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HIL1 Debaryomyces hansenii The role ofin strain-level adhesion and immune recognition in.
mBio

HIL1 Debaryomyces hansenii The role ofin strain-level adhesion and immune recognition in.

The work links fungal strain variation to differences in adhesion and immune recognition, which could help explain why a normally food-associated yeast is found in Crohn disease ulcers and point to microbial features...

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A survey on the practices and patterns in the management of acute severe ulcerative colitis in India
Intestinal Research

A survey on the practices and patterns in the management of acute severe ulcerative colitis in India

A nationwide clinician survey identifies major variation in how acute severe ulcerative colitis is diagnosed, monitored, and when rescue therapy or surgery is used — differences that can affect patient outcomes and...

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Integrating perspectives on transabdominal intestinal ultrasound in inflammatory bowel disease management: a nationwide cross-sectional survey of physicians and patients in China
Intestinal Research

Integrating perspectives on transabdominal intestinal ultrasound in inflammatory bowel disease management: a nationwide cross-sectional survey of physicians and patients in China

This survey shows IUS is increasingly recognized but underutilized in China due to limited training and varied perceptions across specialties; patients generally like IUS but many have safety concerns. Addressing...

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Latent profile analysis of fertility motivation in women with inflammatory bowel disease: a cross-sectional study
BMC Women s Health

Latent profile analysis of fertility motivation in women with inflammatory bowel disease: a cross-sectional study

Decisions about having children are common and sometimes complex for women living with IBD. This study maps different motivation patterns and the factors linked to them, which could help clinicians tailor reproductive...

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Diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance enterography and intestinal ultrasound for treatment response assessment in Crohn's disease (MANTRA): protocol for a multicentre, non-randomised, multiple-arm, prospective cohort comparison study.
BMJ open

Diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance enterography and intestinal ultrasound for treatment response assessment in Crohn's disease (MANTRA): protocol for a multicentre, non-randomised, multiple-arm, prospective cohort comparison study.

This study could clarify which imaging test—MRE or IUS—is more accurate or appropriate for monitoring treatment response in Crohn's disease, potentially standardising follow-up and informing patient and clinician...

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How Complex Dietary Fibers Can Be Used to Shape the Human Gut Microbiome Toward Reduced Inflammatory Potential: A Pilot Study
Molecules

How Complex Dietary Fibers Can Be Used to Shape the Human Gut Microbiome Toward Reduced Inflammatory Potential: A Pilot Study

The study suggests that combining different fermentable fibers may steer the gut microbiome toward more butyrate-producing bacteria and away from pro-inflammatory lineages—changes that could be relevant to IBD-related...

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Automated assessment of the ulcerative colitis endoscopic index of severity using a multi-task deep learning model
Scientific Reports

Automated assessment of the ulcerative colitis endoscopic index of severity using a multi-task deep learning model

Automated, consistent scoring of the UCEIS could reduce subjectivity and variability in endoscopic assessment of ulcerative colitis, which matters for clinical trials, central reading, and potentially treatment decisions...

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A joint transdisciplinary approach for paediatric inflammatory bowel disease: Integrating nursing, dietetic and psychological support.
JPGN reports

A joint transdisciplinary approach for paediatric inflammatory bowel disease: Integrating nursing, dietetic and psychological support.

Integrated joint appointments could make it easier for children with IBD and their families to get coordinated care for symptoms, nutrition, and mental health in a single visit, which may improve access and reduce stigma...

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The chain mediating roles of stigma and health-promoting lifestyle in the relationship between disability index and posttraumatic growth among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Frontiers in public health

The chain mediating roles of stigma and health-promoting lifestyle in the relationship between disability index and posttraumatic growth among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

PTG and psychological wellbeing matter to many people with IBD. This study indicates that addressing stigma and promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours could be linked with better psychological outcomes, making these...

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An Overview of the Rationale and Outcomes of Residential Camps for Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition

An Overview of the Rationale and Outcomes of Residential Camps for Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Children with IBD commonly experience emotional and social challenges; residential camps appear to improve quality of life, confidence, disease knowledge, and reduce isolation, making them relevant as a supportive,...

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Development and External Validation of a Machine Learning Model for Pre-Endoscopic Prediction of Montreal Disease Extent (E1/E2/E3) in Ulcerative Colitis Using Symptoms, Signs, and Laboratory Tests: A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study
ClinicalTrials.gov

Development and External Validation of a Machine Learning Model for Pre-Endoscopic Prediction of Montreal Disease Extent (E1/E2/E3) in Ulcerative Colitis Using Symptoms, Signs, and Laboratory Tests: A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study

A validated pre-endoscopic model could help estimate UC disease extent before colonoscopy, aiding clinical triage and planning without replacing endoscopy.

