Being diagnosed with a rare or chronic illness can come with a heavy emotional and psychological burden. When you first receive a diagnosis, you might be wondering what it…
Prior studies have found a correlation between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer; those with IBD are at an increased risk of developing this cancer compared to the…
There are a number of risk factors associated with the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These include being younger in age, being Caucasian or of Ashkenazi Jewish descent,…
Over the past decade, there has been growing research into the effects of various chemicals, like herbicides or pesticides, on human health. Researchers want to understand how herbicide or pesticide…
Dr. Cecilia Chung and associates at the Vanderbilt University’s Medical Center conducted a study published recently in MedPage Today. Results showed that patients who had inflammatory disorders, as well…
According to a story from Medpage Today, patients using the drug azathioprine who carried a certain genotype were three times more likely to need to either cease treatment or reduce…
IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) is an umbrella term for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease involving chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. Common symptoms are fatigue, pain, and reduction in appetite.…
Due to plastic pollution, microplastics can now be found -- well, nearly everywhere. Microplastics have been found on beaches and in water supplies, in our foods and in the deepest…
The medical term ‘inflammatory bowel disease’ is fairly common. But most people are not familiar with the ‘extra-intestinal manifestations (EIMS)' of IBD. A recent article in the AGA Journals Blog…
If you've ever heard any discussions around the topic of opioids, you probably know that there is a lot of controversy and a similar deal of complexity. However, researchers in…
Yeast can be used in baking, brewing, and fermenting. But could it also be used to treat patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? According to Medical XPress, doctors believe so.…
The gut plays a big role in our bodies, we know that. While some of its roles are obvious, others are still being discovered. In fact, the microbiome of the…
Nobody knew how much of an impact COVID-19 would have when it first appeared on the scene. Now, as of May 20, 2021, the novel coronavirus pandemic has led to…
A study recently published in The FASEB Journal and led by Dr. Chiharu Nishiyama from Tokyo University of Science has demonstrated that a compound found in blueberries could serve as a…
As reported in EMJ Reviews, the world is on alert, being told to wash their hands and keep distance amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. However, patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)…
by Lauren Taylor from In The Cloud Copy Spondyloarthropathies is an umbrella term for a group of chronic diseases that affect the joints. These can affect children and adults and…
A study in the European Medical Journal aims to confirm the safety profile of vedolizumab, a treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Specifically, they focused on acute infusion reactions. It…
Medical professionals have been studying inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for many years in an effort to fully understand it. Now there has been a breakthrough, as researchers from the Children's…
As reported in BioSpace; trials for an oral treatment to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by Morphic Therapeutics has just dosed their first healthy subjects in the Phase 1 trial.…
New Zealand has the third highest rate of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the world, but there are only two drugs that are currently being funded to treat it. As…
by Danielle Bradshaw from In The Cloud Copy Healthy and diseased colon cells were collected and compared to each other in a recent study to discover why inflammatory bowel disease…
Altogether, there are many foods that promote your health, provide protection against disease, and improve bodily function. According to researchers, there is one that we should be paying more…
Over the last few years, I've heard the refrain that my health - oddly - starts in my gut. So whenever I got sick, someone would advise me to…
IBDsmart Researchers at the University of Otago, led by Michael Shultz, have developed a new app called IBDsmart to help patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease receive care remotely.…
As reported in Med Gadget, Medtech company ’11 Health’ has made virtual healthcare affordable this quarantine season, providing patients with severe chronic digestive disorders 12 weeks of free access on their…
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