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Characterization of remission levels in patients with ulcerative colitis treated with 5-aminosalicylates: results of the cross-sectional CARUC-ASA study by the Belgian IBD Research and Development Group.
Journal of Crohn's & colitis

Characterization of remission levels in patients with ulcerative colitis treated with 5-aminosalicylates: results of the cross-sectional CARUC-ASA study by the Belgian IBD Research and Development Group.

The study evaluates how well first-line 5-ASA therapy achieves modern treatment targets (endoscopic, histologic, and biomarker remission) in real-world UC patients who are clinically in remission. Patients and clinicians...

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Spatial Modulation of Immune Cell Distribution and Pro- and Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines by Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) in a Preclinical Model of Ulcerative Colitis: A Descriptive Study.
Journal of inflammation research

Spatial Modulation of Immune Cell Distribution and Pro- and Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines by Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) in a Preclinical Model of Ulcerative Colitis: A Descriptive Study.

This study suggests noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) can reduce colonic inflammation and change immune signals regionally in a mouse model of ulcerative colitis—supporting a possible neuroimmune approach worth...

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Testing-Yield Mismatch in Inpatient Micronutrient Assessment in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Real-World Implementation-Gap Analysis
Nutrients

Testing-Yield Mismatch in Inpatient Micronutrient Assessment in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Real-World Implementation-Gap Analysis

Micronutrient deficiencies are common in IBD and can worsen anemia, healing, and neurologic function. This study shows inpatient testing focuses on B12 while missing other commonly deficient nutrients (B1, B6, zinc),...

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Comparative risk of postoperative complications in ulcerative colitis patients following preoperative advanced therapies: a network meta-analysis with meta-regression.
Journal of Crohn's & colitis

Comparative risk of postoperative complications in ulcerative colitis patients following preoperative advanced therapies: a network meta-analysis with meta-regression.

This study addresses whether being on biologic or small‑molecule IBD drugs before colorectal surgery affects short‑term postoperative complications — a practical concern for patients and clinicians planning surgery.

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Association of the DTI-ALPS Index with Sleep Disturbances and Intestinal Inflammation in Crohn's Disease: A Diffusion Tensor MRI Study.
Academic radiology

Association of the DTI-ALPS Index with Sleep Disturbances and Intestinal Inflammation in Crohn's Disease: A Diffusion Tensor MRI Study.

If confirmed, a brain perivascular/glymphatic change linked to intestinal inflammation could help explain why sleep problems are common in Crohn's disease and point to new research targets for symptom mechanisms and...

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Efficient Preparation of pH-Sensitive Core–Shell Drug-Loaded Hydrogel Microcapsules and Their Application in Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
Gels

Efficient Preparation of pH-Sensitive Core–Shell Drug-Loaded Hydrogel Microcapsules and Their Application in Ulcerative Colitis Treatment

A targeted, pH-sensitive colon delivery system could improve effectiveness and reduce systemic side effects of drugs used for UC by releasing medication in the colon and protecting it from stomach degradation. For people...

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Beyond Clinical Toxicity: Repositioning the Truelove and Witts Criteria in the Treat-to-Target Era of Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis
Gastroenterology Insights

Beyond Clinical Toxicity: Repositioning the Truelove and Witts Criteria in the Treat-to-Target Era of Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis

The T&W criteria are still used to define severe UC on admission, but relying on them alone may delay recognition of steroid non‑response and escalation decisions. Integrating biomarkers, endoscopy, and imaging can help...

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Inflammatory and Immune Cytoprofiles of Active Ulcerative Colitis from Crohn’s Disease—Insights from Multivariable Modeling
International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Inflammatory and Immune Cytoprofiles of Active Ulcerative Colitis from Crohn’s Disease—Insights from Multivariable Modeling

Distinct circulating immune signatures could help differentiate active UC from CD and suggest disease-specific pathways that might guide future biomarkers or therapies.

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Circulating microRNAs as biomarkers of disease activity and treatment response in Crohn’s disease patients receiving infliximab or vedolizumab: a longitudinal cohort study
Frontiers in Medicine

Circulating microRNAs as biomarkers of disease activity and treatment response in Crohn’s disease patients receiving infliximab or vedolizumab: a longitudinal cohort study

If validated, blood microRNAs could become noninvasive biomarkers to help track inflammation and predict biochemical response to infliximab or vedolizumab in Crohn’s disease, complementing CRP and fecal calprotectin.

