Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Inflammatory bowel disease tied to higher risk for gout
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is strongly associated with gout, according to a study published online Sept. 1 in JGH Open.
Oct 3, 2023
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Colitis
Medications
Health of young people with ulcerative colitis at risk as most stop taking medication within a year, finds study
Nearly 70 percent of adolescents and young adults with ulcerative colitis stop taking medication to treat the disease within a year of diagnosis.
Sep 12, 2023
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Medical research
Developing a less invasive test for inflammatory bowel disease
Millions of Americans have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which occurs in one of two forms: Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Though the two have similar symptoms, they require different treatment strategies, and ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Immunology
Study identifies cause of rapid loss of vaccination protection in autoimmune diseases
People who are treated with TNF-α inhibitors for their autoimmune disease such as Crohn's disease or rheumatoid arthritis lose their vaccination protection significantly earlier than average. The mechanism underlying the ...
Sep 6, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Atopic dermatitis increases risk for inflammatory bowel disease
Both children and adults with atopic dermatitis have an increased risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online Aug. 30 in JAMA Dermatology.
Sep 1, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gut bacteria Desulfovibrio desulfuricans found to accelerate progression of atherosclerosis
In the past few years, increasing evidence has pointed towards gut microbiota's critical role in influencing human health and diseases, including atherosclerosis. This led scientists to dive deeper into studying gut microbiota-host ...
Aug 9, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lower fiber intake tied to higher risk for later inflammatory bowel disease
Higher consumption of dietary fiber was associated with a lower risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 18 in Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
Aug 3, 2023
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Medications
From bench to bedside: A promising option for unremitting ulcerative colitis
Many existing treatments for inflammatory bowel disease, like Remicade and Humira, work by blocking inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukins IL-12 and IL-23, which are over-produced in autoimmune ...
Jul 28, 2023
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Medications
Belly fat hinders digestive disease medications
The mass and composition of our bodies can significantly affect the way medications are metabolized and absorbed. Investigators at Cedars-Sinai have found that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients with higher levels ...
Jul 25, 2023
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Genetics
Scientists link genes to diet in inflammatory bowel disease
A study of the genetic variation that makes mice more susceptible to bowel inflammation after a high-fat diet has identified candidate genes which may drive inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in humans. The findings are published ...
Jul 5, 2023
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