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Machine-learning approach to dissect the clinical heterogeneity of IBD-associated fatigue.
BMJ digital health & AI

Machine-learning approach to dissect the clinical heterogeneity of IBD-associated fatigue.

Fatigue affects more than half of people with IBD and is a leading cause of impaired quality of life. A machine-learning approach that identifies distinct patient-level patterns may help researchers and clinicians...

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A novel Bacillus megaterium/ω-3 PUFA synbiotic attenuates colon inflammation and promotes a pro-resolving macrophage profile ex-vivo.
Frontiers in immunology

A novel Bacillus megaterium/ω-3 PUFA synbiotic attenuates colon inflammation and promotes a pro-resolving macrophage profile ex-vivo.

The study suggests a probiotic–ω‑3 combination (a synbiotic) might boost the anti‑inflammatory, pro‑resolving effects of ω‑3s in colonic tissue—potentially relevant for people with ulcerative colitis looking for adjunct...

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Gut microbiota-derived metabolites and IL-22 signaling in inflammatory bowel disease: context-dependent regulation of mucosal repair and inflammation.
Frontiers in immunology

Gut microbiota-derived metabolites and IL-22 signaling in inflammatory bowel disease: context-dependent regulation of mucosal repair and inflammation.

IL-22 links microbial metabolites to epithelial repair and inflammation; clarifying these pathways could inform future therapies or dietary/microbiome approaches to promote mucosal healing without worsening inflammation.

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Enantioselective Determination of Upadacitinib in Pharmaceutical Formulations Using Reversed-Phase Chiral Liquid Chromatography.
Journal of separation science

Enantioselective Determination of Upadacitinib in Pharmaceutical Formulations Using Reversed-Phase Chiral Liquid Chromatography.

The paper presents a validated lab method to detect and quantify enantiomeric impurities in upadacitinib, which supports drug quality and safety for patients treated with JAK‑1 inhibitors for IBD and other conditions.

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Probiotic-Derived Extracellular Vesicles as Potential Nano-Immunotherapeutic Platforms in IBD: A Clinician's Perspective.
International journal of nanomedicine

Probiotic-Derived Extracellular Vesicles as Potential Nano-Immunotherapeutic Platforms in IBD: A Clinician's Perspective.

This review highlights a new, non-live microbiome-based therapy approach (probiotic-derived EVs) that could in future modulate gut immunity and barrier function without using live microbes. For people with IBD, such...

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Long-term real-world effectiveness and safety of mirikizumab in ulcerative colitis: 52-Week results from an expanded international two-center retrospective cohort study.
Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

Long-term real-world effectiveness and safety of mirikizumab in ulcerative colitis: 52-Week results from an expanded international two-center retrospective cohort study.

Real-world 52-week data suggest mirikizumab can produce meaningful remission and reasonable drug persistence in patients with treatment-experienced ulcerative colitis. This is especially relevant for people who have not...

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Association of nutritional indices with early clinical remission in patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis treated with vedolizumab.
Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

Association of nutritional indices with early clinical remission in patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis treated with vedolizumab.

Simple, routinely measured nutritional scores were associated with early (14-week) remission on vedolizumab in patients with moderate-to-severe UC, which could help identify patients more likely to respond early to this...

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Interleukin-17 Inhibitors in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
JAMA dermatology

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Interleukin-17 Inhibitors in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa have higher baseline IBD risk, and IL-17 inhibitors are effective HS treatments. People with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (or those at risk) may worry whether these drugs...

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Blautia wexlerae ameliorates ulcerative colitis via metabolic remodeling of the gut microbiota.
Cell reports

Blautia wexlerae ameliorates ulcerative colitis via metabolic remodeling of the gut microbiota.

The study links a specific gut microbe and its metabolite to reduced inflammation and improved barrier function in ulcerative colitis models and cohort comparisons, suggesting a potential new microbiome-targeted therapy...

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Outcomes and Complications of Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Large Insurance Claims Matched Cohort Analysis.
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews

Outcomes and Complications of Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Large Insurance Claims Matched Cohort Analysis.

People with IBD who need shoulder replacement may face higher short-term risks after surgery, including infections, pneumonia, sepsis, emergency visits, and a greater chance of needing revision operations. Knowing this...

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Matrix metalloproteinase 9 and dipeptidyl peptidase-4/cluster of differentiation 26 are better performing biomarkers than matrix metalloproteinase 3 in stratifying mild and moderate activity of the ulcerative colitis
Biochemia medica

Matrix metalloproteinase 9 and dipeptidyl peptidase-4/cluster of differentiation 26 are better performing biomarkers than matrix metalloproteinase 3 in stratifying mild and moderate activity of the ulcerative colitis

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a clinical study related to Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, and Biomarkers. The original article is from Biochemia medica.

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Association of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism with inflammatory bowel disease activity.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition

Association of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism with inflammatory bowel disease activity.

