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Preventing relapse in ulcerative colitis remission maintenance: machine learning prediction and reinforcement-learning herbal prescription optimization with external validation
Frontiers in Medicine

Preventing relapse in ulcerative colitis remission maintenance: machine learning prediction and reinforcement-learning herbal prescription optimization with external validation

The work aims to predict relapse and personalize herbal maintenance dosing for UC, which matters because better risk stratification and tailored management could reduce relapses and avoid unnecessary treatment changes.

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Bacterial Metatranscriptomics from Human Tissues to Resolve Contributions of Host and Microbial Pathways to Health and Disease
NIH RePORTER

Bacterial Metatranscriptomics from Human Tissues to Resolve Contributions of Host and Microbial Pathways to Health and Disease

The project aims to enable simultaneous RNA-level profiling of microbes and host cells from human biopsies, which could reveal early microbial and host gene-expression patterns linked to subclinical Crohn’s disease and...

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Assessment of ChatGPT responses to nutrition queries of patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Scientific Reports

Assessment of ChatGPT responses to nutrition queries of patients with inflammatory bowel disease

AI chatbots are increasingly used for health information. If chatbot answers about IBD nutrition are inaccurate or hard to read, patients could be confused or misinformed. This study assesses those risks for ChatGPT-3.5.

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Gut microbiota-derived metabolites target C5AR1/KDM2A/HCAR3 axis in inflammatory bowel disease: a multi-machine learning algorithms and molecular docking study
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

Gut microbiota-derived metabolites target C5AR1/KDM2A/HCAR3 axis in inflammatory bowel disease: a multi-machine learning algorithms and molecular docking study

The study proposes new biomarker candidates (C5AR1, KDM2A, HCAR3) and microbiota-derived metabolites that might interact with those targets. If validated, that could guide future diagnostic tests or microbiome-targeted...

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Beyond ICD-10 Codes: A Multi-class Machine-Learning Approach to Identify True IBD Cases in Electronic Medical Records.
Digestive diseases and sciences

Beyond ICD-10 Codes: A Multi-class Machine-Learning Approach to Identify True IBD Cases in Electronic Medical Records.

Improving accuracy of IBD case identification in EMRs can make research and registries more reliable, reduce misclassification, and help ensure studies and quality programs use the right patient groups.

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Adaptive graph learning of microbial phylogeny enables accurate and interpretable microbiome-based host phenotype prediction.
Applied and environmental microbiology

Adaptive graph learning of microbial phylogeny enables accurate and interpretable microbiome-based host phenotype prediction.

The study introduces a phylogeny-aware AI method that may improve detection and interpretation of microbiome signatures linked to IBD and colorectal cancer, which could help research into microbial biomarkers relevant to...

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Profiling Systemic IgG-Targeted Gut Microbiota Reveals Disease Activity–Associated Bacterial Signatures in Ulcerative Colitis
MDPI AG

Profiling Systemic IgG-Targeted Gut Microbiota Reveals Disease Activity–Associated Bacterial Signatures in Ulcerative Colitis

This study suggests that specific gut bacteria targeted by systemic IgG are associated with UC activity and inflammation, which could eventually help identify microbial signals linked to flares or systemic inflammation.

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Integrated Transcriptomic and Machine-Learning Analyses Identify Shared Na+ Overload-Related Gene Signatures in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Genes

Integrated Transcriptomic and Machine-Learning Analyses Identify Shared Na+ Overload-Related Gene Signatures in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Ankylosing Spondylitis

The study links shared gene-expression patterns between IBD and ankylosing spondylitis and highlights STAT3 as a potential shared biomarker or therapeutic target, which could be relevant for understanding overlapping...

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Chinese Medical Journal review highlights the role of artificial intelligence in inflammatory ...
eurekalert.org

Chinese Medical Journal review highlights the role of artificial intelligence in inflammatory ...

AI could help make IBD assessments (endoscopy, histology, imaging, biomarkers) more objective and faster, which may improve monitoring, treatment selection, and early detection of complications for people with Crohn’s...

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Integrating virtual docking and neural network modeling to predict the anti-inflammatory potential of dietary polyphenols in ulcerative colitis.
Food & function

Integrating virtual docking and neural network modeling to predict the anti-inflammatory potential of dietary polyphenols in ulcerative colitis.

People with UC often seek dietary strategies to help manage inflammation; this study uses AI and docking to prioritize polyphenols and foods for future testing, which could guide research and eventually inform dietary...

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How Ready Are Machine-Learning Prognostic Models for Inflammatory Bowel Disease? A Systematic Review and PROBAST + AI Appraisal of 111 Studies
Machine Learning and Knowledge Extraction

How Ready Are Machine-Learning Prognostic Models for Inflammatory Bowel Disease? A Systematic Review and PROBAST + AI Appraisal of 111 Studies

People with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis might see more AI-based prognostic tools in the literature, but this review shows most models are not yet proven ready for clinical use because they lack key validation...

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Clinical appraisal of handheld intestinal ultrasound in inflammatory bowel disease: Where are we now?
Inflammatory bowel diseases

Clinical appraisal of handheld intestinal ultrasound in inflammatory bowel disease: Where are we now?

Handheld IUS could make noninvasive bowel assessment faster and more accessible for people with IBD, helping with triage and short-term monitoring without immediately resorting to endoscopy or advanced imaging.

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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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Translating artificial intelligence into clinical practice for gastrointestinal endoscopy: current applications and future perspectives.
Clinical endoscopy

Translating artificial intelligence into clinical practice for gastrointestinal endoscopy: current applications and future perspectives.

AI could help standardize endoscopic and histologic scoring in IBD, speed capsule endoscopy interpretation, and improve lesion detection — changes that might affect monitoring and diagnosis workflows for people with...

