Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID might raise odds for immune disorders like Crohn's, alopecia
In rare cases, some patients may develop an autoimmune disease following a bout of COVID, Korean researchers report.
Oct 10, 2023
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Crohn's Disease
Immunology
Yeasts as triggers of altered immune responses in inflammatory bowel disease
Chronic bowel inflammation is based on an excessive or misdirected inflammatory reaction. Experts assume that the immune system also reacts incorrectly to microorganisms in the intestine that do not cause an inflammatory ...
Sep 26, 2023
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Immunology
'Inverse vaccine' shows potential to treat multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases
A new type of vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) has shown in the lab setting that it can completely reverse autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, ...
Sep 11, 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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Medications
Statins linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in patients with ulcerative colitis
Cholesterol-lowering statins might protect patients with ulcerative colitis from developing and dying from colorectal cancer. Statin treatment was also associated with a lower risk of death regardless of cause in patients ...
Sep 1, 2023
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Dentistry
New comprehensive review strengthens case for 'oral-gut axis'
Though oral health issues can affect overall health, the two are considered unrelated and are frequently addressed separately when it comes to treatment. However, existing research shows that patients with inflammatory bowel ...
Dentistry
Bacteria in the mouth may be a cause of Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease affects four million people worldwide. The condition causes debilitating symptoms such as chronic fatigue, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss and malnutrition. Once symptoms develop, Crohn's is a lifelong ...
Jul 25, 2023
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Gastroenterology
Helping 'good' gut bacteria and clearing out the 'bad,' all in one treatment
Probiotics can help maintain a healthy gut microbiome or restore populations of "good bacteria" after a heavy course of antibiotics. But now, they could also be used as an effective treatment strategy for certain intestinal ...
Jun 21, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Crohn's disease: What is it, and how can it be treated?
Crohn's disease can turn your life into a gastrointestinal nightmare, but there is hope.
Jun 15, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Inflammatory bowel disease linked to increased risk of stroke
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely to have a stroke than people without the disease, according to a study published in Neurology. The study does not prove that IBD causes stroke; it only shows an ...
Jun 15, 2023
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