-for-the-treatment-of-intestinal-inflammation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi2nai-l5qTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQhwM\">Phages for the Treatment of Intestinal Inflammation<\/a> proves that a specially developed phage cocktail is capable of significantly reducing the load of pro-inflammatory AIEC strains.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"20\">Core Findings of the Research:<\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"21\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Reduction of inflammatory markers:<\/b> By eliminating bacterial triggers, the concentration of cytokines in the intestinal tissue decreased.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Improvement of the intestinal barrier:<\/b> Without the constant attack of invasive bacteria, the mucosa was able to regenerate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">No impairment of diversity:<\/b> The diversity of the microbiome was preserved \u2013 a decisive advantage over any antibiotic treatment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"22\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"23\">4. Scientific Focus: Phage-Antibiotic Synergy (PAS)<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24\">A central aspect of modern research is the realization that phages and antibiotics work better as a team. Experts refer to this as <b data-path-to-node=\"24\" data-index-in-node=\"151\">phage-antibiotic synergy (PAS)<\/b>. <\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"25\">Why is PAS so important for intestinal diseases?<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26\">Bacteria in the gut often hide in <b data-path-to-node=\"26\" data-index-in-node=\"41\">biofilms<\/b> or penetrate deep into the tissue (invasion). Antibiotics alone often do not reach these hidden germs in sufficient concentrations. <\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"27\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"27,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Biofilm disruption:<\/b> Phages produce enzymes (depolymerases) that dissolve the sticky protective layer of the bacteria.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The &#8220;pincer attack&#8221;:<\/b> While the antibiotic disrupts the bacterium&#8217;s metabolism, the phage exploits the resulting stress on the cell to accelerate its own replication.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"27,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Resistance trade-off:<\/b> To become resistant to phages, bacteria often have to change surface structures that they require for their antibiotic resistance. The germs face an evolutionary choice: either they die from the phage or they become sensitive to the antibiotic again. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28\">This makes <b data-path-to-node=\"28\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">bacteriophage therapy<\/b> a powerful tool for making even &#8220;exhausted&#8221; patients treatable again.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"29\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"30\">5. Excursion: The Historical Perspective \u2013 From Tbilisi to the Modern Clinic<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31\">While phages were long considered a &#8220;niche product&#8221; in the West, Eastern Europe \u2013 above all <b data-path-to-node=\"31\" data-index-in-node=\"88\">Georgia<\/b> \u2013 has an unbroken tradition of application. At the Eliava Institute in Tbilisi, patients with chronic intestinal complaints have been treated with phage cocktails for decades. <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"32\">The big difference: In Georgia, phages are often isolated from the environment and tested directly on the patient. In modern Western biotechnology, we are now trying to translate this experience into standardized, GMP-compliant (Good Manufacturing Practice) medications. We are currently learning that the &#8220;old&#8221; method from the East could be the answer to the modern resistance crisis.  <\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"33\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"34\">6. The Path to Personalized Therapy: The Phagogram<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"35\">Not every patient with Crohn&#8217;s disease has the same bacterial strains in their gut. Therefore, the future of <b data-path-to-node=\"35\" data-index-in-node=\"105\">bacteriophage therapy<\/b> is personalized. A <b data-path-to-node=\"35\" data-index-in-node=\"154\">phagogram<\/b> (a laboratory test in which patient bacteria are matched against a phage bank) is used to determine which cocktail shows the highest lytic activity. This individualized approach minimizes the risk of unsuccessful treatment and maximizes the chances of healing the intestinal mucosa.   <\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"36\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"37\">FAQ \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"38\"><b data-path-to-node=\"38\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1. Do phages help with every form of intestinal inflammation?<\/b> Phages help where bacteria are the cause or an aggravating factor of the inflammation. In purely autoimmune processes without bacterial involvement, the effect is limited. A prior microbiome check is therefore advisable.  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"39\"><b data-path-to-node=\"39\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">2. Can I take phages together with my IBD medications (e.g., biologics)?<\/b> Generally, yes. Since phages act very specifically biologically, there are usually no interactions with immunosuppressants. <b data-path-to-node=\"39\" data-index-in-node=\"210\">Phage-antibiotic synergy<\/b> even shows that combinations are often beneficial. However, always discuss this with a specialized physician.   <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"40\"><b data-path-to-node=\"40\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3. How are phages taken for the gut?