Tests and monitoring tools
Biopsy articles covering tissue sampling, diagnosis, inflammation assessment, dysplasia surveillance, and IBD research findings. Monitoring context emphasizes diagnosis, follow-up, disease activity, treatment response, and care decisions.
8 articles
The atlas maps which genes and cell types are different in Crohn's disease, offering clues about why inflammation persists and pointing to specific immune pathways (like JAK/STAT) that are already drug targets. The...
Mucosal healing is a treatment goal that aims to stop internal intestinal inflammation, not just symptoms. Achieving mucosal healing is linked with fewer hospitalizations, less need for surgery, and lower rates of...
The episode clarifies key differences between Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, outlines common symptoms that should prompt medical evaluation, and reviews monitoring and complication risks that affect long‑term care.
The article explains how gut bacteria may contribute to IBD and summarizes common tests and treatments people are likely to encounter. It highlights emerging microbial therapies (probiotics and FMT) that some patients...
Noninfectious (aseptic) abscesses or persistent lymphadenitis can be an early extraintestinal sign of IBD in children. Recognizing this link can prompt appropriate imaging and endoscopic evaluation that may lead to...
IBD can present in uncommon ways in children — including as an intraluminal abdominal mass that mimics tumors. Early recognition avoids misdiagnosis and guides appropriate surgical and medical follow-up.
Vulvar Crohn’s is an uncommon but real extraintestinal manifestation that can cause painful skin changes and sometimes appears before GI Crohn’s is diagnosed. Knowing about it may speed diagnosis and lead to coordinated...
Skin patches and other non‑digestive symptoms can be part of Crohn's disease and may prompt further evaluation. Knowing these signs could help people seek earlier assessment from a GP.
