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Effect of Pharmacist-Provided Patient Education on Self-Care Practices and Satisfaction with Biologic Therapy among Patients with Ulcerative Colitis
Iraqi Journal of Pharmacy

Effect of Pharmacist-Provided Patient Education on Self-Care Practices and Satisfaction with Biologic Therapy among Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

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

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Understanding the Impact of Perceived Stigma on Healthcare Perception and Medication Utilization Among Black Individuals with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Digestive Diseases and Sciences

Understanding the Impact of Perceived Stigma on Healthcare Perception and Medication Utilization Among Black Individuals with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Perceived stigma may affect how Black people with IBD view their care and whether they stick with medications, which can influence disease management and outcomes. Understanding these links can point to targets for...

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Associations of polygenic risk scores with intestinal surgery, gastrointestinal cancer, and all-cause mortality in 5,021 individuals with inflammatory bowel disease
Scientific Reports

Associations of polygenic risk scores with intestinal surgery, gastrointestinal cancer, and all-cause mortality in 5,021 individuals with inflammatory bowel disease

This paper explores whether polygenic risk scores (PRS) predict key long-term outcomes after IBD diagnosis — notably intestinal surgery — which could be relevant for risk stratification research and future clinical tools...

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Cutting chart-review time and improving database accuracy in inflammatory bowel disease with human-in-the-loop large language models
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making

Cutting chart-review time and improving database accuracy in inflammatory bowel disease with human-in-the-loop large language models

Faster, more accurate chart abstraction could speed IBD research and quality monitoring while reducing reviewer workload and errors, which may help registries and studies that rely on manually curated EHR data.

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Nursing‐Led Support Across the Standard Care–Clinical Trial–Standard Care Pathway in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Review With Realist‐Informed Interpretation
PubMed Central

Nursing‐Led Support Across the Standard Care–Clinical Trial–Standard Care Pathway in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Review With Realist‐Informed Interpretation

Improving nursing support during IBD trial pathways could help people stay engaged, understand what participation involves, and report problems earlier—potentially making trials safer and more equitable.

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Perceived Familial Risk, Dietary Beliefs, and Self-Reported Family Dietary Changes Among Unaffected First-Degree Relatives of Individuals with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Mixed Methods Study in Greece
Gastroenterology Insights

Perceived Familial Risk, Dietary Beliefs, and Self-Reported Family Dietary Changes Among Unaffected First-Degree Relatives of Individuals with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Mixed Methods Study in Greece

Unaffected family members often worry about their own risk and may make dietary changes based on beliefs rather than evidence. Understanding these perceptions can help clinicians give clearer, balanced guidance about...

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Diagnostic accuracy of the international bowel ultrasound segmental activity score for assessing disease activity in Crohn’s disease
Indian Journal of Gastroenterology

Diagnostic accuracy of the international bowel ultrasound segmental activity score for assessing disease activity in Crohn’s disease

Standardized intestinal ultrasound scoring could help non-invasively monitor Crohn’s disease activity and reduce reliance on colonoscopy for some assessments. A high-sensitivity IUS score may be useful to rule out...

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Sialidase inhibitor modulates gut microbiota and enhances mucosal protection in the treatment of ulcerative colitis
mSystems

Sialidase inhibitor modulates gut microbiota and enhances mucosal protection in the treatment of ulcerative colitis

The study suggests a targeted microbiome-based drug (sialidase inhibitor) may protect the mucus barrier and improve symptoms in ulcerative colitis without the broad disruption caused by antibiotics, which could be...

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Colorectal Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa: Diagnostic Challenges and Systemic Care Constraints.
The American surgeon

Colorectal Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa: Diagnostic Challenges and Systemic Care Constraints.

The review highlights that colorectal IBD is under-recognized and often mistaken for infectious colitis in sub‑Saharan Africa due to limited diagnostic and specialist resources, which can delay appropriate care.

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Self-Care and Illness Perception in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Identifying Adaptive and Maladaptive Profiles Through Person-Centered Analysis
Psychiatric Quarterly

Self-Care and Illness Perception in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Identifying Adaptive and Maladaptive Profiles Through Person-Centered Analysis

This study shows that people with IBD can display distinct self-care and illness-perception profiles rather than a single pattern; tailoring education and psychological support to these profiles could improve...

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Uveitis and Scleritis as Early Signals of Undiagnosed IBD: A Tiered Screening Framework to Reduce Diagnostic Delay.
Ocular immunology and inflammation

Uveitis and Scleritis as Early Signals of Undiagnosed IBD: A Tiered Screening Framework to Reduce Diagnostic Delay.

Recognizing eye inflammation as a possible early sign of IBD could shorten diagnostic delays and lead to earlier gastroenterology evaluation and treatment, which is especially important for children who often wait years...

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Practice Patterns in Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pakistan: A National Survey of Physician Confidence and Therapeutic Strategies.
Inflammatory intestinal diseases

Practice Patterns in Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pakistan: A National Survey of Physician Confidence and Therapeutic Strategies.

Highlights variation in physician confidence to start biologics in Pakistan and links between training exposure and use of advanced therapies; points to access, cost, and infection-screening as practical barriers that...

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A microbiota-responsive polyfunctional cytotoxic CD4+ T-cell state promotes mucosal inflammation in ulcerative colitis

The study describes a microbiota-responsive cytotoxic CD4+ T‑cell state that associates with worse mucosal inflammation and reduced response to common biologic therapies in ulcerative colitis, suggesting a possible...

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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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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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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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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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Malnutrition Risk, Nutrition Insecurity, Barriers, and Facilitators to Dietary Management Among Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the US Rocky Mountain Region: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Methods Study
Dietetics

Malnutrition Risk, Nutrition Insecurity, Barriers, and Facilitators to Dietary Management Among Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the US Rocky Mountain Region: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Methods Study

Malnutrition risk and nutrition insecurity can affect symptom management and overall health for people with IBD. Understanding barriers and supports helps target practical services (dietitians, social resources, digital...

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Integrated multi-omics analysis reveals common genetic architecture between ulcerative colitis and psoriasis.
Human immunology

Integrated multi-omics analysis reveals common genetic architecture between ulcerative colitis and psoriasis.

The study identifies shared genetic signals and cell types (especially T cells) between ulcerative colitis and psoriasis, which could help explain their clinical co-occurrence and suggest pathways for future research or...

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