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Unique imaging technology to map cells tied to inflammatory bowel disease
New “maps” of hundreds of thousands of cells related to inflammatory bowel disease shed greater light on their effects on intestinal tissues through a newly utilized imaging technique called “imaging mass cytometry.” The novel findings by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania provide a possible path to better targeted […]
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Statins may be effective treatment for patients with ulcerative colitis
By Hanae Armitage There may be good news for the nearly 1 million people battling ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel condition with no real cure: Statins, a commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drug, seem to be an effective, if unexpected, treatment for the condition, according to a new Stanford Medicine study. Currently, the only lines of defense […]
Blog
Here’s how Crohn’s disease can affect your eyes
By Leandra Beabout Some folks might experience sensitivity to light during a flare-up. But can your gut actually mess with your vision? Is there a link between Crohn’s disease and your eyes? It turns out, your body parts might be more interconnected than you think. Can Crohn’s disease really affect your eyes? For some folks, yes! Crohn’s is classified as […]
Research
Novel mechanism links genetic defect in IBD patients to gut leakiness
By Iqbal Pittalwala A team of researchers led by a biomedical scientist at the University of California, Riverside, has identified a novel mechanism by which loss-of-function mutations in the gene PTPN2, found in many patients with inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, affect how intestinal epithelial cells maintain a barrier. The intestinal epithelium, a single layer […]
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5 Great nutrition apps that can help you manage IBD
By Elizabeth Yun If you’re like many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you may have noticed that what you eat can directly influence how you feel. (Ever eaten a bag of trail mix and had stomach cramps the rest of the night?) Since IBD affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, your diet plays an important role in keeping […]
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Precursor to ulcerative colitis in healthy individuals years before onset of disease
By Maria Elisson Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with symptoms normally setting in between late adolescence and the age of 30. What causes it is not yet known, but there is lots to suggest that the disease is a result of an interplay between genetic and environmental factors and that gut flora […]
Personal Story
3 Famous Olympic athletes share how they manage Crohn’s disease
By Janissa Delzo, M.P.H. Managing a chronic condition such as Crohn’s disease can be more than uncomfortable and disruptive to your daily life. However, you can stay active and pursue the activities you enjoy with the right treatment plan. Famous Olympic athletes with Crohn’s disease such as Kathleen Baker, Alyxandria Treasure, and Carrie Johnson are all examples of […]
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Victorian MP Lisa Neville returns to work following extended sick leave
By Rhiannon Tuffield The minister overseeing Victoria’s hotel quarantine scheme, Lisa Neville, has returned to work after battling Crohn’s disease flare-ups for months. Premier Daniel Andrews on Monday announced that Ms Neville had returned to work after the senior minister was forced to take leave in February. Ms Neville was admitted to hospital and spent […]
Research
High burden of ulcerative colitis in Australia
By Kenny Walter While the majority of patients are satisfied with ulcerative colitis (UC) treatments, the overall disease burden remains high in Australia. A team, led by Susan J. Connor, PhD, Department of Gastroenterology, Liverpool Hospital, South Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, evaluated the impact , perceptions […]
Personal Story
How IBD has shaped my approach to parenting
By Bridget Shirvell “Wanna see, wanna see.” Toddler speak greets me as I step through my door. My daughter is already at my side, demanding to see the band-aid from my latest Entyvio infusion. After touching the rough, pink self-adherent tape wrapped around my left arm, she immediately wants me to take it off and […]
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NewsUnique imaging technology to map cells tied to inflammatory bowel disease
“Imaging mass cytometry” shows how cells tied to inflammatory bowel disease affect intestinal tissue, generating new theories for the progression of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis -
NewsStatins may be effective treatment for patients with ulcerative colitis
People with ulcerative colitis who are also taking statins have about a 50% decreased risk of colectomies and hospitalization, according to a Stanford Medicine study. -
BlogHere’s how Crohn’s disease can affect your eyes
If you have Crohn’s disease, you’re probably all too familiar with the unpleasant gastrointestinal (GI) system like tarry poop and stomach pains. But what about symptoms in *other* parts of your body?
