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Dietary oxalate and intestinal inflammation: Evidence from experimental colitis and inflammatory bowel disease patient cohorts.
Cellular and molecular gastroenterology and hepatology

Dietary oxalate and intestinal inflammation: Evidence from experimental colitis and inflammatory bowel disease patient cohorts.

If dietary oxalate influences gut inflammation, it could be a modifiable dietary factor for some people with IBD and might help explain variability in symptoms. The study points to transporters as potential markers of...

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Letter to the Editor: Microbial metabolites and immune regulation in inflammatory bowel disease and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
World Journal of Gastroenterology

Letter to the Editor: Microbial metabolites and immune regulation in inflammatory bowel disease and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

Researchers and clinicians studying IBD, and patients interested in how gut microbes and immune signaling might connect bowel inflammation with fatty liver disease, will find the discussion relevant to future precision...

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Acceptability and Feasibility of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Mixed-Methods Study
Mindfulness

Acceptability and Feasibility of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Mixed-Methods Study

IBD patients often face high psychological burden; knowing whether MBCT is acceptable and feasible helps patients and clinicians weigh it as a support option. Practical barriers (time, fatigue, disease activity) and...

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Development of Hydrophobic Tag Based HDAC6 Degrader for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment.
Journal of medicinal chemistry

Development of Hydrophobic Tag Based HDAC6 Degrader for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment.

The study introduces a novel preclinical therapeutic approach that selectively degrades HDAC6 and reduced inflammation in a mouse model of colitis, suggesting a potential new drug-discovery avenue relevant to ulcerative...

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VIGIL: Vision-Language Guided Multiple Instance Learning Framework for Ulcerative Colitis Histological Healing Prediction.
IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering

VIGIL: Vision-Language Guided Multiple Instance Learning Framework for Ulcerative Colitis Histological Healing Prediction.

The study presents an AI method that combines endoscopic images and diagnostic text to predict histological healing in ulcerative colitis, which could help non-invasive assessment and reduce annotation effort in...

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An Open-Label, Comparative, Parallel Clinical Trial of the Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Immunogenicity of the Ustekinumab Biosimilar GNR-068 and the Originally Developed Ustekinumab as a Reference Drug After a Single Subcutaneous Administration in Healthy Male Volunteers
Antibodies

An Open-Label, Comparative, Parallel Clinical Trial of the Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Immunogenicity of the Ustekinumab Biosimilar GNR-068 and the Originally Developed Ustekinumab as a Reference Drug After a Single Subcutaneous Administration in Healthy Male Volunteers

Ustekinumab treats Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis; a biosimilar that shows similar pharmacokinetics and safety could expand treatment options and affect availability and cost.

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Evolving role of intestinal ultrasound in the evaluation of Crohn's disease: A clinical- radiological perspective
European Journal of Radiology Open

Evolving role of intestinal ultrasound in the evaluation of Crohn's disease: A clinical- radiological perspective

Intestinal ultrasound is increasingly used to evaluate Crohn’s disease because it’s noninvasive, repeatable, and can detect activity and some complications—potentially reducing reliance on more invasive tests. Wider...

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Molecular regulatory mechanism of TRPV4-mediated calcium-dependent 5-HT secretion from enterochromaffin cells and its involvement in ulcerative colitis
PLOS One

Molecular regulatory mechanism of TRPV4-mediated calcium-dependent 5-HT secretion from enterochromaffin cells and its involvement in ulcerative colitis

The study links a cellular signaling pathway that increases serotonin release from gut enterochromaffin cells to inflammation in a mouse model of ulcerative colitis. If confirmed, blocking TRPV4 could become a research...

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Stigma management, social support, and quality of life among adults with Crohnʼs disease and ulcerative colitis in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology

Stigma management, social support, and quality of life among adults with Crohnʼs disease and ulcerative colitis in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Stigma and social support appear to meaningfully relate to quality of life for adults with IBD in Saudi Arabia. Understanding which coping strategies and support sources help could inform patient education and support...

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Treatment persistence after switching between anti-tumor necrosis factor agents and tofacitinib in ulcerative colitis: A nationwide claims-based cohort study in South Korea.
Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

Treatment persistence after switching between anti-tumor necrosis factor agents and tofacitinib in ulcerative colitis: A nationwide claims-based cohort study in South Korea.

Patients and clinicians considering sequencing of advanced UC therapies may care because this study reports differences in how long patients stayed on second-line treatment depending on the order of anti-TNF agents and...

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Identification of TIMP1 as a Key Regulator of Ferroptosis in Ulcerative Colitis Through Bioinformatics and Functional Experiments.
Gastroenterology research and practice

Identification of TIMP1 as a Key Regulator of Ferroptosis in Ulcerative Colitis Through Bioinformatics and Functional Experiments.

The study suggests TIMP1 may help drive ferroptosis, inflammation, and epithelial barrier dysfunction in ulcerative colitis; targeting TIMP1 could eventually inform new therapies or biomarkers if confirmed in further...

