Ulcerative Colitis
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A Simple Blood Test to Track Gut Healing? The New REG3α Discovery for Ulcerative Colitis
Researchers have discovered a new blood biomarker called REG3α that can accurately track gut inflammation in…
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New UC Treatment Update: Safety Fears Cleared for Obefazimod
A large-scale safety analysis of the new ulcerative colitis drug obefazimod shows no increased cancer risk,…
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Could Removing Your Appendix Help Heal Your Ulcerative Colitis?
Adding laparoscopic appendectomy to standard medical therapy significantly reduces clinical relapse at 12 months and improves…
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The ‘Muscle Burn’ Molecule: How Your Body’s Waste Helps Heal IBD
Scientists have discovered that lactate, once thought of as “waste”, is actually a vital signal that…
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Smart Planning for Surgery: How AI Predicts Your Recovery Path
A major study of over 7,500 patients reveals how AI can use simple blood tests to…
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A Helping Hand for Your Stoma: How ‘Nurse Navigators’ Make Life Easier
A clinical trial of 74 patients shows that a dedicated “nurse navigation” programme helps people adjust…
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Natural Healing: Could Fruit Sugars Be a New Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis?
Early-stage laboratory research reveals that complex sugars from a wild fruit can shield the gut from…
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The ‘Postcode Lottery’: How Where You Live Affects Your IBD Care
A 14-year study of the Brazilian healthcare system reveals how income inequality and local development affect…
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New Study Compares Hospital Admissions for Ileostomies and Colostomies
Patients with ileostomies had higher rates of readmissions due to stoma-related complications. Readmissions due to dehydration…
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Helping Children with Severe Ulcerative Colitis: How Ultrasound Can Predict the Best Treatment
Children with left-colon wall thickness above 5 mm were far more likely to fail steroids and…
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