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Comparative Effectiveness Analysis of Phase 3 Clinical Trials in Moderately to Severely Active Inflammatory Bowel Disease Reveals Increased Harm From Placebo and Challenges Equipoise
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Comparative Effectiveness Analysis of Phase 3 Clinical Trials in Moderately to Severely Active Inflammatory Bowel Disease Reveals Increased Harm From Placebo and Challenges Equipoise

The analysis suggests that placebo arms in Phase 3 IBD trials are associated with higher rates of serious events, mainly disease exacerbations; this matters because it raises ethical and safety concerns for people with...

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Integrated DIA proteomics of tissue and exudate reveals screening markers for early detection of ulcerative colitis and colorectal cancer.
Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry

Integrated DIA proteomics of tissue and exudate reveals screening markers for early detection of ulcerative colitis and colorectal cancer.

Early, noninvasive biomarkers could help detect ulcerative colitis and related colorectal cancer risk sooner. This study identifies four serum-accessible proteins with promising diagnostic accuracy in the reported...

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Anti-TNF withdrawal or long-term treatment in ulcerative colitis (BIOSTOP): a multicentre open label, randomized controlled trial.
Journal of Crohn's & colitis

Anti-TNF withdrawal or long-term treatment in ulcerative colitis (BIOSTOP): a multicentre open label, randomized controlled trial.

This trial directly informs a common clinical question: whether patients in deep remission can safely stop anti‑TNF therapy. Results show higher relapse risk after withdrawal, but many patients can be successfully...

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Extracellular Vesicles Derived from Elaeocarpus braceanus Alleviate DSS-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Mice Through Multiple Pathways
Nanomaterials

Extracellular Vesicles Derived from Elaeocarpus braceanus Alleviate DSS-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Mice Through Multiple Pathways

This study describes a new plant-derived nanoparticle (EBDEVs) that reduced inflammation and improved colon health in a mouse model of ulcerative colitis and altered the gut microbiota — early evidence that may guide...

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Oral microalgae-ROS-responsive hierarchical targeting delivery system for precision therapy of ulcerative colitis
Journal of Nanobiotechnology

Oral microalgae-ROS-responsive hierarchical targeting delivery system for precision therapy of ulcerative colitis

The study proposes a targeted oral delivery method that could help concentrate anti-inflammatory natural compounds at inflamed colon sites, potentially improving treatment effectiveness for ulcerative colitis while...

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Effects of common antibiotics on representative gut bacterial strains associated with inflammatory bowel disease
BMC Microbiology

Effects of common antibiotics on representative gut bacterial strains associated with inflammatory bowel disease

Antibiotics commonly used against anaerobes affected opportunistic IBD-associated strains and beneficial commensals differently in lab cultures; this could influence thinking about using broad‑spectrum antibiotics to...

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Gastrointestinal manifestations of common variable immunodeficiency: what a gastroenterologist needs to be aware of.
Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology

Gastrointestinal manifestations of common variable immunodeficiency: what a gastroenterologist needs to be aware of.

CVID can cause GI problems that closely mimic Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or celiac disease and may change diagnostic and treatment choices. Gastroenterologists need to consider CVID when IBD presentations are...

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Pilot and Feasibility Study of 2'-FL as a Dietary Supplement in IBD Patients Receiving Stable Maintenance Anti-TNF Therapy
ClinicalTrials.gov

Pilot and Feasibility Study of 2'-FL as a Dietary Supplement in IBD Patients Receiving Stable Maintenance Anti-TNF Therapy

Patients on anti-TNF biologics often seek safe ways to support gut microbial health. This trial tests a prebiotic supplement (2'-FL) for safety and whether it increases beneficial bacteria and butyrate in young people...

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Mirikizumab and Tirzepatide Administered in Adult Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease and Obesity or Overweight
ClinicalTrials.gov

Mirikizumab and Tirzepatide Administered in Adult Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease and Obesity or Overweight

People with Crohn’s disease who are overweight or have obesity may have different disease and treatment needs. This Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding tirzepatide to mirikizumab improves both disease outcomes and...

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ROS-Responsive Curcumin Nanoparticles Reprogram the Gut-Brain Axis for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapy
Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials

ROS-Responsive Curcumin Nanoparticles Reprogram the Gut-Brain Axis for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapy

The study reports a novel nanoparticle method to deliver curcumin specifically to inflamed colon tissue, which in mice improved gut inflammation, microbiome balance, barrier repair, and depression‑like behaviors—areas...

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Oral Nanoarmored Lactobacillus rhamnosus with Inflammation Targeting and Scavenging Activities for Colitis Lesion-Specific Therapy
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering

Oral Nanoarmored Lactobacillus rhamnosus with Inflammation Targeting and Scavenging Activities for Colitis Lesion-Specific Therapy

This work describes a novel engineered probiotic designed to survive the gastrointestinal tract and act specifically at inflamed colitis sites, which could lead to new targeted therapies for IBD if validated in humans.

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Predictors of ustekinumab intensified dose escalation in inflammatory bowel disease: a real-world (UST-predict) study
Frontiers in Pharmacology

Predictors of ustekinumab intensified dose escalation in inflammatory bowel disease: a real-world (UST-predict) study

People with Crohn’s disease on ustekinumab may be more likely to need intensified dosing if they previously tried biologics or immunomodulators or have had disease longer; this could affect monitoring and planning. For...

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Ileostomy or Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis: Shared Decision-Making in the Surgical Management of Ulcerative Colitis.
Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

Ileostomy or Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis: Shared Decision-Making in the Surgical Management of Ulcerative Colitis.

Surgical choices for ulcerative colitis—permanent ileostomy versus ileal pouch (IPAA)—lead to very different daily-life outcomes. Understanding risks and lifestyle tradeoffs and using shared decision-making helps...

