Inflammatory Bowel Disease News and Research

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Scientists uncover an overlooked mechanism in the gut immune system of Crohn's disease patients

A team of scientists from DTU and other European universities have uncovered an overlooked mechanism in the gut immune system of patients suffering from severe cases of Crohn's disease.

13 Mar 2024

Exploring the power of diet: A new frontier in disease management and cancer treatment

The therapeutic potential of and molecular mechanisms through which dietary interventions impact a wide range of human diseases.

13 Mar 2024

How does childhood exposure to agricultural land influence inflammatory bowel disease risk?

The impact of environmental exposures in early life on the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis (UC), and Crohn’s disease (CD).

13 Mar 2024

Limoncella apple polyphenol extract shines in IBD liver damage study

'Limoncella' apple polyphenol extract (LAPE) shows promise in reducing liver and intestinal inflammation in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), highlighting potential natural treatment pathways

12 Mar 2024

Pregnant women with autoimmune conditions at a greater risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes, study suggests

Researchers analyzed systematic reviews conducted on the association between autoimmune diseases and pregnancy outcomes.

8 Mar 2024

Is there a higher risk of depression among specific populations of patients with rheumatoid arthritis?

Researchers assessed the risk of depression following the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

8 Mar 2024

Novel genetic mechanisms of tetracycline resistance in gut bacteria discovered

Antibiotic resistance is a significant and growing medical problem worldwide. Researchers at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and collaborators have found a novel genetic arrangement that may help a common bacterium in the human gut, Bacteroides fragilis, protect itself from tetracycline, a widely used antibiotic.

1 Mar 2024

AGA publishes white paper on the future of IBD care in the United States

Today, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) published a white paper on the future of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) care in the United States.

28 Feb 2024

Study links ultra-processed foods to gut health risks

A review in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology synthesizes evidence on the negative impacts of ultra-processed foods and food additives on gut health, linking them to chronic diseases and alterations in the gut microbiome.

25 Feb 2024

Decoding the genetic links between diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and IBD

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Previous epidemiologic studies have shown a close association between type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), hyperlipidemia, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but the causal relationship has not been established.

23 Feb 2024

Microplastics detected in all human placenta samples

A flurry of recent studies has found that microplastics are present in virtually everything we consume, from bottled water to meat and plant-based food.

21 Feb 2024

Unlocking sulfasalazine's mechanism of action in IBD-SpA patients

Although it is one of the oldest medications used to treat patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and an effective treatment for an associated arthritis condition called spondyloarthritis (SpA), sulfasalazine's mechanism of action has been unclear.

20 Feb 2024

Ultra-processed foods: A growing threat to public health

From fizzy drinks to cereals and packaged snacks to processed meat, ultra-processed foods are packed with additives.

20 Feb 2024

Missing gut microbes after antibiotics and a high-fat diet may be to blame for sugar-free candy and gum giving you gas

A recent Cell study showed how a high-fat diet and antibiotic exposure could trigger sorbitol intolerance by depleting Clostridia from the gut microbiota.

20 Feb 2024

Associations between ultra-processed food consumption and phthalate exposures in pregnant women

Researchers explored the relationship between consuming ultra-processed foods and urinary phthalate concentrations during pregnancy.

12 Feb 2024

New tool can help researchers to better understand the metabolism of microorganisms

Researchers from University of California San Diego, as part of a large collaboration with scientists around the world, have developed a new search tool to help researchers better understand the metabolism of microorganisms.

6 Feb 2024

Personalized medicine offers hope for millions with inflammatory bowel disease

The prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), is rapidly increasing worldwide, affecting an estimated 6.8 million people.

6 Feb 2024

High-quality early diet linked to lower IBD risk in children

Early-life diet, particularly high-quality diets and fish intake at one year of age, is linked to a lower risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children, underscoring the importance of dietary choices in infancy.

5 Feb 2024

Comparing perioperative differences: Sleeve gastrectomy vs. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Study compares laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) in obese patients, finding both procedures have low, comparable perioperative risks and complications, challenging the criteria for selecting between the two surgeries.

1 Feb 2024

Study shows nuanced pregnancy outcomes for pregnant individuals with autoimmune disease

For many aspiring mothers with autoimmune disease, pregnancy can be daunting and full of unknowns. In some cases, those suffering from specific autoimmune conditions have chosen to forego pregnancy altogether due to concerns about their disease treatments and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

1 Feb 2024

Inflammatory Bowel Disease News and Research

Latest Inflammatory Bowel Disease News and Research

Scientists uncover an overlooked mechanism in the gut immune system of Crohn's disease patients

Exploring the power of diet: A new frontier in disease management and cancer treatment

How does childhood exposure to agricultural land influence inflammatory bowel disease risk?

Limoncella apple polyphenol extract shines in IBD liver damage study

Pregnant women with autoimmune conditions at a greater risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes, study suggests

Is there a higher risk of depression among specific populations of patients with rheumatoid arthritis?

Novel genetic mechanisms of tetracycline resistance in gut bacteria discovered

AGA publishes white paper on the future of IBD care in the United States

Study links ultra-processed foods to gut health risks

Decoding the genetic links between diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and IBD

Microplastics detected in all human placenta samples

Unlocking sulfasalazine's mechanism of action in IBD-SpA patients

Ultra-processed foods: A growing threat to public health

Missing gut microbes after antibiotics and a high-fat diet may be to blame for sugar-free candy and gum giving you gas

Associations between ultra-processed food consumption and phthalate exposures in pregnant women

New tool can help researchers to better understand the metabolism of microorganisms

Personalized medicine offers hope for millions with inflammatory bowel disease

High-quality early diet linked to lower IBD risk in children

Comparing perioperative differences: Sleeve gastrectomy vs. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Study shows nuanced pregnancy outcomes for pregnant individuals with autoimmune disease

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

Inflammatory Bowel Disease News and Research

Latest Inflammatory Bowel Disease News and Research

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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