A new study shows stimulating the vagus nerve in mice with colitis reduced stress-driven symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease by regulating SUMOylation, an immune response that triggers gut ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have found a molecule that can both help the intestines to heal after damage and suppress tumor growth in colorectal cancer.

Addressing all aspects of healthcare maintenance in ulcerative colitis (UC) — one of two major types of inflammatory bowel ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic gut inflammatory condition affecting the colon in humans. This study uses human samples as well as a mouse model of colitis induced by a chemical, DSS, to ...

Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A problem with the immune system leads to inflammation, primarily in the large intestine (colon). Ulcers, which may bleed, form in the ...

Share on Pinterest A drug that has already gained FDA approval for the treatment of ulcerative colitis is also effective in the treatment of Crohn’s, new data suggest. Brothers91/Getty Images ...

Entyvio (vedolizumab) is a prescription drug used to treat Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC). As with other drugs, Entyvio can cause side effects, including a serious brain infection.

Untreated ulcerative colitis can lead to severe dehydration and malnutrition as well as other conditions, like arthritis and osteoporosis. It’s important to speak with a doctor to learn how ...

An ulcerative colitis diagnosis may involve several types of tests, including labs, endoscopy, and then eventually a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. A biopsy can help confirm the diagnosis, but each ...

Credit: Getty Images. Medications for ulcerative colitis include first-line therapy 5-ASA for mild cases as well as immune system–altering biologics for more severe cases. The initial treatment ...

Researchers have elucidated the role of the p53 gene in ulcerative colitis. The study suggests a potential new drug target to stop disease progression to cancer. Researchers in the lab of Michael ...