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Lymphocyte-C-Reactive Protein Ratio as Promising New Marker for Predicting Surgical Site Infection in Children With Ulcerative Colitis.
Annals of gastroenterological surgery

Lymphocyte-C-Reactive Protein Ratio as Promising New Marker for Predicting Surgical Site Infection in Children With Ulcerative Colitis.

A simple blood ratio measured before surgery (LCR) may help predict which children with UC are at higher risk of surgical site infection after IPAA, potentially guiding preoperative care.

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Single-Incision Laparoscopy-First Strategy in Crohn's Disease: Risk Factors for Conversion and Surgical Outcomes.
Annals of gastroenterological surgery

Single-Incision Laparoscopy-First Strategy in Crohn's Disease: Risk Factors for Conversion and Surgical Outcomes.

Findings are relevant because they describe outcomes and predictors of conversion for a minimally invasive surgery option (SILS) that some patients with Crohn's disease may be offered. Understanding risk factors can help...

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Tofacitinib as Rescue Therapy in Steroid-Refractory Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study with Observations on Cytomegalovirus Coinfection.
Cureus

Tofacitinib as Rescue Therapy in Steroid-Refractory Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study with Observations on Cytomegalovirus Coinfection.

For patients hospitalized with steroid-refractory ASUC, an effective oral rescue option could be useful when standard biologics are unavailable or contraindicated. The study also highlights that high colonic CMV DNA may...

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Pancreatic Hyperenzymemia in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Clinical Characterization and Outcomes from the European PANDORA Registry.
Pathophysiology : the official journal of the International Society for Pathophysiology

Pancreatic Hyperenzymemia in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Clinical Characterization and Outcomes from the European PANDORA Registry.

Elevated pancreatic enzymes are relatively common in IBD and can reflect very different conditions (benign asymptomatic elevations, pancreatitis variants, or autoimmune pancreatitis). Recognizing phenotype-specific...

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"Magnetic resonance imaging-based simplified MaRIA scores are associated with future surgery in Crohn's disease, but modest correlation with ileo-colonoscopic inflammation limits their utility in clinical trials" by Bhandari et al.
Journal of Crohn's & colitis

"Magnetic resonance imaging-based simplified MaRIA scores are associated with future surgery in Crohn's disease, but modest correlation with ileo-colonoscopic inflammation limits their utility in clinical trials" by Bhandari et al.

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a clinical study related to Crohn's disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, and Tests and monitoring. The original article is from Journal of Crohn's & colitis.

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Liandan Xiaoyan Formula ameliorates DSS-induced ulcerative colitis through altering the metabolism of bile acids by regulating the FXR-FGF15 signaling pathway.
Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Liandan Xiaoyan Formula ameliorates DSS-induced ulcerative colitis through altering the metabolism of bile acids by regulating the FXR-FGF15 signaling pathway.

The study links a traditional herbal formula to improved colitis in mice and to changes in bile-acid metabolism through the FXR–FGF15 pathway, suggesting a mechanistic route that could inform future preclinical or...

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RNA-binding protein RBM47 in health and disease: molecular mechanisms, preclinical evidence, and translational challenges.
Frontiers in immunology

RNA-binding protein RBM47 in health and disease: molecular mechanisms, preclinical evidence, and translational challenges.

Researchers are investigating RBM47 because it influences RNA processing and immune pathways that could modify inflammation and disease processes relevant to IBD. If borne out, RBM47 could become a biomarker or...

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Mechanistic remodeling and immunoregulatory functions of the B cell-humoral immunity axis in inflammatory bowel disease.
Frontiers in immunology

Mechanistic remodeling and immunoregulatory functions of the B cell-humoral immunity axis in inflammatory bowel disease.

B cells and antibodies appear to play active, regulatory roles in gut inflammation and tissue organization in IBD. Understanding this axis could inform new therapies or biomarkers that change how inflammation is detected...

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Serum immune profiling suggests overlap between IBD patients with joint complaints and patients with spondyloarthritis.
Frontiers in immunology

Serum immune profiling suggests overlap between IBD patients with joint complaints and patients with spondyloarthritis.

If you have IBD and joint symptoms, this study suggests your joint complaints may reflect measurable immune changes that partly overlap with spondyloarthritis, not just non-specific pain. That could mean joint symptoms...

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Engineering allogeneic type 1 regulatory T cells: a scalable, off-the-shelf platform for restoring immune tolerance.
Frontiers in immunology

Engineering allogeneic type 1 regulatory T cells: a scalable, off-the-shelf platform for restoring immune tolerance.

This paper describes a new engineered, off-the-shelf regulatory T cell therapy (TRX103) designed to restore immune tolerance and that is already entering early clinical trials for treatment-refractory Crohn’s disease.

