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The Diagnostic Accuracy of Fecal Calprotectin for Colonoscopic Abnormalities in Patients With Chronic Diarrhea.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

The Diagnostic Accuracy of Fecal Calprotectin for Colonoscopic Abnormalities in Patients With Chronic Diarrhea.

Fecal calprotectin measured by a point‑of‑care CGICA assay showed high accuracy for identifying colorectal inflammation and IBD in patients with chronic diarrhea, which could help avoid some unnecessary colonoscopies...

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Meta-analysis: safety and efficacy of ustekinumab in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease patients with anti-TNF failure.
BMC gastroenterology

Meta-analysis: safety and efficacy of ustekinumab in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease patients with anti-TNF failure.

This review pools available pediatric data showing ustekinumab can induce and maintain remission after anti‑TNF failure, offering a treatment option for children with refractory IBD. Results are most robust for Crohn’s...

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Contribution of the appendix to ulcerative colitis by supplying pathogenic immunoglobulin G-producing cells
World Journal of Gastroenterology

Contribution of the appendix to ulcerative colitis by supplying pathogenic immunoglobulin G-producing cells

If the appendix is a significant source of harmful IgG antibodies in ulcerative colitis, that could help explain why appendectomy sometimes reduces UC risk or severity and might influence future therapies targeting...

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Clinical characteristics and treatment patterns of older and younger patients with inflammatory bowel disease
World Journal of Gastroenterology

Clinical characteristics and treatment patterns of older and younger patients with inflammatory bowel disease

This study suggests that older-onset IBD is managed more conservatively and experiences fewer extraintestinal manifestations. Patients and clinicians should be aware that age can influence treatment choices and that...

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Crohn᾿s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: The Role of Endoscopic, Hemogram-derived, Nutritional, and Hepatic Scores
Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases

Crohn᾿s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: The Role of Endoscopic, Hemogram-derived, Nutritional, and Hepatic Scores

Non-invasive biomarkers that reflect mucosal inflammation and systemic disease activity could help reduce reliance on frequent endoscopy and guide monitoring for people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.

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Targeted β‐Glucan‐Veiled Oral Apremilast Nanotherapy Modulates Key Dysbiosis‐Associated Gut Microbiota and Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis‐Associated Anxiety, Depression, and Neuropsychiatric Behaviors
Advanced Science

Targeted β‐Glucan‐Veiled Oral Apremilast Nanotherapy Modulates Key Dysbiosis‐Associated Gut Microbiota and Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis‐Associated Anxiety, Depression, and Neuropsychiatric Behaviors

The study describes a new oral nanotherapy that delivered apremilast to the inflamed colon in mice and reportedly reduced gut inflammation and behaviors resembling anxiety/depression—suggesting a combined...

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Colon-targeting pH-responsive Bletilla striata polysaccharide coacervate microdroplets for ulcerative colitis therapy via macrophage reprogramming
Journal of Nanobiotechnology

Colon-targeting pH-responsive Bletilla striata polysaccharide coacervate microdroplets for ulcerative colitis therapy via macrophage reprogramming

The study describes a new oral, colon‑targeted delivery system that improved outcomes in a mouse model of ulcerative colitis and shifted immune and microbiome markers—research that could inform future therapies focused...

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Mirikizumab Administered at the Same Time as Tirzepatide in Adult Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis and Obesity or Overweight: Phase 3b Study
ClinicalTrials.gov

Mirikizumab Administered at the Same Time as Tirzepatide in Adult Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis and Obesity or Overweight: Phase 3b Study

Combining a UC biologic (mirikizumab) with a weight-loss drug (tirzepatide) could address both intestinal inflammation and excess weight, which may be important for people with moderately to severely active ulcerative...

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A Study of Eltrekibart and Mirikizumab in Adult Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
ClinicalTrials.gov

A Study of Eltrekibart and Mirikizumab in Adult Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis

This trial tests two investigational agents (eltrekibart and mirikizumab) for moderate–severe ulcerative colitis, which may offer additional treatment options if proven safe and effective. It’s relevant to people whose...

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Sanggenol L Regulates Nrf2/HO-1/p65 Signalling Pathways via Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Mice
Bratislava Medical Journal

Sanggenol L Regulates Nrf2/HO-1/p65 Signalling Pathways via Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Mice

Researchers exploring new anti-inflammatory or antioxidant compounds for ulcerative colitis may find sanggenol L’s effects on Nrf2/HO-1 and TLR4/p65 signalling of interest. Patients should note this is early-stage,...