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AI-based quantification of inflammatory extent for relapse prediction in ulcerative colitis: a prospective cohort study.
Journal of Crohn's & colitis

AI-based quantification of inflammatory extent for relapse prediction in ulcerative colitis: a prospective cohort study.

An AI-derived score that combines inflammation severity and extent may better predict relapse risk in ulcerative colitis than severity alone. That could help identify patients in endoscopic remission who still face...

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Assessing the proinflammatory potential of sterile fecal microbiome filtrate from ulcerative colitis patients using an intestine-on-chip platform and automated image analysis.
Gut microbes

Assessing the proinflammatory potential of sterile fecal microbiome filtrate from ulcerative colitis patients using an intestine-on-chip platform and automated image analysis.

The work suggests soluble factors present in fecal filtrates from active UC patients can provoke proinflammatory responses in a controlled intestine-on-chip model, supporting the idea that microbiome-derived metabolites...

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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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Risk factors and prediction model of renal dysfunction in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a retrospective cohort study
BMC Gastroenterology

Risk factors and prediction model of renal dysfunction in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a retrospective cohort study

Kidney dysfunction can occur in people with IBD and may be under-recognized. A validated prediction model could help clinicians identify IBD patients at higher risk and prompt earlier monitoring or interventions.

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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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Response-aware molecular subtyping of ulcerative colitis for patient stratification via interpretable machine learning.
Computational biology and chemistry

Response-aware molecular subtyping of ulcerative colitis for patient stratification via interpretable machine learning.

This research links molecular subtypes of ulcerative colitis to infliximab (anti-TNF) response using an interpretable machine-learning method, which could help identify which patients are more or less likely to respond...

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Artificial Intelligence in the Nutritional Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Scoping Review.
Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare

Artificial Intelligence in the Nutritional Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Scoping Review.

AI could help identify dietary patterns, predict which patients might benefit from specific nutrition approaches, and provide personalized nutrition support — potentially improving inflammation and gut microbiome...

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Artificial intelligence in inflammatory bowel disease: From current evidence, clinical translation, and the road to precision medicine.
Chinese medical journal

Artificial intelligence in inflammatory bowel disease: From current evidence, clinical translation, and the road to precision medicine.

AI could help make assessments (endoscopy, histology, imaging) more objective and combine complex data to better predict disease course—potentially improving personalized care planning for people with IBD.

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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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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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Risk Factors and Predictive Biomarkers for Postoperative Complications in Crohn's Disease Surgery: Systematic Review.
International journal of molecular sciences

Risk Factors and Predictive Biomarkers for Postoperative Complications in Crohn's Disease Surgery: Systematic Review.

People with Crohn’s disease facing surgery may have varying risks of complications; better biomarkers and models could help tailor perioperative care and decision-making. The review signals active research toward more...

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Evaluating the Performance of the TOP100 Tool in Detecting Key Small Bowel Findings at Capsule Endoscopy.
Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

Evaluating the Performance of the TOP100 Tool in Detecting Key Small Bowel Findings at Capsule Endoscopy.

AI tools are being tested to speed capsule endoscopy reading and help triage cases, which matters to people with IBD because capsule endoscopy is commonly used to detect small-bowel ulcers and inflammation.

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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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A Scoping Review of Endoscopic Assessment Considering Disease Extent in Ulcerative Colitis: Insights for the Artificial Intelligence Era.
Gut and liver

A Scoping Review of Endoscopic Assessment Considering Disease Extent in Ulcerative Colitis: Insights for the Artificial Intelligence Era.

Measuring both how severe inflammation is and how much of the colon is affected could give a fuller picture of disease burden than current focal endoscopic scores. For patients with UC, that may affect risk assessment...

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Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Treatment Response to Vitamin D3 in Adolescents and Young Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Prospective, Open-Label, Alternation-Based Comparative Study
Biomedicines

Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Treatment Response to Vitamin D3 in Adolescents and Young Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Prospective, Open-Label, Alternation-Based Comparative Study

Vitamin D supplementation is commonly considered in people with IBD because deficiency is frequent and low vitamin D may relate to inflammation.

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Gut microbiome in pediatric acute pancreatitis and Crohn's disease versus irritable bowel syndrome and healthy controls
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Gut microbiome in pediatric acute pancreatitis and Crohn's disease versus irritable bowel syndrome and healthy controls

The gut microbiome differed more in pediatric Crohn’s disease and acute pancreatitis than in IBS or healthy kids, suggesting microbial changes are stronger in organic inflammatory disease and could be targets for future...

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A scoping review on emerging biomarkers in inflammatory bowel disease: Towards precision medicine in diagnosis and therapeutic management.
PloS one

A scoping review on emerging biomarkers in inflammatory bowel disease: Towards precision medicine in diagnosis and therapeutic management.

New, non-invasive biomarkers and AI-driven multi-omic approaches could make diagnosis and treatment of IBD more precise, helping patients avoid invasive tests and improving chances of choosing effective therapies sooner.

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Human gut flagellome profiling using FlaPro reveals TLR5-related phenotype-specific alterations in IBD.

This paper links specific features of the gut bacterial flagellome to TLR5-driven immune activation and reports a disease-associated shift in flagellin profiles in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, suggesting...

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Artificial Intelligence Assisted Capsule endoscopy for Detection Lesions of Crohn's disease
frontiersin.org

Artificial Intelligence Assisted Capsule endoscopy for Detection Lesions of Crohn's disease

AI-assisted capsule endoscopy may improve detection of Crohn’s disease lesions and reduce missed findings, which could affect diagnosis and monitoring. People with IBD may see faster or more consistent reads of capsule...

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