Purpose There is a need for diagnostic and prognostic biosignatures to improve long-term outcomes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Here, we describe the establishment of the Swedish Inception ...

Objective Both the gut microbiome and host genetics are known to play significant roles in the pathogenesis of IBD. However, the interaction between these two factors and its implications in the ...

Background IBD is a chronic inflammatory condition driven by complex genetic and immune interactions, yet preclinical models often fail to fully recapitulate all aspects of the human disease. A ...

Bleeding per rectum in children is an infrequent presentation associated with a wide range of differential diagnoses, from benign to life-threatening. Irrespective of the underlying aetiology, it is ...

IBD may affect life expectancy. A study published in 2020 showed that life expectancy in people with IBD has been increasing in recent decades. However, it was still slightly lower than it is for ...

Like many autoimmune disorders, IBD has an aetiology that is murky and complex, with contributions from both genetics and the environment. What is clear is that incidence of the disease is rising ...

An IBD journal can help you understand what triggers or worsens your symptoms. By writing down your day-to-day events, what you eat, stress levels, and other factors, you may start seeing patterns ...

IBD can cause several symptoms in females that are less common in males, including painful menstruation, mental health issues, pain with sex, and fertility issues.

IBS and IBD Often Go Hand in Hand, but It’s Really Important To Know Which One You’re Dealing With. Gastroenterologists explain the key differences when it comes to IBS vs IBD, including their ...

In the 21st century, the incidence of IBD is more than 0.3% of the total population in Western countries such as in the UK, the USA, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Australia, and is also rising ...

Paediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex and heterogenous condition. Incidence of disease in those aged <18 years has doubled over the last 25 years, with concurrent increased ...