Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine, also known as the colon. The large intestine acts as a five foot long conveyor belt that absorbs moisture to help ...

Discover a study that has revealed a new potential mechanism of understanding inflammation in ulcerative colitis.

Complications from IBD can happen both inside and outside the intestines ... For people with long-term IBD, there's an increased risk of colon cancer, which is why regular, more frequent screening ...

Recent years have seen significant advancements in UC treatment, offering renewed hope for patients seeking effective and ...

Inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) are immune-mediated diseases that cause inflammation inside and outside ... mainly affects the colon. Each form is treated with ...

In these videos, Sushila Dulal, MD, associate professor of medicine at the University Chicago of Medicine, discusses the latest treatments, state of the pipeline and unmet needs for patients with ...

For IBD, hydrogels delivering natural anti-inflammatory compounds such as curcumin and magnolol have shown improved colon targeting and reduced inflammation. Additionally, stem cell–loaded ...

There are two main forms: Crohn s disease, which can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract, but is most common in the colon and terminal ileum; and ulcerative colitis, which is a mucosal ...

Background IBD is a chronic inflammatory condition driven by complex genetic and immune interactions, yet preclinical models ...

While some research has suggested that the nicotine in cigarettes may benefit those with ulcerative colitis (UC), a form ... reduces muscle activity in the colon. Nicotine may also have a ...