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Perception of care in immigrant and nonimmigrant persons with inflammatory bowel disease: a survey-based study.
Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology

Perception of care in immigrant and nonimmigrant persons with inflammatory bowel disease: a survey-based study.

Immigrants with IBD reported substantial barriers to care — language gaps, work-related limits on attending appointments, and cultural concerns — which can hinder disease management. Recognizing these issues can help...

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Temporal trends in depression-related hospitalizations and suicide among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology

Temporal trends in depression-related hospitalizations and suicide among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Depression and suicide are important concerns for people with IBD. This study shows higher hospitalization risk for depression in IBD but a decline in those hospitalizations over time, which may reflect changing care...

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Exploring endoscopy sedation experiences in young adults with pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease after transfer to adult gastroenterology care.
Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology

Exploring endoscopy sedation experiences in young adults with pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease after transfer to adult gastroenterology care.

Endoscopy comfort and sedation differ between pediatric and adult settings, and worse adult experiences could deter young adults from needed surveillance or care. Addressing sedation choice, communication, and provider...

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Optimism and mindfulness are associated with decreased abdominal pain among adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease.
Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology

Optimism and mindfulness are associated with decreased abdominal pain among adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease.

Adolescents with IBD often experience abdominal pain that affects daily life. This study suggests psychological resilience — especially optimism and mindfulness — is linked with less pain, pointing to nonpharmacologic...

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Lipoprotein (a) and inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Annals of gastroenterology

Lipoprotein (a) and inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The study suggests people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis have higher lipoprotein(a) levels than healthy controls, which could be relevant because Lp(a) is a cardiovascular-risk biomarker and cardiovascular...

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IOIBD: the International Organization for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

IOIBD: the International Organization for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

IOIBD’s consensus frameworks and educational programs shape how IBD is studied and treated worldwide — affecting trial design, treatment goals, patient-reported outcome measures, and clinical guidance that patients and...

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Utility of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Serology, Genetics, and Inflammation (IBD-SGI) Panel in the Evaluation of Atypical Ulcerative Colitis With Active Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use: A Case Report
Cureus

Utility of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Serology, Genetics, and Inflammation (IBD-SGI) Panel in the Evaluation of Atypical Ulcerative Colitis With Active Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use: A Case Report

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a case report related to Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, and Genetics and genomics. The original article is from Cureus.

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A facile sequentially-activatable fluorescent probe for fast imaging of the superoxide anion in ulcerative colitis.
Chemical communications (Cambridge, England)

A facile sequentially-activatable fluorescent probe for fast imaging of the superoxide anion in ulcerative colitis.

A probe that images superoxide in inflamed colons could help researchers study oxidative stress in ulcerative colitis and potentially guide development of new biomarkers or imaging approaches.

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Rate of Autoimmune Diseases in the 10 Years Preceding Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosis: A Nationwide Cohort Study in South Korea.
Neurology

Rate of Autoimmune Diseases in the 10 Years Preceding Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosis: A Nationwide Cohort Study in South Korea.

This study highlights that people who go on to develop myasthenia gravis had higher rates of other autoimmune diagnoses in the years beforehand, which may be relevant for clinicians tracking autoimmune comorbidity...

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Combined Enterococcus faecium SF68®–Butyrate–Folate Supplementation Restores Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Epithelial Metabolic Function in Experimental DSS-Induced Colitis
Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Combined Enterococcus faecium SF68®–Butyrate–Folate Supplementation Restores Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Epithelial Metabolic Function in Experimental DSS-Induced Colitis

The study suggests a combined probiotic-plus-nutrient approach may improve intestinal barrier integrity, reduce inflammation, and restore epithelial metabolism in an IBD model—areas not fully addressed by current...

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Structural Characterization of a Glucan from Zingiber officinale and Its Efficacy in Alleviating Ulcerative Colitis by Ameliorating Gut Microbiota Imbalance
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

Structural Characterization of a Glucan from Zingiber officinale and Its Efficacy in Alleviating Ulcerative Colitis by Ameliorating Gut Microbiota Imbalance

Researchers tested a ginger-derived glucan that reduced inflammation and reshaped the gut microbiota in a mouse colitis model — a potential prebiotic approach that could inform future IBD therapies or dietary strategies.

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Pediatric intestinal enteroids derived from very early onset inflammatory bowel disease reveal differences in growth, morphology, and barrier function
Scientific Reports

Pediatric intestinal enteroids derived from very early onset inflammatory bowel disease reveal differences in growth, morphology, and barrier function

This paper suggests that epithelial barrier structure and function may be altered in very early onset pediatric IBD. That could help researchers study disease mechanisms and eventually guide targeted therapies for...

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Macrophages and the Tissue Repair Circuit: Homeostasis, Autoimmune Diseases, and Resolution-Based Therapeutic Strategies
Cells

Macrophages and the Tissue Repair Circuit: Homeostasis, Autoimmune Diseases, and Resolution-Based Therapeutic Strategies

The review links macrophage-driven repair mechanisms to chronic inflammation and fibrosis in autoimmune diseases, including IBD, and highlights experimental strategies that aim to promote resolution rather than suppress...

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Chitosan–Unconjugated Bilirubin Microspheres Alleviate Dysbiosis, Immune Dysregulation, and Intestinal Barrier Damage in Ulcerative Colitis
Biomolecules

Chitosan–Unconjugated Bilirubin Microspheres Alleviate Dysbiosis, Immune Dysregulation, and Intestinal Barrier Damage in Ulcerative Colitis

This study reports a new colon-targeted delivery system for unconjugated bilirubin that reduced inflammation and improved mucosal healing in a mouse model of ulcerative colitis; it could inform future drug-development...

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