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Systemic antibody responses against bacterial and viral antigens associate with fatigue in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
iScience

Systemic antibody responses against bacterial and viral antigens associate with fatigue in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Fatigue is a common, disabling symptom in people with IBD with unclear causes. Finding reproducible immune or infectious signatures related to fatigue could point toward new research directions and, eventually, markers...

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Structural elucidation of an active pectin against inflammatory bowel disease from the roots of Sanguisorba officinalis and its protection effect.
Carbohydrate polymers

Structural elucidation of an active pectin against inflammatory bowel disease from the roots of Sanguisorba officinalis and its protection effect.

Researchers identified a defined pectin from Sanguisorba officinalis that reduced inflammatory cytokine release in cells and improved outcomes in a mouse colitis model, suggesting a new lead for IBD drug discovery.

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Targeting mitochondrial dysfunction with traditional Chinese medicine for inflammatory bowel disease: a comprehensive review.
Frontiers in pharmacology

Targeting mitochondrial dysfunction with traditional Chinese medicine for inflammatory bowel disease: a comprehensive review.

Mitochondrial dysfunction may contribute to IBD symptoms and disease progression; therapies that protect or restore mitochondrial function could become future treatment strategies. People interested in complementary or...

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Evaluating objective nutritional biomarkers for the prediction of sarcopenia in Crohn's disease: development and internal validation of a clinical nomogram.
Frontiers in nutrition

Evaluating objective nutritional biomarkers for the prediction of sarcopenia in Crohn's disease: development and internal validation of a clinical nomogram.

Sarcopenia is common in Crohn's disease and is linked to worse outcomes; a simple GNRI-based prediction tool could help identify at-risk patients without routine CT scanning.

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The genetic landscape of congenital diarrheas and very early onset inflammatory bowel disease in the Middle East.
JPGN reports

The genetic landscape of congenital diarrheas and very early onset inflammatory bowel disease in the Middle East.

Finding monogenic causes in infants with congenital diarrheas or VEOIBD can directly affect diagnosis, genetic counseling, and management. Populations with higher consanguinity may have higher diagnostic yields for...

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Pharmacokinetic model selection for infliximab based on inflammatory bowel disease phenotype and severity: Toward model-informed precision dosing.
PloS one

Pharmacokinetic model selection for infliximab based on inflammatory bowel disease phenotype and severity: Toward model-informed precision dosing.

Infliximab dosing can be hard to personalize. This study shows that selecting pharmacokinetic models based on IBD type and severity can improve how well drug levels are predicted, which could help tailor dosing for...

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C-reactive protein/albumin ratio as a potential inflammatory marker for predicting clinical outcomes in patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis: A retrospective study
Medicine

C-reactive protein/albumin ratio as a potential inflammatory marker for predicting clinical outcomes in patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis: A retrospective study

Blood-based inflammatory ratios like CRP/albumin were associated with higher odds of needing anti‑TNF therapy, colectomy, and longer hospital stays in moderate–severe UC, suggesting potential utility as complementary...

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A Specific Probiotic in thE MOdulation of Gut Microbiota of patieNts With Mild-to-modErate Ulcerative Colitis
ClinicalTrials.gov

A Specific Probiotic in thE MOdulation of Gut Microbiota of patieNts With Mild-to-modErate Ulcerative Colitis

This trial is testing whether a rectally delivered probiotic can change the gut microbiome and promote mucosal healing in people with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis (and includes some Crohn's patients). If...

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Efficacy and Safety of Guselkumab in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis:A Real-World Prospective Cohort Study.
ClinicalTrials.gov

Efficacy and Safety of Guselkumab in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis:A Real-World Prospective Cohort Study.

This trial is testing guselkumab (an IL‑23 inhibitor) in a real‑world UC cohort and will measure endoscopic and histologic remission at 48 weeks — outcomes that matter to people managing moderate‑to‑severe ulcerative...

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Hiding in Plain Sight: A Case of Intestinal Tuberculosis Masquerading as Benign Lower GI Bleeding.
Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine

Hiding in Plain Sight: A Case of Intestinal Tuberculosis Masquerading as Benign Lower GI Bleeding.

This report shows intestinal tuberculosis can present like inflammatory bowel disease with lower GI bleeding, leading to diagnostic delay; correct identification allowed targeted anti-TB and HIV therapy and clinical...

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Shikonin Alleviated Epithelial Responses in a Lipopolysaccharide/Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha-induced Ulcerative Colitis-like Condition in Caco-2/HT-29 Co-cultured Cells by Modulating the MAPK/NLRP3/Nuclear Factor Kappa B Pathways.
Journal of physiological investigation

Shikonin Alleviated Epithelial Responses in a Lipopolysaccharide/Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha-induced Ulcerative Colitis-like Condition in Caco-2/HT-29 Co-cultured Cells by Modulating the MAPK/NLRP3/Nuclear Factor Kappa B Pathways.