The study suggests ADHD and autism are linked with slightly higher risk of more severe IBD events (including need for advanced therapies and, for UC, colectomy), which may help target monitoring and support for young...

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Increasing Global Burden of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Its Attributable Anemia in Adults Aged 60 Years and Older: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.
Journal of digestive diseases

Increasing Global Burden of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Its Attributable Anemia in Adults Aged 60 Years and Older: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.

Older adults (≥60) with IBD are an increasing population worldwide, and IBD-related anemia is rising—this affects screening needs, healthcare planning, and resource allocation. The findings point to widening...

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Early Markers Associated with Crohn’s Disease in Emergency Department Patients with New-Onset Terminal Ileitis: An Exploratory Retrospective Cohort Study
Journal of Clinical Medicine

Early Markers Associated with Crohn’s Disease in Emergency Department Patients with New-Onset Terminal Ileitis: An Exploratory Retrospective Cohort Study

Patients who present with new radiologic terminal ileitis sometimes develop Crohn’s disease. Identifying simple blood and imaging markers that predict who is at higher risk could help prioritize follow-up or specialist...

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Glutaredoxin 1 facilitates colitis recovery by controlling glutathionylation and activity of STAT6 in M2 macrophages
Cell Communication and Signaling

Glutaredoxin 1 facilitates colitis recovery by controlling glutathionylation and activity of STAT6 in M2 macrophages

The study proposes a new redox-regulatory pathway (Grx1–STAT6) that helps M2 macrophages drive tissue repair and colitis recovery in preclinical models, pointing to a possible new therapeutic target to promote...

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Campylobacter spp. infection and subsequent clinical outcomes in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas

Campylobacter spp. infection and subsequent clinical outcomes in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

This study suggests that a confirmed Campylobacter stool infection in people with IBD was followed by higher rates of flare and need for treatment escalation within 12 months, so infected patients might need closer...

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Accredited inflammatory bowel disease units are associated with better patient-reported experience: a cross-sectional study.
Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas

Accredited inflammatory bowel disease units are associated with better patient-reported experience: a cross-sectional study.

Patients cared for in accredited IBD units reported better experience and higher satisfaction in this study, which suggests that accreditation may improve patient-centred aspects of care even if self-reported disease...

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Translation and validation of the IBD-disk for assessing disability in Spanish-speaking patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas

Translation and validation of the IBD-disk for assessing disability in Spanish-speaking patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

A validated Spanish IBD-Disk gives Spanish-speaking patients and clinicians a brief, validated tool to measure disability and global health in IBD, supporting consistent monitoring and research across Spanish-speaking...

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Ustekinumab combined with upadacitinib promotes endoscopic healing in moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease with anti-TNF-α failure.
Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas

Ustekinumab combined with upadacitinib promotes endoscopic healing in moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease with anti-TNF-α failure.

Patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease who do not respond to anti-TNF drugs have limited options. This study suggests combining ustekinumab with upadacitinib may improve endoscopic healing versus either drug...

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Time trends of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease in Catalonia from 2011 to 2023. Population-based cohort study.
Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas

Time trends of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease in Catalonia from 2011 to 2023. Population-based cohort study.

Trends in treatments for children with IBD can affect hospitalization and surgical needs. Noting rising use of biologics (infliximab) alongside fewer hospitalizations may be important for families and clinicians tracking...

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Diagnostic Performance and Reproducibility of Chromoendoscopic Classification (FOCUS Classification: Flat-Type Dysplasia Optical Assessment by Chromoendoscopy in Ulcerative ColitiS) for Flat-Type Dysplasia in Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Neoplasia.
Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society

Diagnostic Performance and Reproducibility of Chromoendoscopic Classification (FOCUS Classification: Flat-Type Dysplasia Optical Assessment by Chromoendoscopy in Ulcerative ColitiS) for Flat-Type Dysplasia in Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Neoplasia.

Better endoscopic classification of flat-type dysplasia could improve surveillance accuracy for people with long-standing ulcerative colitis, helping identify lesions that need biopsy or more urgent management.

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Extension Study of Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Tulisokibart in Participants With Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis (MK-7240-011)
ClinicalTrials.gov

Extension Study of Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Tulisokibart in Participants With Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis (MK-7240-011)

This trial describes a large Phase 3 extension study collecting long-term safety and tolerability data for tulisokibart (MK-7240), an investigational TL1A-targeting antibody for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis....

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Cumulative thalidomide exposure, peripheral neuropathy, and clinical outcomes in pediatric and very early-onset inflammatory bowel disease: a retrospective cohort study.
Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Cumulative thalidomide exposure, peripheral neuropathy, and clinical outcomes in pediatric and very early-onset inflammatory bowel disease: a retrospective cohort study.

Thalidomide can help treat refractory pediatric IBD but causes peripheral neuropathy. Knowing a cumulative-dose threshold linked to neuropathy could help clinicians balance benefit and neurotoxicity risk.