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Patient Preferences for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment: Results from a Global Survey Conducted in Partnership with the European Federation of Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis Associations
The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

Patient Preferences for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment: Results from a Global Survey Conducted in Partnership with the European Federation of Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis Associations

This global survey shows that people with IBD prioritize symptom relief and psychological well-being over treatment features like administration route or speed of onset. That matters for shared decision-making, trial...

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Symptom Management Experiences of People Living With Crohn's Disease Through a Journey Map: A Qualitative Study.
Journal of clinical nursing

Symptom Management Experiences of People Living With Crohn's Disease Through a Journey Map: A Qualitative Study.

A patient-centered journey map identifies changing symptom, psychological, and social needs at different stages of Crohn's disease. That can help clinicians and care teams target education, mental-health support, and...

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Translation and Spanish validation of the Quality of Life Questionnaire for patients with perianal fistula in Crohn's disease (Sp CAF-QoL Scale).
Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas

Translation and Spanish validation of the Quality of Life Questionnaire for patients with perianal fistula in Crohn's disease (Sp CAF-QoL Scale).

Perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease significantly affect quality of life, and this study provides an initially validated Spanish tool to measure that impact, enabling better assessment in Spanish-speaking patients and...

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The ‘Cross‐Trust’ Histopathology Multidisciplinary Team: Report of meeting outputs and impact on paediatric inflammatory bowel disease management in a UK tertiary centre
JPGN Reports

The ‘Cross‐Trust’ Histopathology Multidisciplinary Team: Report of meeting outputs and impact on paediatric inflammatory bowel disease management in a UK tertiary centre

A cross‑trust histopathology MDT helped reclassify diagnoses in a substantial proportion of discussed paediatric IBD cases and occasionally changed management or transition planning, which could affect treatment...

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Current and emerging therapeutic strategies targeting adherent-invasive Escherichia coli in Crohn’s disease: a review
Gut Pathogens

Current and emerging therapeutic strategies targeting adherent-invasive Escherichia coli in Crohn’s disease: a review

Adherent-invasive E. coli (AIEC) is implicated in Crohn’s disease inflammation in some patients. This review maps possible ways to target AIEC specifically, which could lead to therapies that reduce infection-driven...

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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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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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Modernizing Aeromedical Standards for Crohn's Disease: A Risk-Stratified, Evidence-Informed Proposal for Waiver Reform.
Military medicine

Modernizing Aeromedical Standards for Crohn's Disease: A Risk-Stratified, Evidence-Informed Proposal for Waiver Reform.

This is relevant because military aviators with Crohn’s disease have historically been excluded from waivers; policy changes could allow some stable patients to continue flying if objective evidence supports low...

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‘We need to highlight as a community that these are avoidable’: exploring clinician perspectives on healthcare access and avoidable admissions in inflammatory bowel disease
Frontline Gastroenterology

‘We need to highlight as a community that these are avoidable’: exploring clinician perspectives on healthcare access and avoidable admissions in inflammatory bowel disease

Avoidable unplanned hospital admissions are common and costly for people with IBD. This study suggests many such admissions stem from healthcare access and service delivery problems—not just disease severity—so system...

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Its Unique Impact on Body Image: A Qualitative Exploration.
Journal of clinical psychology

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Its Unique Impact on Body Image: A Qualitative Exploration.

Body-image concerns in IBD are linked with poorer mental health, eating behaviours, and overall quality of life. Understanding these experiences can help clinicians and support services better address emotional and...

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Gastrointestinal Tract Remodeling by Dietary Polysaccharides Mechanistic Insights in Colitis-A Review.
Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Gastrointestinal Tract Remodeling by Dietary Polysaccharides Mechanistic Insights in Colitis-A Review.

People with IBD often look for safe, low-cost adjuncts to medical therapy. This review compiles mechanisms by which dietary polysaccharides could support gut barrier function, beneficial microbes, and anti-inflammatory...

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Machine Learning for Colitis-Associated Cancer in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Evidence and Future Directions Toward Precision Medicine, a Narrative Review.
International journal of molecular sciences

Machine Learning for Colitis-Associated Cancer in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Evidence and Future Directions Toward Precision Medicine, a Narrative Review.

People with IBD face an elevated lifetime risk of colitis-associated cancer; improved detection and risk prediction could lead to earlier treatment and better outcomes. AI could make surveillance more accurate and...

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