Body mass index did not impact the safety and efficacy of etrasimod in patients with ulcerative colitis, according to 2 studies.

The FDA has approved Tremfya as the “first and only” interleukin-23 inhibitor that offers both IV and fully subcutaneous ...

Erythropoiesis, the process of red blood cell production, occurs in the bone marrow and requires iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid. Insufficient iron impairs erythropoiesis, reducing the number of ...

Michael Trauner adds, "The fact that NorUDCA has a significant immunomodulatory effect not only in the liver, but also in the ...

EEN is primarily used for Crohn's disease, but its effectiveness in ulcerative colitis is unclear, necessitating further research. A systematic review analyzed 70 studies, finding no significant ...

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic relapsing and remitting inflammatory disorder that can generally be managed successfully with maintenance oral medications. However, approximately 15% of patients ...

Program for Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141, United States ...

the lipid biosynthetic enzyme, and the proresolving lipid mediator protectin D1 during acute colonic inflammation, and administration of protectin D1-isomer to eosinophil-deficient mice attenuates ...

Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration, Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, ...

Although uncommon, ulcerative colitis (UC) may lead to fistulas due to the inflammation it causes in the intestines. Fistulas are curable, but they can lead to more serious complications without ...

Living with ulcerative colitis means navigating a complex and often unpredictable digestive condition that impacts daily life in profound ways. This inflammatory bowel disease affects ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes ulcers to form in the lining of your colon and rectum. Research shows a link between UC and colorectal cancer.