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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Inflammatory disorders
Microscopic colitis and the risk of acute pancreatitis
In a nationwide Swedish study of more than 12,000 patients with microscopic colitis (MC), researchers from Sahlgrenska University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet found an increased risk of acute pancreatitis compared to ...
May 24, 2023
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Medications
Study shows melatonin, commonly used to improve sleep, can aggravate bowel inflammation
An article published in the journal Microorganisms shows that melatonin, despite its antioxidant effects and role in regulating sleep cycles, can worsen inflammation of the intestine and impair the action of gut microbiota. ...
May 9, 2023
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Medications
Crohn's disease has no cure, but new treatments bring hope
Anyone newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease likely has a lot of questions—and probably some anxiety—about having a chronic ailment for which there's no cure.
May 8, 2023
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Genetics
Study gives insight into cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease
Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified a genetic variant that increases people's risk of developing perianal Crohn's disease, the most debilitating manifestation of Crohn's disease.
Apr 20, 2023
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Addiction
Study reveals high prevalence of alcohol, opioid use among patients with Crohn's disease
Newly diagnosed people with Crohn's disease (CD) in the United States are more likely to experience drug and alcohol use compared with the general population, according to a recent study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers. ...
Apr 10, 2023
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Gastroenterology
Study sheds light on how IBD can develop
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, describes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, two chronic diseases that cause inflammation in the intestines. IBD, which affects about 3 million adults in the United States, is an autoimmune ...
Apr 7, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
New imaging technique for effective therapy in Crohn's disease
Patients suffering from Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory intestinal disorder, develop painful constrictions in the bowel. Due to a lack of methods until now, these complications cannot be characterized with sufficient ...
Apr 5, 2023
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Herbal compound blocks progression of rheumatoid arthritis by inhibiting protein
We all know that a strong immune system is a definite advantage. Yet, sometimes, the immune system goes awry and attacks the body. This autoimmunity is the cause of various disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's ...
Apr 5, 2023
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