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Surgery risk for IBD declining in biologic era, ‘but that doesn’t mean it’s zero’
By Robert Stott “If you think in terms of risk, about what the most disabling situation is when it comes to ulcerative colitis, it’s probably surgery, and most patients would like to avoid this at any cost,” Angelina Collins, MSN, ANP‐BC, from the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at UC San Diego Health, told attendees. “There is […]
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Research links gut fungi to intestinal inflammation in Crohn’s disease
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that can lead to chronic inflammation of the entire digestive tract. Symptoms include diarrhea, pain and cramping, fatigue, weight loss and more. There is no cure for Crohn’s disease, but patients can alleviate symptoms with current treatment options. New treatment options for Crohn’s disease patients […]
Personal Story
What I wish people knew about ulcerative colitis
By Nour Al-Timimi Not too long ago, perhaps a few weeks ago, I was telling a colleague how I don’t like describing an unfamiliar person by their physical features. I obviously don’t know them enough to be able to describe them by personality or character trait, which makes it difficult when speaking or referring to […]
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People with IBD have more microplastics in their feces
Microplastics — tiny pieces of plastic less than 5 mm in length — are everywhere, from bottled water to food to air. According to recent estimates, people consume tens of thousands of these particles each year, with unknown health consequences. The prevalence of IBD, which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is rising globally. Characterized […]
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Global spread of autoimmune disease blamed on western diet
By Robin McKie More and more people around the world are suffering because their immune systems can no longer tell the difference between healthy cells and invading micro-organisms. Disease defences that once protected them are instead attacking their tissue and organs. Major international research efforts are being made to fight this trend – including an initiative at […]
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First structure of human protein complex with ‘licence to kill’
Using the Australian Synchrotron, the team solved the structure of the human cell death proteins MLKL and RIPK3 bound to each other, as well as human RIPK3 alone. When RIPK3 activates MLKL, it triggers a type of inflammatory cell death called necroptosis that kills the cell and alerts the immune system that it is under attack. However, […]
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Podcast: My amazing body – Anxiety
Listen here. Dr Manaan Kar Ray, a psychiatrist and director for Adult Mental Health at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, explains what anxiety disorder is and how it affects your body. He also talks about the different types of anxiety and the best ways to look after your mental wellbeing. Michelle, a Queensland woman, talks about her lived experience with anxiety. Transcript: Dr Kar Ray: The first thing to […]
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‘You never know when you might flare up, day to day life is unpredictable’
By Lizzie Thomson Both Crohn’s and colitis can affect anyone, at any age. James was diagnosed with colitis when he was 21. ‘I was vomiting, constantly glued to the toilet and I noticed blood in my stools – I knew something wasn’t right,’ he tells Metro.co.uk. ‘The whole holiday was a shambles for me as […]
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Amelia’s story is proof that life can still be good without a large intestine
By Amelia Ranger For many, coming up with a Tinder bio is one of the hardest parts of online dating — luckily, I had a good one. ‘I don’t have a large intestine, but I make up for it with personality’. When I was single, my Tinder matches loved to ask me questions about my […]
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Podcast: Sustainable wellness with Flic Manning
Listen here. In this episode spoonie and wellness expert Flic Manning shares with us her personal strategies for navigating treatment, drugs, side effects and B.S. Hear how she interviews clinicians to see if they are the right fit for her! Plus why she shares her experience of Crohn’s disease publicly and without shame. About Flic Flic Manning […]
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