A recent study has revealed how Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) intensifies ulcerative colitis (UC), a debilitating inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers discovered that EBV infection triggers macrophage pyroptosis—a form of ...
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One in three Australians with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) left their medical consultations with misunderstandings about what was discussed, posing risks to their safety and the management of their condition, according ...
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A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has made further progress in the treatment of intestinal inflammation. A study shows that the semi-synthetic bile acid NorUDCA inhibits in the intestine the formation ...
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The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health. When this microbial balance is disturbed, it can contribute to the development of chronic diseases like ulcerative ...
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For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), risk factors associated with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) include recent diagnosis, corticosteroid usage, and hospitalization, according to a study published ...
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According to the National Institutes of Health, between 600,000 and 900,000 Americans have ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine.
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Drinking two small glasses of cherry juice a day may reduce gut inflammation and boost quality of life in bowel disease patients, a new study shows. The work is published in the journal Life.
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Specialists from the Digestive System Department at Hospital Germans Trias have conducted and published a unique study that represents a significant improvement in the monitoring and treatment of patients who have undergone ...
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Scarring is expected after most operations, but surgical adhesions present a unique challenge for patients and surgeons. These internal bands of scar tissue can bind organs to each other or to the wall of the abdomen, causing ...
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Male patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a higher risk for ischemic heart diseases (IHDs), according to a study published in the March issue of the International Journal of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk and ...
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In medicine, colitis (pl. colitides) refers to an inflammation of the colon and is often used to describe an inflammation of the large intestine (colon, caecum and rectum).
Colitides may be acute and self-limited or chronic, i.e. persistent, and broadly fit into the category of digestive diseases.
In a medical context, the label colitis (without qualification) is used if:
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