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Fecal microbiota transplantation in ulcerative colitis: mucosal immune mechanisms and precision microbiota therapy
Frontiers in Immunology

Fecal microbiota transplantation in ulcerative colitis: mucosal immune mechanisms and precision microbiota therapy

FMT and precision microbiota therapies target the gut ecosystem, a modifiable factor in UC. For people with UC, this review explains potential mechanisms, where FMT has shown benefit in trials, and why it is still...

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Association of serological markers with endoscopic mucosal healing and disease activity in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a retrospective study
Frontiers in Immunology

Association of serological markers with endoscopic mucosal healing and disease activity in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a retrospective study

Blood markers that correlate with endoscopic healing could help track inflammation noninvasively and may reduce the frequency of endoscopy if validated. For people with IBD, better blood-based tools could make monitoring...

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Ulcerative colitis with a mutation in the HMBS gene associated with acute intermittent porphyria
Experimental and Clinical Gastroenterology

Ulcerative colitis with a mutation in the HMBS gene associated with acute intermittent porphyria

Finding a pathogenic HMBS variant in a child with extensive ulcerative colitis suggests rare genetic conditions (like acute intermittent porphyria) can appear alongside or mimic IBD and might affect symptoms or...

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Features of the course and therapeutic strategy of ulcerative colitis in liver transplant recipients
Experimental and Clinical Gastroenterology

Features of the course and therapeutic strategy of ulcerative colitis in liver transplant recipients

People with IBD who undergo liver transplantation — especially those with PSC — can have different UC course and treatment needs because transplant immunosuppression and the liver disease itself affect the bowel.

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Lactobacillus johnsonii mediates the protective effects of pristimerin against ulcerative colitis and concomitant liver injury through remodeling hepatic lipid metabolism via LXRα-SCD1 axis.
Gut microbes

Lactobacillus johnsonii mediates the protective effects of pristimerin against ulcerative colitis and concomitant liver injury through remodeling hepatic lipid metabolism via LXRα-SCD1 axis.

The study identifies a gut bacteria–liver signaling axis (Lactobacillus johnsonii → hepatic LXRα–SCD1) that may explain how altered hepatic lipids contribute to UC and related liver injury, and shows pristimerin can...

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Editorial on ‘Lowering the C‐Reactive Protein ( CRP ) Threshold Improves Risk Stratification in Acute Ulcerative Colitis: A Propensity‐Matched Analysis’
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Editorial on ‘Lowering the C‐Reactive Protein ( CRP ) Threshold Improves Risk Stratification in Acute Ulcerative Colitis: A Propensity‐Matched Analysis’

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a clinical study related to Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, and CRP. The original article is from Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics.

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Management of endoscopic rectal activity in ulcerative colitis: real-world adherence to guidelines and clinical outcomes.
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

Management of endoscopic rectal activity in ulcerative colitis: real-world adherence to guidelines and clinical outcomes.

The study examines whether recommended management for rectal inflammation in UC is followed in routine care and whether following guidelines affects 12-month remission — important for patients and clinicians aiming for...

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Factors associated with preference for in-person versus remote consultations in inflammatory bowel disease in the United Kingdom: secondary analysis of an online survey.
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

Factors associated with preference for in-person versus remote consultations in inflammatory bowel disease in the United Kingdom: secondary analysis of an online survey.

Patients and clinics are still deciding how much care can be done remotely. Knowing who prefers in-person versus remote visits helps tailor care so patients receive the visit type they need and want, and supports...

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Further considerations on long-term outcomes following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis.
Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland

Further considerations on long-term outcomes following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis.

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be an opinion or commentary related to Ulcerative colitis and Procedures and surgery. The original article is from Colorectal disease : the official journal of the...

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Hierarchical correlates of sexual dysfunction in inflammatory bowel disease: Psychological burden outweighs disease activity and sarcopenia.
Journal of psychosomatic research

Hierarchical correlates of sexual dysfunction in inflammatory bowel disease: Psychological burden outweighs disease activity and sarcopenia.

Sexual dysfunction is common in IBD and—according to this study—appears more strongly linked to psychological and demographic factors than to disease activity or muscle loss. Recognizing and treating mental-health issues...

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Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effects of a Nurse-Delivered Self-Management Program for Individuals with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Digestive Diseases and Sciences

Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effects of a Nurse-Delivered Self-Management Program for Individuals with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Self‑management programs delivered by nurses may help people with IBD improve daily functioning, confidence in managing their condition, and quality of life even when inflammation markers don’t change. That matters...

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Lowering the C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Threshold Improves Risk Stratification in Acute Ulcerative Colitis: A Propensity-Matched Analysis.
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

Lowering the C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Threshold Improves Risk Stratification in Acute Ulcerative Colitis: A Propensity-Matched Analysis.

