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Crohn’s disease versus ulcerative colitis: What’s the difference?

Crohn’s and UC affect the GI tract differently. Crohn’s impacts the whole tract, while UC is limited to the colon. Learn the ...
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Higher Genetic Risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Is Linked to Increased Disease Severity

Higher genetic risk for inflammatory bowel disease is linked to more severe disease and increased risks for hospital stays and earlier need for advanced treatments.

A silent signaling network deep in the gut protects against inflammatory intestinal disorders, scientists find

Deep in the folds of the intestine, in microscopic pockets called crypts, a quiet surveillance system is always at work. Stem ...
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Test may reveal intestinal inflammation long before symptoms appear

New research suggests that simple tests may help predict when a chronic bowel disease is about to worsen.

Scientists discover 'bacterial constipation,' a new disease caused by gut-drying bacteria

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation ...

Doctor Shares 7 Early Symptoms Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease That Shouldn't Be Ignored

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a long-term condition that causes ulcers and swelling in the digestive tract.
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Seeing the invisible: muscle failure and malnutrition in inflammatory bowel disease

Malnutrition and muscle loss are among the most underestimated complications of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). 1-3 Despite guideline recommendations, routine clinical practice ...