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July 19, 2019July 19, 2019

Gene Expression Grouping Can Predict Treatment Response in Ulcerative Colitis, Study Suggests

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People with ulcerative colitis can be divided into groups based on gene expression, and this division can help identify those more likely to respond to treatments, a recent study found. ... Read more

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

Study Links Etanercept with Increased IBD Risk

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Treatment with etanercept may increase a person’s risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a study suggests. The study, “Increased risk of developing Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis in 17 ... Read more

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

Plant-based Diet Beneficial to Crohn’s Patients, Case Study Suggests

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A high-fiber diet rich in plant proteins and whole foods may be effective to treat Crohn’s disease, according to a recently published case report. “This case study offers hope for ... Read more

July 12, 2019July 12, 2019

Th17 Immune Cells Raise Risk of Severe C. difficile in Colitis Patients, Study Shows

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Patients with colitis are particularly susceptible to infection by the toxin-producing bacteria Clostridium difficile, but the reason remained unknown. Now, researchers have discovered that changes in the immune system, namely ... Read more

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019

Study Links Depression to Increased IBD Activity, Faulty Emotional Recognition

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Depression is linked to increased disease activity and fewer positive emotional recognition biases in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a study suggests. The study, “Factors associated with depression in ... Read more

July 8, 2019July 8, 2019

Non-invasive Test for Leaky Gut Could Help Diagnose IBD, Study Says

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A novel test that measures the concentration of gut bacterial products in a person’s blood and stool may become a non-invasive and risk-free way to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ... Read more

July 2, 2019July 2, 2019

Costs of Care for Crohn’s, UC, Have Increased Over Last Five Years in US, Study Says

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The costs of care for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) living in the U.S. have steadily increased over the last five years, primarily due to the high price tag ... Read more

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019

Therapy Candidate IMU-838 Shows Strong Activity in Preclinical Models of UC, Immunic Announces

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IMU-838, Immunic Therapeutics‘ lead therapy candidate for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC) and relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), shows strong activity in cellular and animal models of disease, preclinical studies ... Read more

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019

Sunshine May Lower Risk of IBD in Children, Study Suggests

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Children who are exposed to more sunshine may be less likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a study suggests. The study, titled “Higher Sun Exposure is Associated With Lower ... Read more

June 26, 2019June 26, 2019

Youngsters Diagnosed with IBD Have Increased Cancer Risk, Study Contends

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) diagnosis during childhood or adolescence may be linked with an increased risk for developing cancer, compared to the general population, according to results of a Danish ... Read more