Why anti-TNF drugs don't work for some kids with Crohn's disease
A study by Michigan Medicine researchers has investigated possible genetic factors for drug efficacy for children with Crohn's disease.
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Digestive System Diseases: News and Research on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
MeSH tree: C06.405.469.432
Common antibiotic could treat inflammatory bowel disease, new study finds
An antibiotic used to treat infective diarrhea could be an effective drug for a type of inflammatory bowel disease, a new study has found.
Feb 10, 2025
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How fast is your gut? The answer to this question is important to your health
Many of us pay attention to the foods we're putting in our bodies—asking ourselves whether they're nutritious and healthy for us. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself how fast this food is moving through your gut? The ...
Feb 9, 2025
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Rural Americans drive over 25 miles for gastroenterologist care, study finds
Almost 50 million Americans—disproportionately in rural areas—must drive 25 miles or more to access a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment of issues involving the digestive system, according to a study from Weill ...
Feb 6, 2025
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Intestinal worms could hold key to treating inflammatory bowel disease
A four year-long research study has found that particles secreted by an intestinal worm may assist in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an ailment suffered by millions of people globally.
Feb 6, 2025
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Inflammatory bowel disease tied to higher risk for heart disease
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 ...
Feb 5, 2025
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Researchers identify new genes that predispose the iris to inflammation
An international study led by the University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital has identified six genetic regions associated with the inflammation of the eye's iris, also known as anterior uveitis. The research also uncovered ...
Jan 30, 2025
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Genetic risk factor for Crohn's disease influences natural microbiome changes during pregnancy, mouse study finds
Pregnancy is accompanied by profound changes in the body. Among other things, these affect the energy metabolism and the immune system. But the gut microbiome, i.e., the composition of the microbial community in the gut, ...
Jan 27, 2025
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PET probe images inflammation with high sensitivity and selectivity
Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have developed a breakthrough method to detect inflammation in the body using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. This innovative probe targets CD45, a marker abundantly ...
Jan 22, 2025
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Drawing a line from the gut microbiome to inflammation and depression
It's become increasingly clear that the gut microbiome can affect human health, including mental health. Which bacterial species influence the development of disease and how they do so, however, is only just starting to be ...
Jan 21, 2025
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