Cure8 found this source from Journal of physiological investigation, but the page could not be read reliably yet. It is tagged for Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, and Research and clinical trials. Open...

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EXPRESS: Inflammatory bowel disease and cardiovascular risk: A meta-analysis.
Journal of investigative medicine : the official publication of the American Federation for Clinical Research

EXPRESS: Inflammatory bowel disease and cardiovascular risk: A meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis suggests people with IBD face higher risks of major cardiovascular events (heart attack, ischemic heart disease, ischemic stroke), which may matter for monitoring and preventive care. Higher risk...

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Effects of cuproptosis and its application in inflammatory bowel disease (Review).
International journal of molecular medicine

Effects of cuproptosis and its application in inflammatory bowel disease (Review).

Researchers report links between copper-driven cell death pathways and IBD biology; identifying cuproptosis-related biomarkers or drugs could open new diagnostic or therapeutic avenues for people with Crohn's disease or...

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Dietary, lifestyle, and environmental factors associated with ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
Frontiers in Nutrition

Dietary, lifestyle, and environmental factors associated with ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

This review summarizes many observational studies to identify dietary and environmental factors that may influence the risk of developing ulcerative colitis, which could help guide future research and prevention efforts...

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Protective effects and possible mechanisms of matrine-type alkaloids (matrine and oxymatrine) in animal models of ulcerative colitis: a preclinical systematic review and meta-analysis
Frontiers in Pharmacology

Protective effects and possible mechanisms of matrine-type alkaloids (matrine and oxymatrine) in animal models of ulcerative colitis: a preclinical systematic review and meta-analysis

The review suggests matrine and oxymatrine reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in animal UC models, pointing to potential new therapeutic approaches. People with UC may want to know about directions in preclinical...

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The Potential Role of the Mediterranean Diet on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review.
Clinical nutrition ESPEN

The Potential Role of the Mediterranean Diet on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review.

Diet is a modifiable factor many people with IBD try to use to feel better. This review summarizes current evidence that a Mediterranean-style eating pattern may help quality of life and is linked to lower inflammation...

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Emerging role of intestinal ultrasound in detecting postoperative recurrence in Crohn's disease.
Gastroenterology report

Emerging role of intestinal ultrasound in detecting postoperative recurrence in Crohn's disease.

Noninvasive tools that reliably detect postoperative recurrence could reduce the need for frequent invasive endoscopy and help target earlier intervention for people with Crohn's disease after surgery.

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Assessing the robustness of clinical trials regarding novel therapies in inflammatory bowel disease.
Gastroenterology report

Assessing the robustness of clinical trials regarding novel therapies in inflammatory bowel disease.

This study looks at how statistically "fragile" results are in trials of new IBD treatments. Patients and clinicians should know that trial size, treatment type, and whether the result was a primary outcome affect how...

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Fulminant Fournier's gangrene following perineal trauma in a patient with suspected chronic inflammatory bowel disease: a case report.
American journal of clinical and experimental urology

Fulminant Fournier's gangrene following perineal trauma in a patient with suspected chronic inflammatory bowel disease: a case report.

Fournier’s gangrene is a life-threatening infection that can occur in people with active intestinal inflammation or after perineal trauma; the case shows how rapidly it can progress and how many surgeries may be needed,...

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Blood heavy metal and trace element levels in newly diagnosed cases of inflammatory bowel disease.
Pakistan journal of medical sciences

Blood heavy metal and trace element levels in newly diagnosed cases of inflammatory bowel disease.

The study suggests nickel accumulation and iron deficiency may be linked with more severe IBD. If confirmed, blood metal and micronutrient levels could help researchers understand disease mechanisms and guide nutritional...

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Microbial predictors of sustained clinical remission following the Crohn's disease exclusion diet in adults and microbiome shifts toward healthy pediatric controls.
Crohn's & colitis 360

Microbial predictors of sustained clinical remission following the Crohn's disease exclusion diet in adults and microbiome shifts toward healthy pediatric controls.

If you or your clinician are considering dietary therapy like the CDED for Crohn's disease, microbiome features at baseline may influence who achieves sustained remission. Understanding these links could help personalize...

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Epitranscriptomic regulation by m6A in immunity and autoimmune disorders: emerging mechanisms and clinical perspectives.
Frontiers in immunology

Epitranscriptomic regulation by m6A in immunity and autoimmune disorders: emerging mechanisms and clinical perspectives.

m6A RNA methylation regulators are emerging as potential targets that may influence immune-driven inflammation in diseases that matter to people with IBD. Understanding these pathways could point toward new precision...

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