Intestinal ultrasound (IUS) emerges as a game-changer in the early management of Crohn’s disease, offering a non-invasive method too predict remission. According to a recent study, IUS shows that improvements in IUS parameters within the first year correlate with enhanced patient outcomes, specifically with over a third of patients achieving remission within months. this innovative … Read more
SAN DIEGO — Low fermentable oligo-, di-, and monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs) dietary advice has been shown to be effective in easing bloating and abdominal pain, especially in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but limited availability of dietitians makes delivering this advice challenging. Researchers from Thailand have successfully enlisted a chatbot to help. In … Read more
TOPLINE: More than one third of children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) presented with anaemia at diagnosis, with the prevalence of anaemia being higher in those with Crohn’s disease than in those with ulcerative colitis. More than 20% of children remained anaemic after 1 year. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective observational study using registry data … Read more
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Hello. I’m Dr David Johnson, professor of medicine and chief of gastroenterology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Why is the oral microbiome important? As a gastroenterologist, why do I talk to my patients about it and recommend that you do … Read more
AI Predicts Premature Death in IBD Patients: A Call for Multidisciplinary Care Table of Contents AI Predicts Premature Death in IBD Patients: A Call for Multidisciplinary Care The Alarming Reality of Premature Death in IBD Patients Understanding the Scope of the Problem in the U.S. Key Findings: Unveiling the Predictors of Premature Death A Call … Read more
Diets in wealthier countries often include processed foods that contain additives, particularly emulsifiers. These additives are increasingly associated with the development of various diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A research team led by Benoit Chassaing, PhD, research director at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm), focused on one such emulsifier … Read more
anxiety, depression Significantly Worsen Outcomes for IBD Patients, Study Finds Table of Contents anxiety, depression Significantly Worsen Outcomes for IBD Patients, Study Finds IBD & Mental Health: The shocking link Between Anxiety, Depression, and Severe Inflammatory Bowel Disease Outcomes understanding the Complex IBD-Mental Health Connection Clinical Implications: Holistic Care is Crucial Looking Ahead: Future Research … Read more
TOPLINE: Among patients with active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), those with both clinical and biochemical disease activity and two common mental disorders had a more than sixfold increased risk for adverse outcomes, including flares, glucocorticosterioid use, hospitalisations, and death. METHODOLOGY: Researchers assessed the impact of psychological comorbidity and disease activity on IBD prognosis in a … Read more
Archyde Plant-Based Diets and IBD: It’s more Nuanced Than You Think Table of Contents 1. Plant-Based Diets and IBD: It’s more Nuanced Than You Think 2. Beyond Meatless: The Quality of Plant-Based Diets Matters 3. Quantifying the Impact: Data from Large-Scale Studies 4. Unveiling the Genetics Connection 5. A Call for Further Research and Personalized … Read more
BERLIN — Adherence to a healthy plant-based diet is associated with a reduced risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), whereas an unhealthy plant-based diet is linked to an increased disease risk and worse outcomes, according to the results of a large cohort study. The study, which included both Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis … Read more