Researchers have identified two separate genetic findings that could reshape how clinicians predict and treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). One study links a specific genetic marker to more severe Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, while another uncovers a cellular pathway that drives gut inflammation. Together, they point towards a future where treatment decisions are guided […]
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A paediatric gastroenterologist has called for a wider range of treatments for children with Crohn’s disease, a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive system. Speaking to Korea Biomedical Review, Professor Kim Mi-jin of Samsung Medical Center said children currently have far fewer medicine options than adults, making it harder for doctors to adjust […]
Despite a decade of biologic and targeted therapy development, many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) still cycle through flares, treatment escalation and loss of response, according to discussions at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2026. Experts speaking at the meeting argued that achieving durable, deep remission, rather than simply controlling acute symptoms, should become the […]
For many people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, bloating, wind or loose stools after a bowl of cereal with milk can feel like just another unpredictable IBD symptom. Sometimes, though, the culprit is not inflammation at all, but lactose, the natural sugar found in milk and dairy products. Understanding the difference matters, because […]
For many people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), bowel habits become something to monitor closely, and not all changes point to flare-ups. Chronic constipation, infrequent or difficult bowel movements lasting weeks or months, can happen alongside Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, sometimes for reasons that have little to do with active inflammation. Understanding what […]
Researchers have used artificial intelligence and network medicine techniques to map how inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) connects to other health conditions, including mental health and musculoskeletal disorders. Drawing on large electronic health registries covering thousands of patients, the analysis identifies stable patterns of associated conditions that could help clinicians anticipate complications earlier and move towards […]
A new study reported by ScienceDaily suggests that oxalate, a naturally occurring compound found in many otherwise healthy foods, may aggravate intestinal inflammation in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers point to a potential role for gut bacteria in breaking down oxalate before it can trigger this effect, opening a possible new avenue for […]
Patients at Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth have become the first in the UK to join two international studies testing possible new treatments for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Both conditions are long-term forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affect the digestive system. The milestone means people in west Wales can take part in early-stage […]
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