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Clinical Reviews

The global burden of inflammatory bowel disease: from 2025 to 2045

Kaplan GG. Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2025;22:708-720. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41575-025-01097-1 Background & Rationale Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has evolved from a sporadic Western condition to a global disease. Accurate prevalence forecasting enables health systems to prepare for resource allocation and workforce planning. The author proposes IBD progresses through four epidemiological stages: emergence (stage 1), acceleration in […]

Clinical Reviews

Shaping the future of inflammatory bowel disease: a global research agenda for better management and public health response

Solitano V, Bernstein CN, Dotan I, et al. Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2025;22:438–452. DOI: 10.1038/s41575-025-01063-x Background & Rationale Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), comprising Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, affects more than 7 million people worldwide. Prevalence continues rising across all age groups, particularly in regions where IBD was previously uncommon. The condition imposes substantial […]

Tests & Treatments

Getting a Crohn’s Diagnosis: Why It Takes So Long and What to Expect

Many people with Crohn’s disease experience symptoms for months or even years before receiving a formal diagnosis. The delay can be frustrating and isolating, particularly when symptoms disrupt daily life. Understanding why diagnosis takes time and what the process involves can help set realistic expectations and reduce anxiety during an uncertain period. What is Crohn’s […]

Tests & Treatments

Living Well & Support

Pregnancy and IBD: What You Need to Know Before You Conceive

Planning a pregnancy when you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) raises important questions about disease control, medication safety, and the health of both you and your baby. Most women with IBD can have healthy pregnancies, but timing and preparation matter. Understanding how inflammation affects fertility and pregnancy outcomes helps you make informed decisions with your […]

Living Well & Support

Clinical Trial Abstracts

An evidence-based update on the diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome

Authors: Christopher J. Black and Alexander C. Ford Journal: Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Year: 2025 Volume: 19 Pages: 227–242 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2025.2455586 Study at a glance Study type: Expert review Population studied: Adults with irritable bowel syndrome Intervention or approach studied: Diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies for irritable bowel syndrome Main outcome(s): Accuracy of […]

Clinical Trial Abstracts

Fibers and Polyphenols in Diverticular Disease: From Pathophysiology to Management

Authors: Marinaccio C, Altomare A, Neri B, Restaneo L, Biasutto D, Carotti S, Cicala M, Fanali C, Guarino MPL Journal: Neurogastroenterology & Motility Year: 2025 Volume: 37 Article number: e70171 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.70171 Study at a Glance Study type: Narrative review Population studied: Patients with symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD) Intervention or approach studied: Dietary fibre […]

Clinical Trial Abstracts

Gut Health Essentials

What Your Poop Is Actually Telling You About Your Health

Most people glance before they flush, even if they don’t admit it. For those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), that moment carries extra weight. Changes in stool appearance, frequency and consistency can signal shifts in disease activity, gut inflammation or digestive function long before other symptoms emerge. What Normal Stool Looks Like Healthy stool […]

Gut Health Essentials

Your Gut and Your Hormones: The Connection Women Need to Know About

Many women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) notice their gut symptoms shift with their menstrual cycle, worsen during pregnancy, or change around menopause. These patterns are not coincidental. Hormones, particularly oestrogen and progesterone, interact directly with the immune system and gut lining in ways that influence inflammation, motility, and symptom severity. What are sex hormones […]

Gut Health Essentials

Bloating After Every Meal: Common Causes and Simple Fixes

Bloating after eating can feel uncomfortable, distracting, and difficult to predict. For people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), persistent bloating may signal that the gut is struggling to process certain foods, but it does not always mean that inflammation is active. Understanding the underlying causes can help you identify patterns and make adjustments that support […]

Gut Health Essentials

Understanding Your Condition

Is It IBS, or Something Else? Conditions That Mimic IBS

Abdominal pain, bloating, and unpredictable bowel habits can feel isolating, especially when symptoms persist despite treatment. Many people receive a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) based on symptom patterns alone, but several other conditions can produce remarkably similar presentations. Understanding what else might be contributing to gut symptoms is an important step in ensuring […]

Understanding Your Condition

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