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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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Periodontal ligament stem cells ameliorate experimental colitis by restoring macrophage mitochondrial homeostasis associated with PINK1/Parkin-related mitochondrial quality control.
Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular basis of disease

Periodontal ligament stem cells ameliorate experimental colitis by restoring macrophage mitochondrial homeostasis associated with PINK1/Parkin-related mitochondrial quality control.

This preclinical study links periodontal ligament stem cells to reduced colitis severity in mice by restoring macrophage mitochondrial function and activating PINK1/Parkin-associated mitophagy, suggesting a possible new...

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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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Apoptosis-related genes bridge inflammatory bowel disease and osteoporosis: A bioinformatic analysis.
PloS one

Apoptosis-related genes bridge inflammatory bowel disease and osteoporosis: A bioinformatic analysis.

IBD patients face higher risk of osteoporosis; identifying shared, apoptosis-related genes may help explain why and point to future biomarkers or therapeutic targets. The study links specific genes (WNT1, S100A8) to both...

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Epigenetic modulation of stromal cell states underpins pathological tissue niches in Crohn's disease
nature.com

Epigenetic modulation of stromal cell states underpins pathological tissue niches in Crohn's disease

The paper maps distinct stromal cell states tied to inflamed versus fibrotic tissue niches in Crohn’s disease and shows that these states have different chromatin configurations and drug-modifiable properties — pointing...

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LIMK1 PKM andas Integratively Identified Transcriptomic Signatures in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Omics : a journal of integrative biology

LIMK1 PKM andas Integratively Identified Transcriptomic Signatures in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Identifies candidate gene signatures tied to MAM-related transcriptional states in IBD that could become biomarkers or guide mechanistic research into immune–metabolic pathways relevant to disease.

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Azoreductase-Responsive NIR Fluorescent Self-Assembled Probe for Hypoxia Imaging of Tumors, Hindlimb Ischemia, and Ulcerative Colitis
Analytical Chemistry

Azoreductase-Responsive NIR Fluorescent Self-Assembled Probe for Hypoxia Imaging of Tumors, Hindlimb Ischemia, and Ulcerative Colitis

The probe targets azoreductase-driven hypoxia, a mechanism linked to ulcerative colitis and other hypoxia-associated diseases; a reliable real-time imaging method could help research and eventually guide treatments.

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A dysregulated stromal remodelling programme characterises prior anti-TNF failure in ulcerative colitis
openRxiv

A dysregulated stromal remodelling programme characterises prior anti-TNF failure in ulcerative colitis

The study suggests a specific stromal and MAPK/EGFR signalling programme linked to prior anti‑TNF failure in ulcerative colitis, which could help explain why some patients are less responsive to later therapies and point...

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Role of Sodium Phenylbutyrate and Suramin in the Prevention of Ulcerative Colitis Induced by Dextran Sulfate Sodium
Experimed

Role of Sodium Phenylbutyrate and Suramin in the Prevention of Ulcerative Colitis Induced by Dextran Sulfate Sodium

Preclinical data suggest sodium phenylbutyrate and suramin may reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in a mouse model of ulcerative colitis, pointing to possible therapeutic mechanisms worth further study.

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Metabolic glycoengineered exosomes enable in situ PD-L1-Fc assembly for targeted immunotherapy in ulcerative colitis
Journal of Nanobiotechnology

Metabolic glycoengineered exosomes enable in situ PD-L1-Fc assembly for targeted immunotherapy in ulcerative colitis

This study presents a targeted immunotherapy approach designed to concentrate an immune‑modulating protein (PD‑L1‑Fc) in the inflamed colon, which could in future reduce systemic side effects of biologic immunomodulators...

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A Study of Vedolizumab Intravenous (IV) and Adalimumab or Vedolizumab and Ustekinumab in Adults With Crohn's Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov

A Study of Vedolizumab Intravenous (IV) and Adalimumab or Vedolizumab and Ustekinumab in Adults With Crohn's Disease

Patients and clinicians are interested in whether combining two targeted biologic therapies can induce stronger endoscopic healing for people with difficult-to-treat Crohn's disease, and whether benefit can be maintained...

