Genetics
Researchers identify gene that protects against inflammatory bowel disease
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified a gene that protects the gut from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Feb 1, 2017
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Ulcerative Colitis
Genetics
Largest genetic study of inflammatory bowel disease provides clues on new drug targets
In two studies published today (30 January) in Nature Genetics, researchers from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and their collaborators have identified a genetic variant that doubles an individual's risk of developing ...
Jan 30, 2017
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Medical research
Researchers discover what makes drug for ulcerative colitis tick
For approximately 70 years, physicians have used a medication containing the active agent mesalamine to treat ulcerative colitis, but little was known about how the drug targeted the inflammatory bowel disease.
Jan 23, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Crohn's and colitis study to probe factors that worsen disease
People with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are being invited to take part in a study to better understand the diseases.
Jan 23, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Special diet may be boon for kids with Crohn's, colitis
(HealthDay)—Children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis may be able to achieve relief without medications by eating a special diet, a small study suggests.
Jan 10, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Enzyme could protect against type of colorectal cancer by suppressing tumors, study finds
An enzyme that plays an active role in inflammation could be a natural way to suppress tumors and ulcers in the colon that are found in colitis associated cancer (CAC), a type of colorectal cancer that is driven by chronic ...
Jan 3, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Iron-deficiency anemia in ulcerative colitis—many patients don't get testing and treatment
Many patients with ulcerative colitis don't receive recommended testing and treatment for the common problem of iron deficiency anemia, reports a study in the October issue of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, official journal ...
Oct 24, 2016
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Genetics
Genome study identifies risk genes in African Americans with inflammatory bowel disease
In the first genome-wide association study (GWAS) of genetic risk factors for inflammatory bowel disease in African Americans, a research team has identified two regions of the genome (loci) associated with ulcerative colitis ...
Oct 20, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Certain alternative therapies may help patients with bowel disorders
A new review looks at the evidence behind the effectiveness of complementary or alternative therapies—including probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, fiber, and herbal medicinal products—for the treatment of bowel disorders ...
Oct 3, 2016
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Immunology
Retinoic acid suppresses colorectal cancer development, study finds
Retinoic acid, a compound derived in the body from vitamin A, plays a critical role in suppressing colorectal cancer in mice and humans, according to researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Aug 30, 2016
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