<\/b> Usually as an oral solution or in enteric-coated capsules. It is important that the phages pass through the stomach unharmed to become active in the small and large intestines. <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"41\"><b data-path-to-node=\"41\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">4. Are the phages from the study already available?<\/b> Many of the cocktails used in studies are still in clinical trials. However, there are already specialized providers and pharmacies (e.g., in Belgium or Georgia) that produce individualized preparations. Visit our <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.phage.help\/behandlungen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi2nai-l5qTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQiAM\">treatment page<\/a> for current information.  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"42\"><b data-path-to-node=\"42\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">5. Does phage therapy cause diarrhea?<\/b> On the contrary: the goal is to eliminate the bacterial causes of diarrhea. Since no beneficial bacteria are killed, the typical &#8220;antibiotic diarrhea&#8221; does not occur. <\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"43\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"44\">Conclusion: A New Era for Gut Health<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"45\">The results of the <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phage.help\/en\/unkategorisiert\/study-phages-for-the-treatment-of-intestinal-inflammation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi2nai-l5qTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQiQM\">study on phage therapy for intestinal inflammation<\/a> are more than just a glimmer of hope. They prove that by cleverly using natural viruses, we can specifically repair the architecture of our microbiome. The combination of biological precision and enhancement through <b data-path-to-node=\"45\" data-index-in-node=\"307\">phage-antibiotic synergy<\/b> offers patients with IBD a perspective that goes far beyond the mere suppression of symptoms.  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"46\">It is time to take nature&#8217;s <b data-path-to-node=\"46\" data-index-in-node=\"24\">antibiotic resistance solutions<\/b> seriously and integrate phages as an integral part of gastroenterological care.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"47\"><b data-path-to-node=\"47\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Internal links for further information:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"48\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"48,0,0\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.phage.help\/allgemein\/was-sind-bakteriophagen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi2nai-l5qTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQigM\">What exactly are bacteriophages?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"48,1,0\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.phage.help\/allgemein\/multiresistente-keime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi2nai-l5qTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQiwM\">Focus on multi-resistant germs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"48,2,0\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phage.help\/en\/forum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwi2nai-l5qTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQjAM\">Testimonials and forum<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"49\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"50\"><i data-path-to-node=\"50\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Note: This article is for informational purposes and does not replace a medical diagnosis. For chronic intestinal complaints, please consult a gastroenterologist. <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8uw49n-28ecee6187cd227bd731cb0aec245f72\">\n.flex_column.av-8uw49n-28ecee6187cd227bd731cb0aec245f72{\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-8uw49n-28ecee6187cd227bd731cb0aec245f72 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_three_fourth  autor first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-86hzm3-83a32071a0263a1521157b124abc7d8b\">\n.avia-image-container.av-86hzm3-83a32071a0263a1521157b124abc7d8b img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-86hzm3-83a32071a0263a1521157b124abc7d8b .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-86hzm3-83a32071a0263a1521157b124abc7d8b av-styling-circle avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-6  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-6904 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-6904 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Elena-Kastner-300x300.png\" alt='' title='Elena Kastner'  height=\"300\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Elena-Kastner-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Elena-Kastner-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Elena-Kastner-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Elena-Kastner-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Elena-Kastner-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Elena-Kastner-705x705.png 705w, https:\/\/www.phage.help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Elena-Kastner.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6flyzf-9738e5fb2db69ace485ae092363eca3f\">\n.flex_column.av-6flyzf-9738e5fb2db69ace485ae092363eca3f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6flyzf-9738e5fb2db69ace485ae092363eca3f av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-last  autor flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-3hhgej-973d03c797d50f3a405ebe890996e08b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock autor-text'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Author: Elena Kastner<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-38cnzf-dcdde7be49fec9d7da57fc751f8a88bb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock autor-text'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Elena Kastner is an experienced specialist journalist focusing on health communication. Her focus is on evidence-based reporting and quality assurance of medical information in the digital space. 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