Inflammatory disorders

New cause of chronic inflammation in ulcerative colitis discovered

It is estimated that more than 5 million people worldwide suffer from ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammation of the colon that often progresses in stages whose causes have not yet been fully investigated. A new international ...

Inflammatory disorders

Semisynthetic bile acid shows promise in reducing gut inflammation

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 ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

IBD activity may increase risk for Clostridioides difficile infection

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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