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Receptor interacting protein kinase 1 as a potential therapeutic target in inflammatory bowel disease: biological rationale and emerging clinical evidence.
Expert opinion on investigational drugs

Receptor interacting protein kinase 1 as a potential therapeutic target in inflammatory bowel disease: biological rationale and emerging clinical evidence.

This review highlights a potential new class of IBD drugs (RIPK1 inhibitors) that target inflammatory and cell-death pathways implicated in epithelial injury. For people with IBD, it signals an area of active research...

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Mistakes in the management of irritable bowel syndrome-diarrhoeal subtype and mimics: a narrative review.
Current medical research and opinion

Mistakes in the management of irritable bowel syndrome-diarrhoeal subtype and mimics: a narrative review.

People labelled with IBS-D may actually have treatable organic conditions that require different tests and treatments; avoiding diagnostic mistakes can speed appropriate care and reduce unnecessary symptom-focused...

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Inflammatory burden index (CRP×NLR) is associated with moderate-to-severe endoscopic activity in hospitalized patients with ulcerative colitis: a single-center retrospective study.
Crohn's & colitis 360

Inflammatory burden index (CRP×NLR) is associated with moderate-to-severe endoscopic activity in hospitalized patients with ulcerative colitis: a single-center retrospective study.

The study tests whether a simple blood-derived index (CRP×NLR) can help identify moderate-to-severe endoscopic inflammation when timely endoscopy is limited in hospitalized UC patients.

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Rice bran extract ameliorates experimental colitis by modulating gut dysbiosis and toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor kappa β signaling.
Indian journal of pharmacology

Rice bran extract ameliorates experimental colitis by modulating gut dysbiosis and toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor kappa β signaling.

The study suggests a rice bran extract might reduce colitis severity in rats by shifting gut microbiota and dampening TLR4/NF-κB–driven inflammation, a pathway relevant to human IBD research.

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Evaluation of pharmacokinetic metrics and pharmacodynamic biomarkers associated with endoscopic healing in pediatric Crohn's disease patients treated with anti-tumor necrosis factor biologics.
Crohn's & colitis 360

Evaluation of pharmacokinetic metrics and pharmacodynamic biomarkers associated with endoscopic healing in pediatric Crohn's disease patients treated with anti-tumor necrosis factor biologics.

Identifies candidate drug‑level and immune biomarker cut‑points linked with endoscopic healing in pediatric Crohn's disease, which could help guide dosing or treatment changes if validated.

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Rapid fecal lipidome profiling in inflammatory bowel disease: A novel approach for exploratory disease molecular characterization and therapeutic monitoring.
Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Rapid fecal lipidome profiling in inflammatory bowel disease: A novel approach for exploratory disease molecular characterization and therapeutic monitoring.

Non-invasive fecal lipid markers could help differentiate UC from CD and improve diagnostic molecular profiling in IBD if validated, which may be useful for patients and clinicians seeking less-invasive diagnostic tools.

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LIMK1 and PKM as Integratively Identified Transcriptomic Signatures in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Omics : a journal of integrative biology

LIMK1 and PKM as Integratively Identified Transcriptomic Signatures in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

The study proposes two transcriptomic markers (LIMK1, PKM) that may help characterize an IBD-associated, mitochondria–ER membrane–related transcriptional state and could guide future biomarker or mechanistic research.

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Prevalence and Predictors of Gastrointestinal Infections Among Patients With Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis and Those in Remission: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Cureus

Prevalence and Predictors of Gastrointestinal Infections Among Patients With Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis and Those in Remission: A Cross-Sectional Study.

GI infections—especially CMV—were common in this study and much more frequent in acute severe UC than in remission, suggesting testing for infections can change diagnosis and management during severe flares.

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Use of an Oral Nutritional Supplement Containing Calcium Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate (CaHMB), L-arginine, and L-glutamine May Have Helped Avoid Surgery That Could Have Led to Short Bowel Syndrome: A Case Report.
Cureus

Use of an Oral Nutritional Supplement Containing Calcium Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate (CaHMB), L-arginine, and L-glutamine May Have Helped Avoid Surgery That Could Have Led to Short Bowel Syndrome: A Case Report.

Someone with Crohn’s disease and limited remaining small intestine may face high-risk surgical choices. This case report suggests a specialized oral supplement used with conservative care was associated with fistula...

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Characterization of remission levels in patients with ulcerative colitis treated with 5-aminosalicylates: results of the cross-sectional CARUC-ASA study by the Belgian IBD Research and Development Group.
Journal of Crohn's & colitis

Characterization of remission levels in patients with ulcerative colitis treated with 5-aminosalicylates: results of the cross-sectional CARUC-ASA study by the Belgian IBD Research and Development Group.

The study evaluates how well first-line 5-ASA therapy achieves modern treatment targets (endoscopic, histologic, and biomarker remission) in real-world UC patients who are clinically in remission. Patients and clinicians...

