Appendectomy may be a useful addition to medical therapy for preventing relapse of ulcerative colitis among patients in ...

Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the colon. This leads to flare-ups that can trigger bowel movement changes, cramping and tenderness ...

Ulcerative colitis is a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes painful ulcers and irritation in the large intestine. In North America alone, it is estimated to affect more than ...

When you have both ulcerative colitis (UC) and diabetes, it’s a balancing act. The two diseases can overlap and interact in frustrating ways, and sometimes treating one condition worsens ...

Following the study, the FDA approved the use of Tremfya to treat moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. In September 2024, the University of Chicago Medicine became the first hospital in ...

Patients with the chronic inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis might reduce their risk of a relapse by having their appendix removed, a new stu ...

Is Coffee Bad for Ulcerative Colitis? Coffee and ulcerative colitis (UC) have a complicated relationship. If you live with UC, you may be wondering if you need to forgo your morning cup of joe to ...

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 ...

Coverage for ulcerative colitis specialists and treatment can depend on your specific health insurance plan and whether healthcare professionals are in your network. Planning for the future with a ...

Although the appendix is generally believed to be a vestigial organ, there is growing evidence pointing to its possible role in modulating gut immunity and microbial homoeostasis.1,2 These roles have ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the two major types of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), along with Crohn’s disease. UC affects the large bowel, has no known cure, and requires ...