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Influence of socioeconomic development on incidence and disease phenotype in inflammatory bowel disease: a population-based incident study across 16 regions.
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association

Influence of socioeconomic development on incidence and disease phenotype in inflammatory bowel disease: a population-based incident study across 16 regions.

Differences in urbanisation and socioeconomic development may help explain rising IBD rates in newly industrialised regions and point to where earlier diagnosis and healthcare planning might be needed. The association...

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Age, Rather Than Social Vulnerability, Is Associated With Disparities in Prescription Patterns in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Epic Cosmos Study.
Gastro hep advances

Age, Rather Than Social Vulnerability, Is Associated With Disparities in Prescription Patterns in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Epic Cosmos Study.

The findings highlight that older adults are less likely to be prescribed advanced IBD therapies, which could reflect prescribing patterns, comorbidities, insurance factors, or access issues relevant to treatment...

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Mechanism-guided Mn 3 O 4 /GDY nanoplatform intercepts neutrophil- driven oxidative amplification to treat inflammatory bowel disease
Europe PMC

Mechanism-guided Mn 3 O 4 /GDY nanoplatform intercepts neutrophil- driven oxidative amplification to treat inflammatory bowel disease

The study proposes a new oral nanoparticle that targets neutrophil-driven oxidative stress linked to mucosal barrier damage, a mechanism relevant to IBD pathology. If translatable, this approach could add a new modality...

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Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index and Reduced Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Evidence of Protective Association for Crohn's Disease Mediated by Biomarkers
Europe PMC

Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index and Reduced Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Evidence of Protective Association for Crohn's Disease Mediated by Biomarkers

The study suggests higher dietary antioxidant intake (measured by CDAI) may be linked to lower Crohn's disease risk and that inflammation biomarkers could partly explain the association—information potentially relevant...

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Microbial enzyme-responsive inulin nanoparticles for colon-targeted oral delivery of 5-ASA toward improved therapy of inflammatory bowel disease.
Theranostics

Microbial enzyme-responsive inulin nanoparticles for colon-targeted oral delivery of 5-ASA toward improved therapy of inflammatory bowel disease.

The study describes a targeted oral delivery system for 5-ASA that aims to concentrate drug release in the colon and also leverage inulin’s prebiotic/immunomodulatory properties—potentially improving effectiveness and...

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Bridging the gut and mind: a narrative review of depression in Crohn's disease and emerging gut-brain axis therapies.
Frontiers in neuroscience

Bridging the gut and mind: a narrative review of depression in Crohn's disease and emerging gut-brain axis therapies.

Depression is common in Crohn’s disease and appears linked to immune and microbial signals from the gut. Understanding gut–brain mechanisms could improve how mood symptoms are detected and treated in people with IBD.

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Colon-targeted oral delivery of melatonin for regulating macrophage activity and intestinal barrier in ulcerative colitis.
Theranostics

Colon-targeted oral delivery of melatonin for regulating macrophage activity and intestinal barrier in ulcerative colitis.

Targeted oral delivery of melatonin could reduce inflammation and help repair the intestinal barrier in UC by acting on macrophages and epithelial cells. If translated to humans, this approach might offer a locally...

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Emerging antimicrobial peptides in gastrointestinal disorders: Dual role in immunity and therapy.
World journal of gastrointestinal pharmacology and therapeutics

Emerging antimicrobial peptides in gastrointestinal disorders: Dual role in immunity and therapy.

AMPs are central to gut immune balance and are being explored as new therapies for IBD and related gut diseases. For people with Crohn’s or IBD, understanding AMPs helps explain research directions aimed at restoring...

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Association Between Bowel Urgency and Intestinal Ultrasound Parameters in Ulcerative Colitis: Insights Into Transmural Inflammation and Symptom Pathophysiology.
United European gastroenterology journal

Association Between Bowel Urgency and Intestinal Ultrasound Parameters in Ulcerative Colitis: Insights Into Transmural Inflammation and Symptom Pathophysiology.

The study connects a bothersome UC symptom (bowel urgency) to intestinal ultrasound signs of transmural inflammation, suggesting ultrasound might help explain and track symptom-related inflammation without relying solely...

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Integrative Machine Learning and Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Reveals Timp1+ Stromal Cells as Key Drivers in Ulcerative Colitis.
Journal of inflammation research

Integrative Machine Learning and Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Reveals Timp1+ Stromal Cells as Key Drivers in Ulcerative Colitis.

Identifies a stromal-cell subset marked by TIMP1 that may play a role in UC pathogenesis and might serve as a candidate biomarker or therapeutic target; useful for researchers and clinicians following emerging...

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UCMamba: Visual State Space Model for Ulcerative Colitis Severity Scoring with Spiral Scan and Sequential Contrastive Learning.
IEEE journal of biomedical and health informatics

UCMamba: Visual State Space Model for Ulcerative Colitis Severity Scoring with Spiral Scan and Sequential Contrastive Learning.

Better automated scoring tools for endoscopic images could reduce variability between human reviewers and help standardize assessments of ulcerative colitis severity used for treatment decisions and monitoring.

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