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 ...

Although researchers have long suspected that an overactive immune system is the main cause of ulcerative colitis, revealing the specific autoantibodies – components of the immune system that ...

immune-mediated, intestinal inflammation. These studies indicate that Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are heterogeneous diseases characterized by various genetic abnormalities that lead to ...

Fecal calprotectin concentrations were increased in over a quarter of patients with symptomatic microscopic colitis and were linked to worse symptoms.

But ulcerative colitis usually begins in the rectum and ... The causes of IBD are complex and not fully understood. Whether the immune system's attack on the digestive tract is autoimmune ...

MORF-057 is under development for the treatment of autoimmune disorders including ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and eosinophilic esophagitis. It is administered orally. It is developed based on ...

Crohn’s is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation and damage to the gastrointestinal ... per the National Institute ...

celiac disease and ulcerative colitis. Incidence of each of the seven autoimmune diseases analyzed were associated additionally with at least three of the others. [38] Environmental factors ...

Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that occurs when the immune system attacks the lining of the large intestine. The course of the disease usually alternates between ...

MK-6194 is under clinical development by Merck and currently in Phase II for Ulcerative Colitis. According to GlobalData, Phase II drugs for Ulcerative Colitis have a 45% phase transition success rate ...

Fresenius Kabi Canada proudly announces the recent Health Canada Notice of Compliance (NOC) for OtulfiTM, an ustekinumab biosimilar indicated for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis ...

Cleveland Browns offensive guard Michael Dunn’s cleats will highlight the Chron’s and Colitis Foundation as part of the NFL’s My Cause, My Cleats ...