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Functional Outcomes in Ulcerative Colitis Patients With Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis Treated With High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Stimulation
ClinicalTrials.gov

Functional Outcomes in Ulcerative Colitis Patients With Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis Treated With High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Stimulation

People with an ileal pouch after UC/IBDU often struggle with fecal incontinence and reduced quality of life. This trial is testing a noninvasive device (Emsella chair) aimed at improving incontinence and patient-reported...

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A Study Evaluating the Effects of Filgotinib in Children and Teenagers With Ulcerative Colitis
ClinicalTrials.gov

A Study Evaluating the Effects of Filgotinib in Children and Teenagers With Ulcerative Colitis

A new pediatric Phase 3 trial of filgotinib could broaden approved treatment choices for children and teens with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, especially for those who have not responded to or cannot tolerate...

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Intestinal Ultrasound for the Evaluation of Pouchitis and Other Outcomes After Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis
ClinicalTrials.gov

Intestinal Ultrasound for the Evaluation of Pouchitis and Other Outcomes After Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis

Pouchitis is a common complication after IPAA and noninvasive tools to detect inflammation could make monitoring easier and less burdensome than repeated pouchoscopy. This trial tested whether intestinal ultrasound can...

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Prevalence of Depressive Disorders in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Studies With Diagnoses Verified Using Structured Interviews
JCC Plus

Prevalence of Depressive Disorders in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Studies With Diagnoses Verified Using Structured Interviews

Depressive disorders—diagnosed using structured clinical interviews—appear to be relatively common in people with IBD, which has implications for screening and referral to mental health care within IBD clinics.

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Impact of Prior Biologic Mechanism of Action on Anti-TNF Effectiveness in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An ENEIDA Registry Study.
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

Impact of Prior Biologic Mechanism of Action on Anti-TNF Effectiveness in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An ENEIDA Registry Study.

The study addresses a practical question for people with IBD: whether sequencing anti-TNF therapy after a biologic from a different class affects how well the anti-TNF works. Shorter durability — especially in ulcerative...

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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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Author Correction: Engineered living glues secrete therapeutic proteins for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
Nature Biotechnology

Author Correction: Engineered living glues secrete therapeutic proteins for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease

This correction updates duplicated data points and clarifies methods in a preclinical synthetic-biology study about engineered materials that secrete therapeutic proteins for IBD, which affects interpretation and...

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TRDMT1-dependent m5C modification of TLR4 mediates the protective effects of Shaoyao decoction in TNBS-induced Crohn's disease
International Immunopharmacology

TRDMT1-dependent m5C modification of TLR4 mediates the protective effects of Shaoyao decoction in TNBS-induced Crohn's disease

Based on the title and source metadata, this appears to be a basic science related to Crohn's disease, Inflammatory bowel disease, and Research and clinical trials. The original article is from International...

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Orally administrable photo-crosslinked coumaroyl-modified gelatin-CNC nanofibers for ulcerative colitis environment-triggered release of 5-aminosalicylic acid
Journal of Nanobiotechnology

Orally administrable photo-crosslinked coumaroyl-modified gelatin-CNC nanofibers for ulcerative colitis environment-triggered release of 5-aminosalicylic acid

Targeted release of mesalamine to the colon could increase local drug levels and reduce upper-GI exposure and systemic side effects. New delivery platforms may improve effectiveness for ulcerative colitis without...

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Lactobacillus plantarum Attenuates Intestinal Inflammation and Prolongs Remission in Experimental Models of Crohn’s Disease
Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins

Lactobacillus plantarum Attenuates Intestinal Inflammation and Prolongs Remission in Experimental Models of Crohn’s Disease

The study suggests a probiotic strain (Lactobacillus plantarum) reduced inflammation and prolonged remission in multiple mouse models of Crohn’s-like disease, indicating microbiome-based approaches might be promising to...

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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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Guchang capsule alleviates inflammatory bowel disease by downregulating lncRNA THRIL and inhibiting the p38 MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway.
Molecular immunology

Guchang capsule alleviates inflammatory bowel disease by downregulating lncRNA THRIL and inhibiting the p38 MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway.

The study identifies a possible molecular mechanism (THRIL downregulation and inhibition of p38 MAPK/NF-κB) by which a traditional Chinese medicine preparation reduced inflammation in mouse and cell models of colitis,...

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