People hospitalized with ulcerative colitis who don’t meet classic severe-disease criteria can still face meaningful colectomy risk. Using a lower CRP cutoff might help clinicians identify more high-risk patients...

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Lowering the C‐Reactive Protein ( CRP ) Threshold Improves Risk Stratification in Acute Ulcerative Colitis: A Propensity‐Matched Analysis
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Lowering the C‐Reactive Protein ( CRP ) Threshold Improves Risk Stratification in Acute Ulcerative Colitis: A Propensity‐Matched Analysis

Lowering the CRP cutoff could help hospitals identify hospitalized UC patients at higher risk of needing surgery who are currently classified as less severe. That may affect monitoring and treatment decisions during...

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Immune Repertoire Profiling Reveals Distinct Adaptive Immune Signatures of Dampness ZHENG Across Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ulcerative Colitis
Cell Proliferation

Immune Repertoire Profiling Reveals Distinct Adaptive Immune Signatures of Dampness ZHENG Across Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ulcerative Colitis

This study suggests that subgrouping autoimmune diseases by a Traditional Chinese Medicine phenotype (Dampness ZHENG) corresponds to distinct T‑ and B‑cell receptor patterns.

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Co‐Occurring Autoimmune Disease in Crohn's Disease Versus Ulcerative Colitis: Complementary Data From a Diverse Urban Cohort
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Co‐Occurring Autoimmune Disease in Crohn's Disease Versus Ulcerative Colitis: Complementary Data From a Diverse Urban Cohort

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

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Probiotic‐Derived Vesicles Rectally Delivered via Thermo‐Gelling Copolymer Promote Mucosal Healing and Reduce Inflammation in Ulcerative Colitis
Advanced Science

Probiotic‐Derived Vesicles Rectally Delivered via Thermo‐Gelling Copolymer Promote Mucosal Healing and Reduce Inflammation in Ulcerative Colitis

This study describes a local rectal therapy that combines mesalamine with probiotic‑derived extracellular vesicles to promote mucosal healing and reduce inflammation in ulcerative colitis models, which could point toward...

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Underevaluation of bowel urgency in clinical care: patient experiences and outcomes in ulcerative colitis: a retrospective cohort study
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Underevaluation of bowel urgency in clinical care: patient experiences and outcomes in ulcerative colitis: a retrospective cohort study

Bowel urgency is a common symptom that may predict higher risk of treatment escalation, hospitalization, or surgery in UC even when bleeding and stool frequency look controlled. Better assessment of urgency in clinic...

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High-grade Dysplasia with Pseudocarcinomatous Invasion Mimicking Invasive Carcinoma in a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis
Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases

High-grade Dysplasia with Pseudocarcinomatous Invasion Mimicking Invasive Carcinoma in a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis

People with ulcerative colitis undergo surveillance for dysplasia because of an increased risk of colorectal cancer. This case highlights a pathology pattern (pseudocarcinomatous invasion) that can mimic invasive...

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Artificial intelligence assessment of endoscopic severity and extent: A machine learning approach to continuous evaluation of endoscopic inflammation in ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Artificial intelligence assessment of endoscopic severity and extent: A machine learning approach to continuous evaluation of endoscopic inflammation in ulcerative colitis

A more detailed, reproducible measure of endoscopic inflammation could better reflect total disease burden and reduce variability from human readers. That may matter for monitoring disease activity, judging treatment...

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Comment on “Five‐Year Outcomes and Disease Trajectories in Moderate‐to‐Severe Ulcerative Colitis: A Korean Multicenter Inception Cohort”
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Comment on “Five‐Year Outcomes and Disease Trajectories in Moderate‐to‐Severe Ulcerative Colitis: A Korean Multicenter Inception Cohort”

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a clinical study related to Ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, and Research and clinical trials. The original article is from Journal of...

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A Phase 2 Study of D-2570 in Subjects With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
ClinicalTrials.gov

A Phase 2 Study of D-2570 in Subjects With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis

This trial tests an investigational oral therapy (D-2570) specifically in moderate–severe ulcerative colitis with a standard clinical remission endpoint at 12 weeks. Results could inform new treatment options if later...

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LY4268989 (MORF-057) Co-Administered With Mirikizumab in Adults With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis:
ClinicalTrials.gov

LY4268989 (MORF-057) Co-Administered With Mirikizumab in Adults With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis:

This trial tests whether adding an investigational oral agent (LY4268989) to mirikizumab improves remission rates in people with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. If successful, it could expand treatment...

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