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Spatial Modulation of Immune Cell Distribution and Pro- and Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines by Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) in a Preclinical Model of Ulcerative Colitis: A Descriptive Study.
Journal of inflammation research

Spatial Modulation of Immune Cell Distribution and Pro- and Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines by Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) in a Preclinical Model of Ulcerative Colitis: A Descriptive Study.

This study suggests noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) can reduce colonic inflammation and change immune signals regionally in a mouse model of ulcerative colitis—supporting a possible neuroimmune approach worth...

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Testing-Yield Mismatch in Inpatient Micronutrient Assessment in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Real-World Implementation-Gap Analysis
Nutrients

Testing-Yield Mismatch in Inpatient Micronutrient Assessment in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Real-World Implementation-Gap Analysis

Micronutrient deficiencies are common in IBD and can worsen anemia, healing, and neurologic function. This study shows inpatient testing focuses on B12 while missing other commonly deficient nutrients (B1, B6, zinc),...

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Comparative risk of postoperative complications in ulcerative colitis patients following preoperative advanced therapies: a network meta-analysis with meta-regression.
Journal of Crohn's & colitis

Comparative risk of postoperative complications in ulcerative colitis patients following preoperative advanced therapies: a network meta-analysis with meta-regression.

This study addresses whether being on biologic or small‑molecule IBD drugs before colorectal surgery affects short‑term postoperative complications — a practical concern for patients and clinicians planning surgery.

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Association of the DTI-ALPS Index with Sleep Disturbances and Intestinal Inflammation in Crohn's Disease: A Diffusion Tensor MRI Study.
Academic radiology

Association of the DTI-ALPS Index with Sleep Disturbances and Intestinal Inflammation in Crohn's Disease: A Diffusion Tensor MRI Study.

If confirmed, a brain perivascular/glymphatic change linked to intestinal inflammation could help explain why sleep problems are common in Crohn's disease and point to new research targets for symptom mechanisms and...

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Efficient Preparation of pH-Sensitive Core–Shell Drug-Loaded Hydrogel Microcapsules and Their Application in Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
Gels

Efficient Preparation of pH-Sensitive Core–Shell Drug-Loaded Hydrogel Microcapsules and Their Application in Ulcerative Colitis Treatment

A targeted, pH-sensitive colon delivery system could improve effectiveness and reduce systemic side effects of drugs used for UC by releasing medication in the colon and protecting it from stomach degradation. For people...

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Beyond Clinical Toxicity: Repositioning the Truelove and Witts Criteria in the Treat-to-Target Era of Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis
Gastroenterology Insights

Beyond Clinical Toxicity: Repositioning the Truelove and Witts Criteria in the Treat-to-Target Era of Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis

The T&W criteria are still used to define severe UC on admission, but relying on them alone may delay recognition of steroid non‑response and escalation decisions. Integrating biomarkers, endoscopy, and imaging can help...

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Inflammatory and Immune Cytoprofiles of Active Ulcerative Colitis from Crohn’s Disease—Insights from Multivariable Modeling
International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Inflammatory and Immune Cytoprofiles of Active Ulcerative Colitis from Crohn’s Disease—Insights from Multivariable Modeling

Distinct circulating immune signatures could help differentiate active UC from CD and suggest disease-specific pathways that might guide future biomarkers or therapies.

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Circulating microRNAs as biomarkers of disease activity and treatment response in Crohn’s disease patients receiving infliximab or vedolizumab: a longitudinal cohort study
Frontiers in Medicine

Circulating microRNAs as biomarkers of disease activity and treatment response in Crohn’s disease patients receiving infliximab or vedolizumab: a longitudinal cohort study

If validated, blood microRNAs could become noninvasive biomarkers to help track inflammation and predict biochemical response to infliximab or vedolizumab in Crohn’s disease, complementing CRP and fecal calprotectin.

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The trajectory of inflammatory bowel disease in east and southeast Asia: transitioning from acceleration in incidence to compounding prevalence.
The lancet. Gastroenterology & hepatology

The trajectory of inflammatory bowel disease in east and southeast Asia: transitioning from acceleration in incidence to compounding prevalence.

Rising incidence in east and southeast Asia means more people will live with IBD over coming decades, which affects healthcare planning, access to specialists, and resource needs. Understanding regional trajectories can...

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Periodontal ligament stem cells ameliorate experimental colitis by restoring macrophage mitochondrial homeostasis associated with PINK1/Parkin-related mitochondrial quality control.
Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular basis of disease

Periodontal ligament stem cells ameliorate experimental colitis by restoring macrophage mitochondrial homeostasis associated with PINK1/Parkin-related mitochondrial quality control.

This preclinical study links periodontal ligament stem cells to reduced colitis severity in mice by restoring macrophage mitochondrial function and activating PINK1/Parkin-associated mitophagy, suggesting a possible new...

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